HOWARD — Members of the East Knox FFA had a team recently qualify to advance to the State Soil Judging competition.
The Ag Soils team placed 9th overall in the district. Participating members were Amelia Rooth, Dixon Weaver, Liam Houston, and Adalynn Rooth.
For the Agricultural competition, students must measure slope, depth of the topsoil, subsoil and substratum.
As well as determine the soil type by texturing it, determine the seasonal high water table and root restriction levels and much more information about the pit.
Contestants must be familiar with the requirements for various land management practices and land uses and identify what is best suited for that field.
Members must judge four soil pits, take a general knowledge test, and complete a soil survey test by using a soil survey book for the area.