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) Â 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.