Answers from the AGvisorPRO network:
1. It's actually not necessary to do grid sampling. The number of soil samples required can be greatly reduced by using a suitable optimization system such as cLHS.
2. For large sampling programs, crews need to be properly equipped with suitable field vehicles sporting pneumatic sampling equipment.
3. I'm a great believer in having three person crews whenever possible. One to do the sampling, one to do the bags, labels &the QC, and one to drive the lead vehicle (ideally an ATV) and determine the correct sample location using a GNSS unit. If these people rotate responsibilities part way through each day it helps significantly to minimize exhaustion.
The Question:
Sep 27, 2022
Avoiding Burnout: Strategies for Coping with Long, Monotonous Days of Soil Sampling
Question for all of the precision agronomists or anyone that’s involved in zone or grid soil sampling: How do you all cope with the long, seemingly endless days of soil sampling and avoid burning people out?
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