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Testing and Diagnostic Services

The following tests and services are available through the Laurens County Extension Office.

Soil Testing

Water Testing

Feed and Forage Testing

Poultry Litter Testing

Nematode Identification

Weed Identification

Insect Identification

Disease Identification

Plant Identification

For sampling procedures and costs, contact the Laurens County Extension Office at uge3175@uga.edu or 478-272-2277.

 

Soil Testing

Routine Soil Test - $10.00 per sample. (price subject to change without notice)

Routine Soil Test includes pH, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, lime requirement and fertilizer recommendations.

Other soil tests are available.  Contact the Laurens County Extension Office for more information.

 

 


Upcoming Events

  • Jan 26 - Feb 28 Journeyman Farmer Small Fruit and Vegetable Training Registration Open for March Classes UGA Extension in Carroll & Paulding Counties are hosting a Journeyman Farmer Certification program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. Registration closes on February 27. Class dates are listed below. The program requires a two-step training: Step 1 - Small Farm Business Planning-In person, Monday March 9 - 9 am until 5 pm. Step 2 – Step 2- Small Fruit & Vegetable Production In-person training (with required at-home, online preparation) Monday, March 16, 23, and 30- 9 am until 4 pm. Step 3- Hands-on-Production & Intern/Mentorship Opportunities -By application, dependent on availability of mentor/intern farm and successful completion of Steps 1 and 2. Cost for Part 1: $25 Cost for Part 2: $75 *Participants must complete Step One Small Farm Business Planning before participating in Step Two. For more information, contact the Carroll County Extension Office at 770-836-8546.
    • Carrollton, GA - (148.0 Miles)
  • Feb 17 ServSafe Manager Class - 2/17/2026 UGA Extension Laurens County will be teaching a 1-Day ServSafe Manager class on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 8 am to 5 pm.
    • Dublin, GA
  • Feb 17 - Feb 18 ServSafe Food Protection Manager Training and Exam UGA Bartow County Extension is offering a 2-day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course on February 17-18, 2026 Course Details: • Registration Deadline: January 20, 2026 • Time 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch on your own) • Fee: $150 (all-inclusive) Registration includes • 12 Hours of instructions • Course • Study Materials • Certification Exam • Drinks and Snacks during Training Topics Include: • Food Safety at all stages of operation • Facilities and pest management • Cleaning and sanitizing • Additional essential food safety practices If you have any questions, you can contact Angelica Davis, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at Angelica.Bridges@uga.edu or (770) 387-5142. Register early to secure your spot and take the next step toward ServSafe® Manager Certification
    • Cartersville, GA - (162.0 Miles)
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