Fall is a good time to submit soil samples to the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for crop-specific recommendations. Testing is free for North Carolina residents through Nov. 30, 2026. Peak season, Dec. 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, carries a $5 per sample fee.
To avoid the fee, samples must physically arrive at the Agronomic Services Division, 4300 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27607, by 5 p.m. Nov. 30. Shipping date, postmark, or delivery to a local Extension office does not count.
