Aug 26, 2026
Agriculture students from the Plant Science course recently visited Graceland University for Soil Health Evaluation Day, where they had the opportunity to work alongside NRCS professionals to learn about evaluating soil health. The students participated in activities like testing soil compaction, identifying soil structure, counting soil midden, counting cover crop stems, and averaging crop residue percentages. Working in teams, they completed tasks and competed in the process.
In addition to the hands-on learning, Graceland University Agriculture Business generously provided door prizes for students who attended, adding an extra layer of excitement to the day. They also made a donation to the Central Trail FFA chapter in recognition of the students’ participation. It was a day filled with valuable experiences and community support that helped strengthen the students’ skills and connections in the agricultural field.
Congratulations to the following students for their achievements:
Tier 1 Team: Kason Cowden, Bailey Wallace, Nathan Williams, Braeden Thomas
Tier 2 Team: Lola Helton, Soyer Smith, Aubrey Adams, Riley Benda
Tier 2 Team: Gage Pierson, Aubri Perkins, Kamryn Jones, Macson Lindsey
Tier 2 Team: Coby Martin, Jadira Suazo, Krey Hunt, Teegun Davis
Tier 3 Team: Jamahl Campbell, Eli Muller, Renata Coria Toledo, Blaine Buckingham
