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Care and Management

Kalkaska sand is greatly effected by drought. Irrigation, therefore, is necessary for good crop production.  In addition, loose sand grains at the soil surface are prone to wind and water erosion. Because of this a permanent plant cover or windbreaks are needed to help keep the soil from blowing away or being washed away in a rainstorm. Since this soil has less silt and clay than loamy soils, it isn't very good at absorbing fertilizer or septic tank runoff.  Agencies such as the local Soil Conservation District will help landowners in the protection and best use of their soil and water resources.