Soil and Soil Erosion

Courses in this area focus on the basics of soil creation, biology (soil quality), nutrient cycling and management practices used to mitigate soil erosion (both by wind and water). Courses incorporate best management practices to enhance soil health, increase productivity and decrease soil loss.

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The benefits for Minnesota NRCS have been the access to quality educational professionals who are knowledgeable in adult learning strategies and who are leaders in their fields of study vs. having an agency staff person simply recite the content of generalized training materials.

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Indiana NRCS is not able to train the private sector so we have needed Extension to help us extend our messages to the technical service providers.

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