Mar 04 2012

Soil Degradation and Conservation

Good soil is key for good crops, as it provides plants with nutrients, moisture control, and a stable foundation so that they can grow. However, in a “don’t bite the hand that feeds you” sort of way, both plants and our method of farming them damage, or degrade, the soil that is so necessary for [...]

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Oct 05 2011

Nitrogen & Phosphorous Cycle

Hi folks! It was too close to the test to assign a scribe for today. So, if you are interested in reviewing the nitrogen and phosphorous cycles on line, here are links to two great scribe posts from students (Emily and Evan) in last years APES group: Nitrogen Cycle Review Phosphorous Cycle Review The nice [...]

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