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Every year hundreds of teenagers come together to judge dirt

Harvest Public Media | By Anna Pope

Published July 7, 2026 at 1:23 PM PDT

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A national competition in Oklahoma draws hundreds of teenagers so they can show off their skill judging soil — something that's important for growing crops, building houses and land management.

Every year hundreds of teenagers come together to judge dirt

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