Soil Health & Fertility
The health of our Texas soils is vital a component of sustaining ecosystems suitable for human, animal and plant life. We offer Texans a wide variety of educational resources on soil health, teaching both homeowners and producers how to manage and to conserve their land and water use.
Related Departments: Soil and Crop Sciences, Horticultural Sciences, Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management
Soil, Water, and Forage Testing Lab
The Soil, Water and Forage Testing Laboratory is part of the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, and The Texas A&M University System.
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Soil Health & Fertility
Programs
We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
Soil Characterization Lab
The TAMU Characterization Lab functions as an integral support facility for faculty, graduate students and the Texas Soil Survey Program.
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The David McKnight ’73 Ranch Management University is an intensive four-day event for new or inexperienced ranchers and landowners to learn about managing soils, forages, livestock and wildlife.
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