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By Preston Sullivan
NCAT Agriculture Specialist
May 2004
SOIL SYSTEMS GUIDE
Abstract: This publication covers basic soil properties and management steps toward building and maintaining
healthy soils.
Part I deals with basic soil principles and provides an understanding of living soils and how they work.
In this section you will find answers to why soil organisms and organic matter are important.
Part II covers management steps to build soil quality on your farm.
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