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Soil<\/h2>\n

How to Collect Soil Samples<\/h4>\n

Collecting a Soil Sample<\/strong><\/a>
\nThis video demonstrates the procedure for collecting a soil sample for nutrient analysis from a garden or small farm.\u00a0Washington State University, 2010<\/em><\/p>\n

Soil Sampling<\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nThis publication provide guidance with taking a soil sample, analyzing the sample, interpreting the analysis, and making fertilizer recommendations.\u00a0University of Idaho, 1994<\/em><\/p>\n

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Determining Soil Properties<\/h4>\n

Determining Soil Texture by Hand<\/strong><\/a>
\nThis video provides instruction on how to determine the texture of your soil by working a soil sample with your hand.\u00a0Washington State University, 2010<\/em><\/p>\n

Estimating Soil Texture by Hand<\/strong> (pdf)<\/em> <\/a>
\nThis document contains three flowcharts to assist with estimating soil texture by hand. Available in Spanish and English.\u00a0Washington State University<\/em><\/p>\n

The Sponge Analogy for Soil Moisture<\/strong><\/a>
\nThis video explains the role of soil pores in water movement and water holding capacity using a sponge as an analogy.\u00a0Washington State University, 2010<\/em><\/p>\n

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Soil Testing Laboratories<\/h4>\n

Testing Laboratories and Consultants<\/strong><\/a>
\nSearchable database of regional testing labs and consultants.<\/p>\n

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Interpreting Soil Test Results<\/h4>\n

Soil Test Interpretation Guide<\/strong> (pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nThis publication provides general guidelines for interpreting soil test results and the importance using the same laboratory for analysis.\u00a0Oregon State University Extension, August 1999<\/em><\/p>\n

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General Soil Information<\/h4>\n

Soil Management for Small Farms<\/strong> (pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nSubjects include: 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.\u00a0Washington State University Extension, 2000<\/em><\/p>\n

The Soil Biology Primer<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis publication is an introduction to the living component of soil and how it contributes to agricultural productivity and air and water quality.\u00a0USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service<\/em><\/p>\n

Building Soils for Better Crops, 3rd Edition<\/strong> (pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nThis 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.\u00a0University of Vermont, 2009<\/em><\/p>\n

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Soils<\/a><\/strong>
\nThis website is part of the National Cooperative Soil Survey, an effort of Federal and State agencies, universities, and professional societies to deliver science-based soil information. It had an extensive amount of information on soil types, classification, maps, soil quality, state soils, soils uses, etc.<\/p>\n

WSU Organic Farming Systems and Nutrient Management<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe goal of this program is to build soil productivity, support local agriculture, protect water quality, and facilitate recycling of organic wastes, by applying soil science principles to agricultural development, and waste management issues.\u00a0Washington State University Puyallup<\/em><\/p>\n

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Compost<\/h2>\n

General Compost Information<\/h4>\n

Manure Compost Marketing Guide<\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nThis handbook is intended as a guide for composters seeking to market their product.\u00a0WSU Whatcom County Extension & Whatcom Conservation District<\/em><\/p>\n

Compost Operators Training<\/strong><\/a>
\nTraining and certification for compost facility operators, managers, and officials involved with composting.\u00a0Washington State University Puyallup<\/em><\/p>\n

The Art and Science of Composting<\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nThis publication describes the composting process, general guidelines, methods as well as other relevant topics.\u00a0University of Wisconsin-Madison, March 2002<\/em><\/p>\n

Washington Organic Recycling Council<\/strong><\/a>
\nThis membership organization is dedicated to the support and promotion of all aspects of organic recycling.<\/p>\n

Backyard Composting<\/strong>\u00a0(pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nThis publication is a how-to guide for backyard and small-scale composting.\u00a0Washington State University, Revised 2009<\/em><\/p>\n

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Compost Analysis<\/h4>\n

What Does Compost Tell You<\/strong> (pdf)<\/em><\/a>
\nThis poster provides information on how to sample a compost pile and explains the various laboratory tests used to evaluate compost quality.<\/p>\n

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Herbicide Contamination<\/h4>\n

Herbicide Contamination of Dairy Derived Organic Matter in Whatcom County<\/strong><\/a>
\nThis website provides information on the issues Whatcom County has experience with aminopyralid contaminated dairy organic matter (manure, composted manure, silage) applied to broadleaf crops. It provides a detail of symptoms and steps to test organic matter.\u00a0WSU Whatcom County Extension<\/em><\/p>\n

Clopyralid in Compost<\/strong><\/a>
\nThis website provides information on issues relating to clopyralid contaminated compost and photos of symptomatic plants.\u00a0Washington State University Puyallup<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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