SURPRISE VALLEY AGROECOLOGY
Professional Soil Science Consulting for Regenerative Agriculture
Decades of experience • Albrecht Method expertise • Parts-per-billion management • Nationwide service
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Precision Soil Science That Prevents Problems, Rather Than Simply Treating Symptoms.
Surprise Valley Agroecology provides specialized agricultural consulting focused on soil chemistry, microscope-based biology assessment, and regenerative agriculture systems. We work with farms of all scales across the country—from small family operations to large commercial enterprises.
Our approach was developed from decades of field experience. We use precision Albrecht Method calculations, microscope soil biology analysis, and reverse-engineered forensic analysis to identify root causes, not just symptoms.
Your Resource For: Healthier soils that use substantially less water, eliminate pest pressure naturally, and produce nutrient-dense crops that store without rotting.
What Makes Us Different
Six Key Points:
🔬 Parts-Per-Billion Precision methods of anlaysis substantially higher than typical agricultural requirements—because we focus on operations serving regulated markets, food as medicine quality and vulnerable populations like children.
📐 Albrecht Method Expertise PPM-level precision calculations for optimal soil mineral balance. Not guessing—calculating exactly what your soil needs.
🔍 Microscope Soil Biology Direct observation and management of living soil systems. We assess both chemistry AND biology, not just one.
🔎 Reverse-Engineered Analysis Forensic diagnosis identifying WHY problems exist, not just THAT they exist. Prevents expensive mistakes.
🌱 Foundational Health Approach Build plant health through optimal soil conditions. Prevent problems rather than treat symptoms.
⚖️ Nature as Principle "No matter how great our methods look on their own, if they don't support the principle, they will fail."
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Comprehensive Soil Health Services
Soil Analysis
Comprehensive soil chemistry testing
Albrecht Method precision calculations
Gap analysis (current vs. target)
Custom amendment recommendations
Biology Assessment
Microscope soil biology observation
Nutrient fixer and cycler populations
Soil succession stage identification
Functional health indicators
Specialized Services
Heavy metal management (PPB sensitivity)
Plant sap analysis & monitoring
Reverse-engineered forensic analysis
Technical training & farmer education
WHO WE SERVE
Organic & Regenerative Farms Working with certified organic operations, transitioning farms, and regenerative practitioners focused on soil health and nutrient density.
Market Gardens & Small Farms Supporting direct-to-consumer operations, CSAs, farmers market vendors, and family farms building sustainable soil systems.
Institutional Food Production Specialized services for farm-to-school programs, hospital gardens, and operations serving children and vulnerable populations.
Serving Farms of All Scales Nationwide
OUR PHILOSOPHY
"Where does the soil end and the plant begin? I say they are one, there is no defined line separating them. The microbiology and elements in the soil are also components of the plant. We must see them as part of a dynamic living system."
— David King, Owner
We follow nature as our guiding principle and use analytical methods to support natural systems. With decades of consulting experience, we employ reductionist tools—precise testing and calculations—to help nature progress in human time, not geological time.