This fall, the UMN Soil Judging Team placed in the top 3 at the Region V Soil
Judging Contest–and qualified for the National Contest! This spring, the team will
travel to Stevens Point, Wisconsin to compete at the national level and expand
knowledge and love of soils. We need your help getting there!
Travel to soil judging contests is funded exclusively by donations. National and
regional contests are some of the most impactful experiences that soil judgers have
the opportunity to participate in. Judgers spend a week immersed in the soil of the
contest area, completing 4-5 practice pits per day. They learn about the geologic
history of the area, observe how land use impacts soils, and ask many good
questions (a UMN trademark). Competition day provides the opportunity to
interact with students from universities across the country and cultivate strong
team spirit and cohesion.
This year, the soil judging team has almost doubled in size–a testament to the fierce
passion, infectious enthusiasm, and commitment of the students. We’re asking for
your donations this Give to the Max Day to support transformative field experiences
for these soil judgers. You can make your contribution at this link:
https://makingagift.umn.edu/give/fund.html?id=8850.
Soil judging, and your gift, helps to nourish the next generation of soil,
agricultural, and environmental science professionals. Thank you so much
for your support on the road to Nationals!
With all our gratitude,
Amital Shaver, Co-Captain
