Judging Teams
Soil Judging Team
Coach: Dr. Jon Sandor (jasandor@iastate.edu)
The Soil Judging Team evaluates soil properties and considers land-use potential. The team competes in local, regional, and national competitions with other collegiate teams. It is a great way to get hands-on experience.
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Soil Judging contests consist of four subject areas:
- Recognizing soil horizons and describing the properites of each.
- Analyzing the landscape and geology of the site.
- Classifying the soils according to the U.S. Soil Taxonomy.
- Interpreting soil information for agricultural, engineering, and other land uses.
Crop Judging Team
Contact: Dr. Lance Gibson (lgibson@iastate.edu)
The crops contest consists of a series of written, problem-solving and identification exams. The Iowa Crop Improvement Association sponsors the team.
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