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imp · December 10, 2017

I tried to do a fast search on local ag there in the Oakland area, not much luck excepting historical crops- sugar, cotton and watermelons, and a farm that grows sod. Poor soil has been mentioned briefly.

One way to not spend as much time or money would be to amend the hole you plant in. Or along the row, depending on the crop you want to grow and on water.

Lot of mineral water in the area? Do you know what minerals it is high in testing for?

Your local county ag agent may be a good resource for you as well.

Any cattle/horse operations any where near you? Manure may help, jumping up a compost pile for you to start building up your soil- you can compost a lot of things, Paper, brush trimmings, grass clippings, manures, cardboard, leaves, etc..

December 10, 2017	#2
imp Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 4,832	I tried to do a fast search on local ag there in the Oakland area, not much luck excepting historical crops- sugar, cotton and watermelons, and a farm that grows sod. Poor soil has been mentioned briefly. One way to not spend as much time or money would be to amend the hole you plant in. Or along the row, depending on the crop you want to grow and on water. Lot of mineral water in the area? Do you know what minerals it is high in testing for? Your local county ag agent may be a good resource for you as well. Any cattle/horse operations any where near you? Manure may help, jumping up a compost pile for you to start building up your soil- you can compost a lot of things, Paper, brush trimmings, grass clippings, manures, cardboard, leaves, etc..