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Soil Testing

"Don't Guess, Soil Test!"

Soil testing can provide the most detailed information on soils than any other resource. It is a cost effective way to ensure good plant health in yards and landscaped areas, and will also maximize the productivity of vegetable gardens and fruit crops. Soil test results provide essential information for making plant selection decisions based on location needs, as well as help to diagnose what went wrong if plants do not thrive.
Check out these helpful resources to assist you with testing and amending your soil. 
Helpful Resources:
NRCS Soils Website
USDA Web Soil Survey
USDA Web Soil Survey Instructional Borchure
Lawn Fertilizer Fact Sheet
Interpreting a Soil Test Fact Sheet
Summit SWCD collaborates with Penn State Univeristy for soil testing and the forms below will help you successfully send in your test samples. ​
Lawn Soil Test Form
Agronomic Crops Soil Test Form
Home Garden & Landscape Plants Soil Test Form
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