Success StoryDetermining Soil Texture By Feel



Determining Soil Texture By Feel

Author: Edwin Ritchey

Planning Unit: Plant and Soil Sciences

Major Program: Natural Resources

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

This short publication was developed to supplement the 4-H Land Judging publication in 2017. The publication has been downloaded over 31.600 times since it was developed. This includes downloads from 178 different countries and over 1,800 institutions. This publication continues to be used heavily all over the world.






Stories by Edwin Ritchey


KATS Drone Training – 10 days after an F4 Tornado

about 2 years ago by Edwin Ritchey

We had planned to have a drone training session on December 20th with Mandy Briggs and a F4 tornado ... Read More


KATS During COVID

about 2 years ago by Edwin Ritchey

We were able to navigate the regulations and restrictions around COVID and continue to offer KATS tr... Read More


Stories by Plant and Soil Sciences


UKY Specialists Create Online Forages Training for Small Ruminant Producers

UKY Specialists Create Online Forages Training for Small Ruminant Producers

about 2 years ago by Jimmy Henning

Specialists involved: Jimmy Henning, Ray Smith, Chris TeutschSheep and goats comprise a small but gr... Read More


Conferences on Grazing and Alfalfa meet producer needs

Conferences on Grazing and Alfalfa meet producer needs

about 2 years ago by Jimmy Henning

Specialists involved: Jimmy Henning, Ray Smith, Chris TeutschProducer leadership of the Kentucky For... Read More


Stories by Natural Resources


McCracken County HotShots to have member compete at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Competition

McCracken County HotShots to have member compete at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Competition

about 2 years ago by Brittany Osborne

In September 2022, 4-Her Caleb was among an elite group selected to be on the Kentucky 4-H Shotgun G... Read More


Get Outside with 4-H!

Get Outside with 4-H!

about 2 years ago by Courtney Brock

In a typical week, The National Wildlife Foundation notes that only 6% of children ages 9-13 play ou... Read More