Today, Richard Wakeman, Vice President at C.T. Male Associates, P.C. and most important of all Juliana's Dad, visited our class after school to explain to us how soil type may effect our project as well as provide resources to us to help measure soil type.
One of the coolest things he showed us was a Soil Survey. Every county across the U.S. is required to have a soil survey done. This survey provides information on the soil type, growing conditions, moisture, pH, and various other elements pertaining to soil conditions.
I agree with Mr. Wakeman that starting off geographically would be the best way to start. The group of team members at this meeting also concluded that using a dichotomous key to have the consumer easily identify their soil type may be our best option for tackling this important variable.
Mr. Wakeman also offered us the contact information of a representative from the local organization that conducts the county's Soil Survey as well as another expert in this field. Mr. Wakeman was a huge help and we look forward to seeing him soon and thank him for his time.
- Tim V.
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