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Soil Testing Promotion

Author: Robert Marsh

Major Program: Soils

Rowan County has over $2 million in crop sales (predominately corn and soybeans) and over $2 million in animal sales (predominately cattle and calves) annually.  In addition, the population of Rowan County has continued to grow with non-farming households.  In order to protect surface and ground water the Rowan County Extension office sponsored a Soil Testing Promotion program intended to increase awareness and benefits of soil testing. Soil testing is a fundamental practice that can p

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