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Impact Report
| For plan | Identification and Management of New Mexico's Saline and Sodium Affected Soils |
| Date | March 28, 2012, 10:46 pm |
| For Objective | Long-term Show long-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Eleven Master Gardener presentations were made regarding soil salinity for Chaves, Colfax, Dona Ana, Eddy, Lea, Los Alamos, Otero, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Socorro, and Valencia counties. Additional lectures were given in El Paso (Pecan growers) and Albuquerque (Compost Operators) regarding soil salinity and sodium affected soils. Pre- and post-tests of 10 questions were given to most of the counties. Test scores increased from an average pretest score of 72% right to 88% after the lecture. The best improvement in test scores came from correctly describing salinity and plant response. Phone conversations with clients that had saline or sodic soils were a testament to the value of adding a calcium source (gypsum) and excess water. Twelve phone-in clients were advised to test their irrigation water if they were on wells or avoid using softened water if using municipal water. |