Land Judging in Oklahoma

James H. Stiegler, Extension Soils Specialist

Department of Plant and Soil Sciences

Table of Contents

Introduction
Judging Land
Soil Profile
Soil Factors

Soil Depth
Soil Slope
Structure
Interpretation of Soil Factors

Major Factors That Affect Land Capability
General Guide for Selecting Land Capability Classes
Interpretations of Land Treatments
General Instructions and Interpretations

Guide to Capabilities andTreatment Practices
General Notes
Special Notes
Setting Up and Holding a Land Judging Contest

Land Judging Scorecard
Judging Land for Homesites
Factors Affecting Suitability

Homesite Scorecard
Oklahoma Resource Area Map

Acknowledgments

Ideas and material in this and previous editions of the manual have been contributed by numerous scientists and professionals in the Cooperative Extension Service, Natural Resource Conservation Service. Oklahoma State University and by land judging coaches from around the U.S., since the start of land judging 50 years ago. Special appreciation is due Charles Cail, Chuck Sample and Jim Ford, NRCS Soil Scientists for their review of this manual.

Dedication

This manual is dedicated to the thousands of land judging coaches, leaders, and others who have over the years, given countless hours of time and dedication to educate youth on appreciation of soil and the care of our land resources.

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