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Importance of Soil Organic Matter

Well, this is National Soil Conservation Week. Tom Goddard, who is a policy advisor with Alberta Agriculture’s environmental stewardship division, says, when it comes to soil, it’s all about the organic matter.
 
Interview with Tom Goddard (1:16 minutes) (598 Kb)
 
Alberta Agriculture policy advisor Tom Goddard.
 
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Source: Agriculture and Rural Development

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Preparing Soil for Fruit Trees Before You Plant with Ariel Agenbroad

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Preparing soil for fruit trees is one of the most important — and most overlooked — steps before planting. In this episode, I visit Spaulding Ranch in Boise, Idaho, and speak with soil specialist Ariel Agenbroad from the University of Idaho Extension. Together, we explore how to evaluate soil structure, drainage, compaction, and organic matter so your fruit trees can establish strong, healthy roots. If you're planning to plant fruit trees this season, this conversation will help you understand what to look for before you dig.