Project Type: Professional Development Program
Funds awarded in 2024: $79,965.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2025
Grant Recipient:
Little USA Community Solar Campus
Region: Southern
State: Alabama
Principal Investigator:
Jack Podell
Little USA Community Solar Campus
Description:
The Soil Testing Field Day at Union Springs brings together middle school students to learn
hands-on skills in soil science while preparing the site for a new community garden.
Students collect and analyze soil samples, test pH and nutrient levels (NPK), and observe
soil color and texture using simple field kits. Through teamwork and guided discussion,
students discover how soil quality influences the potential for plant growth and learn
practical ways to improve soil health through organic matter addition and balanced
fertilization for future planting. The students will also learn about the benefits of planting
under a solar canopy and learn about the solar farming practice known as Agrivoltaics.
hands-on skills in soil science while preparing the site for a new community garden.
Students collect and analyze soil samples, test pH and nutrient levels (NPK), and observe
soil color and texture using simple field kits. Through teamwork and guided discussion,
students discover how soil quality influences the potential for plant growth and learn
practical ways to improve soil health through organic matter addition and balanced
fertilization for future planting. The students will also learn about the benefits of planting
under a solar canopy and learn about the solar farming practice known as Agrivoltaics.
Type:
Course or Curriculum
File:
Download file (PDF)
Target audience:
Educators
This product is associated with the project "Little USA Community Solar Campus Agrivoltaics Training and Curriculum Development"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.