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Basic Soil Science for Small Farmers

  • 20712 4th Street Ettrick, VA 23806 (map)

Basic Soil Science for Small Farmers

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 • 9:00AM -12:00 PM

20712 4th Street Ettrick, VA 23806

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This is an excellent time to learn about soils and all of the things they do to support us in our daily lives.

learn why soils are different and the layers in the soil and how they formed. You will learn about how soil breaks down and the importance of different size particles. Why do some soils have a lot of organic matter and some do not? and things we can do to improve soil health and therefore Plant health

For more information, please contact Tim Sexton at (804) 524-1028 or tsexton@vsu.edu.

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.

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