Sustainable Soil Management

Abstract:  This publication covers basic soil properties and management steps toward building and maintaining healthy soils.  Part I deals with basic soil principles and provides an understanding of living soils and how they work. In this section you will find answers to why soil organisms and organic matter are important.  Part II covers management steps to build soil quality on your farm.  The last section looks at farmers who have successfully built up their soil. The publication concludes with a large resource section of other available information.

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By Preston Sullivan NCAT Agriculture Specialist May 2004
©2004 NCAT