Career and Technological Programs

The Division of Agriculture and Forest Resources

Soil Resources Technician

Individuals completing this program will be able to conduct basic field techniques for collecting soil samples, testing soil reaction, and identifying different soil types based on the soil’s physical characteristics and position relative to the surrounding landforms. They will be able to utilize a Soil Survey Manual for locating different soil types in their environment and identifying the characteristics and properties of a soil. They will be able to identify vegetative cover species as a tool for recognizing different soil moisture regimes, and be able to apply different water management techniques to make modifications to that regime, as circumstances require. They will have acquired the basic skills to work with computer spreadsheets and word processing applications for recording data, and preparing reports.