This indicator measures the soil organic carbon (soil organic matter) content of the soil and the carbon:nitrogen (C:N) ratio of the soil organic matter. The C:N ratio is a relative measure of soil organic matter’s potential for biological decomposition. Soil organic matter provides many benefits to the soil and is associated with the productive potential of soils and soil sustainability. Grazing management that ensures a healthy plant community can result in increased soil organic matter through increased carbon sequestration (Schuman et al. 2002).