Each of the items listed in this section have been designed to enhance your learning experience and provide a foundation for the core lecture.
What are three common aspects of soil that will guide the discussion in this chapter.
Soil texture is determined by:____.
What would be a common type of soil structure found in Tennessee?
Plants need 17 nutrient elements for optimum growth and productivity. What 3 are obtained from air and water?
What are the three primary nutrients required in larger amounts by plants?
Name three important roles of soil pores.
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This week, you'll get learn how to assess your soil fertility and how to maintain optimal nutrients and pH in your soil.
Your local Coordinator will host a class session in person that will include hands-on activities and discussions. These activities will deepen your understanding of this week's topic and help you connect with your fellow interns and local Association.
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Use these questions and case studies to deepen your understanding of this week's topic. You don't have to turn in your answers, but you may discuss them in class.
If you are not from Tennessee, how does the soil in your area differ from places you have lived before?
Soil science encompasses a lot of chemistry. Are there any elements of soil or soil science you find more difficult to understand in relation to soil productivity?
Which is more important? Soil fertility or soil quality? How do you increase soil tilth/structure and how is this directly related to both soil fertility and soil quality?
Let’s take a minute to think about some of the benefits and limitations of organic fertilizer materials? What about compost and manure? How do these materials differ from synthetic fertilizers? Give some specific examples.
Based on this week’s presentation, is tilling a good practice? Why or why not?