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Fulton County
UGA Extension Office

Testing Services

Soil sample bags

Water drop

Soil Testing

Soil testing can be done to help you develop and maintain a more productive soil by providing information on nutrient levels and soil pH. Learn more:

Soil Testing


New Soil Sample Drop-of Location

Our new soil sample drop box that services the residents of Alpharetta and Milton is located at the North Fulton Farm Bureau office. 

475 W Crossville Rd*                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Roswell, GA  30077                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Open M-F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Check their business hours here

*Note that this is a drop-box for soil samples only. No Extension personnel are available at this location to provide consultation. No other sample types are accepted at this location.  Please follow the soil instructions above to submit your sample and contact one of our offices below if you have any questions.


Water Testing

Extension offers a number of water testing options to meet your needs. Learn more:

Water Testing


Plant Samples

Often need to be screened for insect damage, the presence of disease, or general identification. Learn more:

Plant Testing


Acceptable forms of payment for testing services

  • Sandy Springs Office: Credit Cards (preferred method - Visa, MasterCard, Discover)
  • East Point Office: Credit Cards (preferred method - Visa, MasterCard, Discover)
  • Camp Fulton-Truitt Office: Credit Cards  (preferred method - Visa, MasterCard, Discover)

For a complete list of our testing services, consult the UGA Testing Fee Schedule. Please note that prices in the fee schedule do not include postage and therefore do not reflect county testing prices. Prices and availability of testing services are subject to change.


Contact

For general questions or more information about testing services in Fulton County, please contact 404-613-4920 local Extension office. Please call the drop-off location of your choice before coming, to ensure expedited service. 

If you’re interested in soil testing services, please call our offices. You will be sent the pertinent forms to ensure a speedy visit with us.

  • For the East Point office call: 404-613-4920.  
  • For the Sandy Springs office call: 404-613-7670.
  • For the Camp Truitt - College Park office call: 404-613-7990.
  • Please note that our Atlanta History Center location does not currently accept soil, water, or plant samples. Please contact the Sandy Springs/North Fulton office for testing services in that area.