Jefferson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
| 1033 - Soil testing | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1033.1) | 685 |
Number of people who collected soil samples for testing |
| 1033.21) | 241 |
Number of people who applied Extension recommendations for soil fertility (See Ag Economic Policy or Environmental for long term impact) |
Success Stories
Urban Soil Lead Contamination: How Extension Provides Assistance
Author: Phillip Long
Major Program: Soil testing
It has been well documented that urban residential areas potentially have high levels of heavy metals particularly lead (Pb) in their soils. Additionally, other carcinogenic toxins may be present in the soil depending on the historical use of the property or if the structure was destroyed by fire. The Ag agent has sampled many of these residential and agriculture sites to determine if the soils were suitable for food production, and safe for children. Recently soil sample test result
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