Soil Testing and Recommendations

We are considering adding expertise to our technical assistance program for farmers, gardeners and landscapers. Please help us to understand how you go about soil testing and developing a fertility plan.

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* 1. Please pick a category that best describes you.

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* 2. Do you conduct soil sampling and testing on your turf, farm or garden?

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* 3. If you do soil testing, where do you send your soil sample for testing?

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* 4. Once you receive your soil test report, how do you know what type and how much of each amendment to use on your  turf, farm or garden?

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* 5. Please tell us where you currently source your garden amendments and fertilizers.

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* 6. If you use a soil consultant, who do you use?

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* 7. If you do not conduct soil testing,  why not?

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* 8. If NOFA/Mass offered fertility recommendations for your soil based upon your soil test, how much would you be willing to pay for this service?

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* 9. Are you in interested in having your soil test analyzed for soil fertility recommendations? 

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* 10. Would you like to test your soil for evidence of carbon building?

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