State of the Soils

As part of the State of the Soils Assessment, WaSHI has collected over 1000 soil samples and management surveys from diverse regions and cropping systems across Washington. The goals of this project are to:

1. Assess baseline soil health in Washington
2. Understand how climate, crop type, and management impact soil health
3. Develop cost-effective ways for producers to assess their own soil health
4. Develop crop-specific decision-support tools

This project is being led by WSDA and WSU, with support from staff, students, conservation districts, and agricultural professionals throughout Washington. Participating producers are each given a free soil health test, and an individualized soil health report which compares their soils from those in similar crops, regions, and across the entire project.

Visit our interactive soil sample map to find current information on which crops and counties are represented in the State of the Soils Assessment. We are in the 5th and final year of collecting samples for this project.