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What are some features of good soil? Any farmer will tell you that a good soil:

feels soft and crumbles easily

drains well and warms up quickly in the spring

does not crust after planting

soaks up heavy rains with little runoff

stores moisture for drought periods

has few clods and no hardpan

resists erosion and nutrient loss

supports high populations of soil organisms

has a rich, earthy smell

does not require increasing inputs for high yields

produces healthy, high-quality crops

Understanding the principles by which native soils function can help farmers develop and maintain productive and profitable soil both now and for future generations.  The soil, the environment, and farm condition benefit when the soil’s natural productivity is managed in a sustainable way.  Good soil management produces crops and animals that are healthier, less susceptible to disease, and more productive.

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