How to Identify Your Property’s Soil Type

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There is nothing more important to a land manager than understanding what kind of soil you’re working with. Researching the soil types of your property can be done in multiple ways, some more in-depth than others.

The easiest way is to use the USDA Web Soil Survey. It’s an online soil database that covers roughly 95% of the country's soil, and you can have a map of your soil types in a matter of minutes. It’s very important to note that this survey will tell you your property’s soil “types” not “health.” This will explain the soil’s properties and composition, not the chemistry or microbiology. To learn more about testing your soil’s chemical properties check out this article. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE