Success Stories

Soil Testing Program

Author: David Coffey

Major Program: Soils

Soil testing is one of the most important management tools for an agriculture operation. It ensures that producers apply the nutrients needed, without wasting money on excess nutrients. Jackson County had only 64 soil test analysis in 2016. With a clear need for more people to utilize this management tool, the Jackson county agriculture agent worked closely with the Jackson County Conservation District and Jackson County Kentucky Farm Bureau to receive a grant to provide free soil testing in Jac

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