Understanding Your Soil Needs

Healthy soil is the foundation of productive crops, pastures, gardens, and landscapes. But how well do you understand what your soil needs?

Join MU Extension for a free, two-hour practical workshop designed to help farmers, gardeners, and landowners better understand their soil and make informed decisions about soil fertility and management.

Whether you are managing a farm, pasture, garden, or other land, this workshop will provide practical knowledge and hands-on techniques to help you better understand your soil, improve nutrient-use efficiency, and promote healthy soils and better plant growth.

Topics include:

• Soil texture and its importance in plant growth
• Essential plant nutrients and their roles
• Proper soil-sampling techniques
• Understanding and interpreting soil-test reports
• Soil pH and lime recommendations
• Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium management
• Organic matter and soil health
• Practical fertility management strategy for improving nutrient-use efficiency
• Questions and discussion with MU Extension agronomy specialists

“Without a test, it’s just a guess!” Learn how soil testing can help you avoid unnecessary fertilizer and lime applications while improving productivity and protecting your soil.

Event Details

Date: Monday, November 23, 2026
Time: 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Location: Gasconade County MU Extension Center
Address: 1106 Hwy 28, Owensville, MO 65066
Cost: Free
Duration: 2 hours