Jackson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018
1074 - Soils | ||
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1074.1) | 150 |
Number of producers who incorporated best practices recommended by Extension |
Success Stories
Soil Testing Program
Author: David Coffey
Major Program: Soils
Soil testing is one of the most important management tools for an agriculture operation. It ensures that producers apply the nutrients needed, without wasting money on excess nutrients. Jackson County had only 64 soil test analysis in 2016. With a clear need for more people to utilize this management tool, the Jackson county agriculture agent worked closely with the Jackson County Conservation District and Jackson County Kentucky Farm Bureau to receive a grant to provide free soil testing in Jac
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