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First, obtain permission to take samples from the road cut, excavation, or other soil profile exposed by others. Obey any and all safety precautions requested. Ask about power and water lines.

Road cut

    Expose a fresh soil face.

Scraping wall of pit with trowel

    Follow Soil Pit Technique directions.

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