The Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization for professionals and students working or studying in the field of soil science and related land resource management areas.

• South Okanagan Fall Field Trip

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  Explore a variety of soil landscapes from the coast through the Cascades, observe organic orchard management, and investigate a potential vertisolic soil during this year's fall field trip. Students, professionals, and everyone in between are welcome to come on this fun and engaging expedition. (read more)

• Canadian Organic Science Conference

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  The goal of the meeting is to provide a forum for presentation and discussion of organic research in Canada and beyond. Leading scientists will present current advances in the field of organic agricultural practices... (read more)

• 2011 PRSSS Soil Identification Course

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  Although this year's Soil ID Course has come to a close, you can still check out one participant's thrilling account of venomous spiders, rambling ungulates, and deafening thunderstorms... and of course, SOIL! (read more)

• About PRSSS

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  Founded in 1983, the Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science was established to promote discussion and awareness of soil issues in agriculture, forestry and urban sectors... (read more)

• Clay, sand, straw, and water

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  As an ancient form of natural building, cob is experiencing a revival in many sustainability movements around the world.