Success StoryExtension Publication – Determining Soil Texture by Feel



Extension Publication – Determining Soil Texture by Feel

Author: Edwin Ritchey

Planning Unit: Plant and Soil Sciences

Major Program: Water and Soil Quality and Conservation

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

This publication was developed in 2015 to supplement the 4-H Land Judging in Kentucky publication (4BA-08MH) and provide greater guidance in determining soil texture. It is used by 4-H students and coaches, but also extensively by other clientele throughout the nation and world. According to UKnowledge Author Dashboard, this publication has been downloaded 20,924 times, up 10,000 from the year before. It has been downloaded by 1,417 institutions and in 169 countries since originally developed. This publication has been greatly utilized with educational institutions accounting for 57% of all downloads of this publication. The widespread use of this publication is a strong indication of the University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment’s commitment to the highest quality of educational materials for Kentucky, the nation, and the world.






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