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Soil Crayons

Soil crayons, a mixture of soil and wax, provide an opportunity for observation of a variety of colorful soils.

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Data and Reports

Soil Data Viewer

Soil Data Viewer is a tool built as an extension to ArcMap that allows a user to create soil-based thematic maps.

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Data and Reports

Soil Data Viewer 5.0 Download and Install

Download the Soil Data Viewer 5.0 installation package for non-USDA Common Computing Environment (CCE) platforms. The non-USDA CCE audience includes, but is not limited to, cooperators, consultants, educational institutions, technical service providers, and the general public.

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Data and Reports

Soil Data Viewer 5.1 Download and Install

Download the Soil Data Viewer 5.1 installation package for non-USDA Common Computing Environment (CCE) platforms. The non-USDA CCE audience includes, but is not limited to, cooperators, consultants, educational institutions, technical service providers, and the general public.

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Data and Reports

Soil Data Viewer 5.2 Download and Install

Download the Soil Data Viewer 5.2 installation package for non-USDA Common Computing Environment (CCE) platforms. The non-USDA CCE audience includes, but is not limited to, cooperators, consultants, educational institutions, technical service providers, and the general public.

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Data and Reports

Soil Data Viewer 6.0 Download and Install

Download Soil Data Viewer 6.0 for non-USDA Common Computing Environment (CCE) platforms. The non-USDA CCE audience includes, but is not limited to, cooperators, consultants, educational institutions, technical service providers, and the general public.

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Data and Reports

Soil Data Viewer 6.1 Download and Install

Download Soil Data Viewer 6.1 for non-USDA Common Computing Environment (CCE) platforms. The non-USDA CCE audience includes, but is not limited to, cooperators, consultants, educational institutions, technical service providers, and the general public.

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Data and Reports

Soil Data Viewer 6.2 Download and Install

This page allows you to download Soil Data Viewer 6.2 for non-USDA Common Computing Environment (CCE) platforms. The non-USDA CCE audience includes, but is not limited to, cooperators, consultants, educational institutions, technical service providers, and the general public.

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Soil Education

Soil-related educational resources for students.

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Soil Educator Resources- New Hampshire

Annually, NRCS in New Hampshire helps support soils education in the Granite State and participates in the Envriothon with Middle and High School students to help develop their knowledge of soil science. Below are some resources for educators.

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Soil Facts

Definitions of soil and soil survey, information on careers, some basics on soil formation and classification, and a soil science glossary.

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Soil Health ABCs

Iowa NRCS is celebrating Back to School by featuring the ABCs of Soil Health.

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