The team's final day of practice was a short one - two pits at the Wanahoo Reservoir site (two Argiudolls formed in loess on a summit and backslope). Our practice pits were dual-utilized by the Regional FFA Land Judging contest in the morning.
The level of discussion on this year's team has still never ceased to amaze me - our students are asking and answering questions that go far beyond the boxes on the scorecard and written rules of interpretation. They are reading landscapes and placing soils and parent materials in context, applying fundamental principles from other classes, and carefully considering the implications of soil properties for management. These discussions lead to increased confidence in developing rationales for decision-making, an important skill for all resource professionals.
Tomorrow morning brings contest day on what looks to be a frosty October morning. Wish the Gophers luck!
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| Individual judging at the Wanahoo-1 practice site (an Argiudoll on a summit formed in loess) |
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| Panoramic perspective of the Wanahoo site |
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| An Argiudoll against the backdrop of a clear October sky! |
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| New team uniform? Flannel. |
