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Fannin County
UGA Extension Office

Agriculture & Natural Resources

 

Areas where your Fannin County agent can help you include:

  • Horticulture and Landscaping
  • Soil Testing Service
  • Water Quality Analyses
  • Pond Management
  • Plant Disease Diagnosis
  • Weed Identification
  • Insect Identification
  • Row Crops and Pastures
  • Master Gardener Program

Contact us for more information!

Identifying Plant Problems

If you have questions about your lawn, garden, insects, or other landscape issues, please send photos along with your question(s) to our ANR agent. Most issues and ID can be diagnosed with good photos. Once your photos and questions have been received, she will be able to assist you. What is Happening to my Plants? is a great resource on how to properly send a  sample image to best assist you to identify the problems.

Testing Services

UGA Extension - Fannin provides testing services through The University of Georgia. There are many types of tests available such as water, soil, plant tissue, and radon.

 Results are usually available in 8 - 10 business days.

Soil Testing

Soil Testing the Easy Way for instructions on taking a soil sample.

Soil tests are $6.00 per sample, plus shipping.

Soil tests provide information on the soil's actual nutrient status and are used to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added to the soil for the desired crop.

Helpful UGA Publications:

 

Water Testing

  • Expanded Water- Recommended mineral test if water has never been tested. This test addresses common well water quality problems in Georgia such as corrosion, high levels of iron and manganese, and nitrate from various sources. $70
  • Basic Mineral  -  Recommended annual mineral test after Expanded test has been done. $30
  • Bacteria Test- Tests for E-coli & Total Coliform. This test is time sensitive and can only be over night shipped Monday through Wednesday to the lab. Includes overnight UPS shipping lable. $50
  • Home Loan Closing Test-Used when purchasing or refinancing a home. Best practice is for the client to contact the lender for clarification on what exactly has to be tested. USDA and VA loans require this test. Tests for E-coli, Total Coliform, Lead, Nitrate & Nitrites. Includes overnight UPS shipping lable. $100.00
  • Radon in the Water - $45

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