Soil Health

Soil health is essential for thriving plants, clean water, and a balanced ecosystem. On this page, you'll find resources to help you improve and maintain the health of your soil, whether you're working with a small garden or a large plot of land. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, or if you’d like more information, please contact us.

Looking for technical or financial assistance? Visit our Farm & Livestock program page.

Discover how to care for your soil while supporting your land and animals in harmony with the environment. Use these resources to learn more or share with others!

Partner Resources

Learn more from our partners about how soil health can impact your crop productivity. If there is a topic you’d like more information about, please contact us.

OSU Extension: A Guide to Collecting Soil Samples for Farms and Gardens

How to take soil samples to enhance your crop growth.

WSU Extension: Soil Management for Small Farms

How all the aspects of soil impact your crop growth.

WSDA: Soil Sampling Resources

Compiled list of resources regarding soil sampling.

OSU Extension: Evaluating Soil Nutrients and pH by Depth

Evaluate surface and below-surface conditions to determine where nutrient applications are needed.

WaSHI: Soil Health Roadmap

Learn more about how our partners are creating a comprehensive, science-based plan for improving soil health in the state.

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