Rangeland Soils - They Aren't Just Dirt!
Description
The Central Coast Rangelands Coalition met for a day of exploring rangeland soils through the rancher and ranch advisor’s eyes. The always fascinating mix of researchers, agency personnel, educators, conservationists, ranchers, consultants, and conservation lands managers convened at the Work Ranch in southern Monterey County for a day of learning and discussion on rangeland soils.
Instructor Information
| Beverly Harben MLRA Soil Survey Project Leader USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service |
Royce Larsen Area Watershed / Natural Resources Advisor University of California, Cooperative Extension |
| Ken Oster Area Resource Soil Scientist USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service |
Phil Smith MLRA Soil Scientist USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service |
Contact
Grey Hayes
Sponsors
Documents & Publications
Workshop Materials
| Document | Author/Source |
| A Field Checklist for Soil Life | Ken Oster, NRCS USDA NRCS April 2012 |
| Agenda | Elkhorn Slough Coastal Training Program February 2012 |
| Indicators for Soil Quality Evaluation | USDA NRCS National Soil Survey Center April 1996 |
| Presentation - Wildlife Cameras on the Rangeland | Royce Larsen UC Cooperative Extension April 2012 |
| Presentation - Is Your Ranch Hungry or Thirsty | Ken Oster, NRCS USDA NRCS April 2012 |
| Presentation - Life in the Soil | Marti and Rob Rutherford Central Coast Rangelands Coalition April 2012 |
| Presentation - Work Family Guest Ranch, Welcome Talk | George Work Central Coast Rangelands Coalition April 2012 |
| Rangeland Soil Quality Organic Matter | USDA NRCS Soil Quality Institute, Grazing Lands Technology Institute, and National Soil Survey Center, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA; the Jornada Experimental Range, Agricultural Research Service, USDA; and Bureau of Land Management, USDI May 2001 |
| Soil Quality Score Card | Ken Oster, NRCS USDA NRCS April 2012 |
| 2012.04 Contact List |
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