Soil Health Self-Evaluation Tool

Project Type: PDP State Program
Funds awarded in 2017: $83,850.00
Funds awarded in 2018: $83,850.00
Funds awarded in 2019: $79,724.00
Projected End Date: 10/31/2020
Grant Recipient: University of Maryland
Region: Northeast
State: Maryland
State Coordinator:
Nevin Dawson
University of Maryland Extension
Description:
This evaluation tool will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses as a soil health manager. Questions are separated into 14 categories. Each category will be scored separately, and a total weighted score will also be calculated. The content of this tool is heavily based on the publication, "Soil Health in field and forage crop production," by Sjoerd Duiker, Joel C. Myers, and Lisa C. Blazure. The project team also includes Nevin Dawson and Travis Martin.
Type:
Decision-making Tool
Authors:
Nevin Dawson, University of Maryland Extension; Sjoerd Duiker, Penn State Extension; Joel C. Myers, Myers Farm; Lisa C. Blazure, Clinton County Conservation District; Travis Martin
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators
Ordering info:
Nevin Dawson
ndawson@umd.edu
University of Maryland Extension
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-4030
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.