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Good topsoil can take from 1,000-10,000 years to build a single inch, and this is due to the particles in the soil being broken down through the mass wasting and erosion processes. The best soils for farming are those with a higher clay content than conventional, semi-arid soils as this allows for roots to grow deep. While it is true that rocky soil helps hold the topsoil in place (read: The Dust Bowl), this is generally viewed as an impediment to farming once tilling becomes a factor.

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