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James Thompson, PhD
Professor of Soil Science

SE Regional Soils Contest 2002—Clemson, South Carolina

  • Cara is poised to begin describing the next soil during the contest .

  • A staple of Southeast Regional Soils Contests: "red dirt."

  • Dustin prepares to assess site characteristics during the contest.

  • Michael (center) competes for space at the pit face during the contest.

  • Michael evaluates soil texture and records his results during the contest.

  • Excitement reigns as Dustin, Cara, and Michael (l to r) work at a practice site.