Kosciusko Urban Healthy Soils
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this free program provides 1 free soil sample, resources, technical assistance and education to small farms, diversified producers, and home gardeners (10 acres or less).
The core of this program is centered around promoting the 4 principles of soil health:
Soil Sample: How it works
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This is the initial visit with the landowner to assess and discuss resource concerns they have about their small farm or garden. We go through a form that guides conversation on current practices and then collect a sample from the chosen production growing space.
This free program is supported by the dedication and availability of volunteers and staff. Spots are available Tuesday and Thursday evenings, between 5:30-7:30pm.
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A soil sample will be pulled at the site visit and sent to A&L Great Lakes Laboratories for testing. Turn around time is within a week.
The test will determine, Organic Matter, Available Phosphorus, Exchangeable Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Soil pH, Buffer pH (if needed), and Cation Exchange Capacity with graphic display of results and suggested fertilizer materials.
This soil sample program DOES NOT cover lawns or flower beds.
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Once the soil test is complete, we follow-up with landowners to interpret soil sample test results, nutrient recommendations, best fit fertilizer, rate of determined fertilizer, application timing. We will also help review options for planning and implementation of soil health practices, if needed.
Examples; Cover cropping, mulching, crop rotation, no/low tillage, nutrient management, and native plants and insects.
Please fill out the below form below.
Our staff will reach out to schedule a site visit with you.
RESOURCES & EDUCATION
