A VISIT TO SOIL LAB & MORE

A group of Master Gardener Volunteers led by our agent, Eric, recently visited the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Agromonic Division.   It was an information packed morning.  The day started in the soil testing lab where they were shown what happens with those little brown boxes filled with soil.  Next came the nematode testing area where they were able to view the tiny worms with microscopes.  The last stop was the lab for plant tissue/compost/pond water analysis.  The day ended with lunch and shopping at the Farmers' Market.

P.S.  Those that didn't follow the rules (long pants) had to wear blue coveralls!  Everyone looks so serious!  For more information about these services offered to farmers and gardeners, click here:  NCDA & CS AGRONOMIC DIVISION.