Title: (Optional) Demonstrate soil sampling and testing procedures.
Course: Agricultural Education - Development (18003-I) > Section: Exploring Plant Propagation

Demonstration should include

  - determining necessary supplies and equipment
  - exploring the options for soil analysis
  - explaining the steps involved in taking a representative soil sample
  - identifying the soil-testing options available to homeowners and agricultural producers
  - evaluating and amending the soil according to test results and crop nutrient requirements.

Process/Skill Questions:

  - What is the purpose of conducting a soil test?
  - Why should a metal bucket not be used for collecting a soil sample?
  - Where can a homeowner or producer send a soil sample for analysis and obtain soil-sampling information?
  - What tests can be conducted on soil?
  - Why should a soil sample be taken before adding amendments to the soil?