{"id":12556,"date":"2023-05-09T14:16:14","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T22:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/?page_id=12556"},"modified":"2026-03-24T10:37:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T17:37:02","slug":"soils-cover-crops-compost","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/thurston\/soils-cover-crops-compost\/","title":{"rendered":"Soils, Cover Crops, & Compost"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Soil Testing at Thurston Conservation District\u00a0<\/a> Thurston Conservation District provides various types of soil testing. This website provides information on pricing and test types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soils and Organic Farming Systems<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soil Health<\/a> – WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Collect Soil Samples, Test Soil Health Properties, Interpret Results<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soil Management for Small Farms<\/a>
This publication covers soil and water; what affects the porosity of soil and its effects on irrigation; site and landscape factors; western Washington soils; soil organisms; nutrient management, fertilizers, and manures; adding organic matter; soil pH and liming. Washington State University, July 2000.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building Soils for Better Crops<\/a>
This publication provides step-by-step information on soil improving practices as well as in-depth background from what soil is to the importance of organic matter. Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education & USDA, 2021.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n

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