UC Master Gardeners of Merced County presents "Soil Health 101", a Public Workshop on Saturday, December 13th from 10 am - 12 noon.
Presenter: Sara Rosenburg, Ph.D. Regenerative Agriculture Farm Advisor

Topics covered in this workshop are:
-Learn about soil's physical, chemical, and biological properties
-Understand what healthy soil is
-Hands on activities to demonstrate soil health properties
-Learn easy management ideas to improve your garden's soil health

* Walk-ins are encouraged and welcome
* Free event - Donations Accepted

Soil Sampling

Collect a sample

• Remove surface debris
• Collect few individual “cores” or slices from different locations testing area to a depth of 6” with a spade/trowel dig a small hole then take a 1” thick slice from the side of the hole
• Collect the same amount of soil from each hole
• Place core samples into a clean bucket. Mix cores thoroughly to create a single sample
• Fill soil sample bag with about a pint of mixed soil
• Bring soil to "Soils" Workshop