Fig. 1: SoiMan-AT1-Front
- Cloth: Heavyweight tan right twill
- Embroidery: Silk continuous
Fig. 2: SoiMan-AT1-Magnified
- Design: Shovel
Fig. 3: SoiMan-AT1-Reverse
- Back: Black imprint
Fig. 4: SoiMan-AT1-mve1-front
- Minor variation: Shovel highlight differences
Fig. 5: SoiMan-AT1-mve1-reverse
- Back: Black imprint
Item Name: Soil Management 1928 - 1933
Item ID: SoiMan-AT1
Collector Rating: 1
Pamphlets Used to Earn this Badge
Requirements January 1928 until September 7, 1937, between September 7, 1937 and January 1, 1938 these requirements were optional.
1. Dig and exhibit samples of five different types of farm soils from garden or farm. (Bottle samples and name.)
2. Explain fully the two best methods known for the testing of sour soils.
3. Tell of what soil is composed; give chemical parts.
4. Explain the proper management of wet soils; draw and explain a drainage plan suitable for effective use on a farm.
5. Explain fully the different methods used for enriching the soil on a farm and the relation of weeds to soil management.
6. Plant four different legumes of value in soil building for his own State and locality.
7. Explain what the figures 4-8-4 mean when dealing with commercial fertilizers.