Recently, the Fredericktown FFA chapter recently sent out 5 members out to the Urban Soil judging competition. Students participating in this Career Development Event must have a understanding of soils for urban purposes.  The members measured the slope, and evaluated the depth to any restrictive features, any bedrock and depth to the seasonal high water table. The members must also be able to figure out what landform the pit is on and texture the topsoil, subsoil and substratum by feeling it and they must also figure out the soil structure of the subsoil. Participants must be familiar with the best management practices for sections such as Buildings with Basements, Sewage and Septic Treatment Systems, Driveways and Local Roads and Lawns, Gardens and Landscaping. By identifying all of these factors, the members will be able to figure out how the site can be best used for urban development and other urban uses.

The chapter sent out (L to R) Austin Frazier, Maddie Bartlett, Mason Gearheart, Mykiah Bowers, and Shiann Stewart.   The Urban team scored third overall in the contest.  Fredericktown FFA Advisor is Debra Burden.

Written by Austin Frazier