1. Soil Science
Chapter #1

2. What is Soil?
soil is the mineral and organic matter that supports plant growth on the earth's surface. It is a mixture of particles of rock, organic materials, living organisms, air and water.

3. Who depends on soil? farmers & ranchers
anyone needing food, clothing, building materials, minerals
construction trades (buildings, roads etc.)

4. The success of farmers determines the income of who?
entire community
merchants

5. What are some agencies which promote soil conservation?
Local & County: NRCS, Cooperative Extension Service, High School Ag Dept.
State: Cooperative Extension Service, NRCS
Federal: Cooperative Extension Service, NRCS, USDA, BLM, Dept.of Fish Wildlife & Parks

6. What is Soil Management?
the science of the tillage, cropping practices, and treatment of a soil for the production of plants
good soil management results in better yields and lower cost per unit of production

7. A knowledge of soil management is helpful in what occupational areas?
crop production
livestock production
horticulture
engineering
forestry
soil scientist
soil conservationist