Submit soil samples by Nov. 26 to avoid peak-season fees

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services soil testing lab is about to hit its busy season and growers and homeowners are encouraged to submit soil samples by Nov. 26 to avoid peak-season fees and to get results and recommendations sooner.

Macon passes soil erosion and sedimentation control ordinance revisions

Macon County approved revisions to its soil erosion and sedimentation control ordinance despite an outpouring of opposition from the public — so much so that not everyone who had signed up to speak on the issue at the Aug. 13 meeting was able to do so. 

Now is a great time to submit soil samples

Experts are using the spring weather to remind people to test their soil if that has not been done in the last two to three years.

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