Now is the ideal time to start commercial and homeowner soil sampling. Submitting your routine soil samples to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) early helps you beat the peak-season rush and is free.
Key Details
- Cost: Free for routine samples NCDA&CS receives from now through roughly Thanksgiving 2026. ($5 per sample starting after Thanksgiving).
- Turnaround Time: Currently estimated at 2 weeks.
- Supplies: Soil boxes and shipping boxes (4-sample and 36-sample sizes) are available for pickup at the Bertie County Extension office.
Submittal Forms
Hard copies are available at our office, or you can print them directly using the links below (be sure to follow the instructions on each form):
Test Results & Contact Info
- Accessing Results: Once processed, your reports will be posted on the NCDA&CS Online Test Reports Portal.
- Questions? Contact the NC Cooperative Extension – Bertie County Center at 252-794-5317.
