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





1033 - Soil testing
1033.1) 220

Number of people who collected soil samples for testing

1033.21) 220

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


Success Stories

Soil Testing Numbers UP

Author: Dee Heimgartner

Major Program: Soil testing

Crittenden County Extension District Board voted years ago to pay for up to 12 samples for each landowner. This program had been utilized by many in the past, however in recent years the amount of soil samples had declined. The cost of fertilizer has risen and producers are seeing a decline in production due to various issues including low soil fertility. Crittenden County ANR agent Dee Heimgartner has pushed for several to get soil test, just to know where the fertility levels are. Hay producer

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