Order this test if you already have a soil test report from Logan Labs or UMass Amherst

Already have a soil test from Logan Labs or UMass Amherst but not sure steps to take next? Send us your soil report for analysis and recommendations. We’ll interpret your soil test and provide clear recommendations on what amendments to apply and when. We’ll support the development of your production plan, utilizing what you have on hand and advising on what you may still need.

Sample analysis

1. Complete the Soil Services Request Form and submit it
2. Note the number of samples on the form if you are submitting more than one (pricing is per sample)
3. Email your soil health test results to: soilhealth@nofamass.dreamhosters.com
4. Once received, NOFA/Mass will prepare a custom analysis and soil amendment recommendations tailored to your growing space

A soil chemical test for soil nutrients is an essential component of well managed soils. Our analysis of your soil chemical test will help you:

• Learn whether your soil has optimal, deficient, or excessive levels of macro and micronutrients necessary for healthy crops
• Apply amendments to address imbalances shown on a soil test
• Protect the environment by reducing excess fertilizer inputs that cause runoff and waterway pollution
• Save money by only applying what is needed

Logan Labs
Why Logan Labs?
Each soil testing facility uses different methods to calibrate their equipment and extract nutrients from your soil sample. Although there are many excellent testing labs available, we have chosen to focus on one lab as we develop the program to ensure the consistency of our results.

UMass Amherst
We prefer Logan Labs test reports, but we can also accept test reports from UMass Amherst, particularly if you are interested in testing for heavy metals. See our note below on heavy metal testing and urban soil health remediation.

If you think you might have toxic levels of lead or other heavy metals in your soil, and if you are growing in an urban or industrial area, please note that you have to specially request lead testing (extra fee required) if you get a soil test from Logan Labs.

Alternatively, UMass Amherst does an inexpensive heavy metal test as a part of their regular soil analysis. If you go this route, it would be very helpful for us to see both the UMass and Logan Labs test reports as having these two very different tests give a unique perspective to nutrient availability in your soil.

Questions? Email soilhealth@nofamass.dreamhosters.com