UGA Cooperative Extension

Bartow County Extension Office:
Agriculture & Natural Resources

Testing Services

Soil Testing

Determining the fertility level of a soil through a soil test is the first step in planning a sound lime and fertilizer program. Most Georgia soils are low in pH and/or one of the essential plant nutrients. Therefore, to maintain normal plant growth, lime and fertilizer must be applied in sufficient quality to meet the crop requirement. A SOIL TEST is the best means available to determine this requirement.

**Effective January 1, 2009 testing prices will be as follows.

• Routine Test -- $9.00 per sample
• Click here for Soil Sampling Procedures

Water Testing

• Basic Test -- $18.00 per sample
  pH and Hardness, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Aluminum, Chromium, Manganese, Copper, Cadmium, Iron, Zinc, Sodium, Nickel, Magnesium, Boron, Molybdenum, and Silica
• Lead Test--$33.00 per sample

Note: Soil sample bags and water bottles can be picked up at the Extension office.

Bartow County Agriculture & Natural Resources Education Programs:

• Bartow County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers

Newsletters

• Georgia Cotton Newsletter
• Livestock Newsletters
• Soybean Newsletter
• Market Watch
• Poultry Tips

Horticulture

For publications relating to ornamentals, fruits and nuts, vegetables, etc., please visit our Publications page and type in a keyword ('tomatoes', 'pecans'....) in the 'Search Numbered Publications' box.

Animal Science

• ADS Departmental Newsletters

For more information about Agriculture and Natural Resources, contact the County Extension office at (770) 387-5142.