The only 'degrading' done to the local soils I'm referencing was done by natural, geological and environmental forces. 

 It's really not even suitable for grass seed.  It cost the farmer too much in fertilizer and labor to grow marginal grass seed, even Perennial rye grass, which is almost weed like elsewhere. 

I provide facts and you try to change or ignore the facts to support your religious position on 'dirt'.