How to pull a representative soil sample
Good samples give good recommendations.
6 steps →How-to guides
Soil and Plant Scientist How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common soil and plant scientist tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common soil and plant scientist tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks soil and plant scientists perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to scout a field for pests
Scouting catches problems early.
6 steps →How to read a soil test report
Reports guide fertility.
6 steps →Before you practice
Learn every core task
Our Soil and Plant Scientist training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.