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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 - $7.00 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.
Around the Yard and Garden Blog
Laurens County Extension Blog
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Paraquat Training WebinarsDr. Bart Clewis, Syngenta’s Senior Stewardship Manager, will present six free webinars over the next three weeks. There is no charge for these webinars. Any person who intends to use paraquat is required to take the training. You must be a certified pesticide applicator (have a pesticide license). “Use” includes pre-application activities involving mixing and […]
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2024 Cover Crop Field DayThe 2024 Georgia Conservation Tillage Alliance’s Annual Meeting and Cover Crop Field Day will be held in Americus, Georgia, at the USDA Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Center on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The meeting will start at 10 am with registration and conclude at 2 pm. UGA Extension Specialists, Dr. Stanley Culpepper and Dr. Taylor […]
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Georgia Deer Management Plan – GA DNR Requesting InputThe Georgia Department of Natural Resources seeks input on the statewide Deer Management Plan. DNR has scheduled three open house meetings. For those who cannot attend the open houses, DNR has created an online questionnaire for your input. GA DNR Press Release – Public Input About the State Deer Management Plan Requested: Open House Style […]
Upcoming Events
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Apr 19 Introduction to Farm Food Safety Best Practices- Coweta County This one-day course is an introduction to good agricultural practices. Small-scale fruit and vegetable growers will learn skills necessary to draft a food safety plan, identify safety concerns, and build knowledge on certifications and resources.
- Newnan, GA
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Apr 20 - Apr 21 Georgia 4-H State Horse Judging & Hippology 4-H Horse event
- Athens, GA - (105.0 Miles)