From the State NCDA&CS Agronomic Division
Most of the year (generally April through November), routine NCDA&CS soil tests are provided at “no direct cost” to N.C. residents because of funding derived from a statewide fee on commercial fertilizer.
Session Law 2009-451 Page 133
Session Law 2009-451 Page 133
From December through March, however, a peak-season fee of $4 is charged for the processing of all soil samples.
Session Law 2013-360 Page 186
Session Law 2013-360 Page 186
Sample boxes and instructions are not available by mail. Pick them up at your county Cooperative Extension office (49 Mt. Carmel Rd., Asheville, NC, in Buncombe County) or at the Agronomic Division office in Raleigh.
Contact the NCDA&CS Agronomic Division office at 919-733-2655 if you have any questions regarding the peak-season soil-testing fee.
Article provided by Patsy McNatt, Extension Master Gardener Volunteer.