🌾 Free Tech Application Class: Soil Testing Info & Techniques 🌾 Presented by Gene Hovatter
Healthy soil = productive land. Join the Tygarts Valley Conservation District for a FREE hands-on class designed to help producers and landowners understand the ins and outs of soil testing, from sampling to interpreting results.
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: TVCD Office – Conference Room, Philippi, WV
✨ What You’ll Learn:
How and where to take representative soil samples
Tools of the trade: probes, augers, sifters, and more
Preparing composite samples for accurate results
What to avoid: wet samples, nutrient-rich zones, debris
How to fill out the WVU Extension Soil Sample Submission Form
Understanding key soil metrics: pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and Psat
Interpreting recommendations and adjusting for your land use
DIY soil texture testing using the ribboning and jar methods
🎤 Instructor: Gene Hovatter, local expert and passionate educator 🍪 Refreshments provided
📞 Reserve your spot today! Call (304) 457-3026 or email
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Let’s dig into better soil management together! 🌱 Tag a friend, share the event, and help spread the knowledge.
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