Lewis County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





1033 - Soil testing
1033.1) 250

Number of people who collected soil samples for testing

1033.21) 250

Number of people who applied Extension recommendations for soil fertility  (See Ag Economic Policy or Environmental for long term impact)  


Success Stories

Fertilizer Academy

Author: Philip Konopka

Major Program: Soil testing

Farm fertility programs have always been an important management program for farming operations. Lewis County takes in between 250 to 300 soil samples per year. This tool allows farmers to dial in their fertility program for each crop that is grown on their operation. By applying a proper amount of fertilizer farmers can ensure what is only needed to grow their specific crops.  The soil test recommendations are research based so that each farmer can apply fertilizer based on their crop need

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