Healthy soil is important to a sustainable farm enterprise. Soil is a complex ecosystem where living microorganisms and plant roots bind mineral particles and organic matter together into a dynamic structure that regulates water, air and nutrients. The management goal for a healthy agricultural soil is to supply the nutrients needed for optimal plant growth in the right quantity and at the right time while minimizing nutrient losses to the surrounding environment.
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University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension |
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University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension |
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