Soil Science Program

Overview 

• Program Overview for Natural Resources
• Volunteer Position Description for Club Leader
• Volunteer Position Description for Project Leader

The Soil Science Program engages 4-H members in a variety of hands-on activities and experiences that cultivate an increased understanding and appreciation for the nature, properties, and classification of soils. 

Kentucky 4-H believes that all youth should have opportunities for positive youth development in our four guiding concepts:  mastery, belonging, independence, and generosity.  This program fosters mastery by exploring and learning about soil science, belonging by interacting and connecting with adults and youth with similar interests, independence by practicing leadership skills and independent thinking, and generosity by participating in community service and citizenship activities.  Contact your county extension office for more information (link).

Curriculum 

• Afterschool Agriculture - Acres of Adventure 1 Grades 3-5 
• Afterschool Agriculture - Acres of Adventure 2 Grades 3-5
• Afterschool Agriculture Online Resources
• Project Food, Land, and People Grades K-12
• Soil to Seed Grades 9-12

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Events/Activities

• 4-H Land Judging 
• Kentucky Forest, Entomology, and Wildlife Leadership Program

Additional Information

• Activities
• Edible Compost Activity
• Rain Drop and Erosion Activity
• Dr. Dirt Educator Resources Webpage
• Natural Resources Conservation Service Soils Education Webpage
• Soil Science Society of America Educator Resources Webpage
• UK Plant and Soil Sciences Departmental Webpage

State Contact:  Ashley Osborne | ashley.osborne@uky.edu| 859-218-0986