UGA Cooperative Extension

Chattooga 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.

• Routine Test -- $8.00 per sample

Information on UGA Soil Testing (pdf)

Forage Testing

• Basic Test -- $18.00 per sample
  (Hay and Silage - NIR + nitrate, excluding minerals)

Water Testing

• Basic Test -- $18.00 per sample
  pH and Hardness, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Aluminum, Chromium, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Sodium, Nickel, Magnesium, Boron, Molybdenum, and Silica
• Coliform and E.coli -- $30.00 per sample
  Drinking water and irrigation water - kits available to be picked up at the Extension Office. Samples must be accepted for analysis within 24 hours of the collection time. Therefore, collect and ship samples on the same day. Overnight UPS shipping is required.

Feel free to contract us (706) 895-0744 for more details about these tests and other testing services which are available.

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