Alabama Extension & Soil Testing Directory
Find your local Alabama County Cooperative Extension office, official state university soil analysis lab, and Master Gardener volunteer plant clinics.
🔬 State Soil Testing Laboratory
Official Lab: Auburn University Soil Testing Laboratory
Standard Fee: $10 per routine soil sample
Turnaround Time: 5 to 7 business days
State residents can obtain soil sample bags and submittal forms at any local county extension branch.
🌱 State Growing Conditions
Soil Types: Appalachian Plateau Clay and Sandy Loam
Hardiness Zones: Zone 8a
Popular Crops: Peaches, tomatoes, sweet corn, bermudagrass
Alabama soils tend to be acidic; test soil to calculate proper lime applications.
Featured County Directories in Alabama (1 Listing)
Jefferson County
Extension Office: Alabama Cooperative Extension - Jefferson County
Soil Lab Fee: $10 per routine soil sample
Phone: (205) 325-5342
Looking for Another County in Alabama?
Every county in Alabama is supported by the state Land-Grant University Extension system. If your specific county directory is currently being indexed, you can submit your soil samples directly to Auburn University Soil Testing Laboratory or contact our editorial desk for direct local office hours.
Request Local Extension Info for Your CountyFrequently Asked Questions: Alabama Soil & Extension
How do I get my soil tested in Alabama?
To test your soil in Alabama, collect 10 to 12 soil cores from a depth of 4 to 6 inches across your garden or field, air-dry the sample indoors, fill out your county extension submission form, and submit it to Auburn University Soil Testing Laboratory or your local county extension office.
How much does soil testing cost in Alabama?
Routine soil fertility analysis in Alabama typically costs $10 per routine soil sample. Turnaround time for results is usually 5 to 7 business days.
Does every county in Alabama have a Cooperative Extension Office?
Yes. Every county in Alabama is served by the state's Land-Grant University Extension system. While our directory highlights primary regional office hubs and university labs, local extension agents serve horticulturists, farmers, and home gardeners across all counties in Alabama.
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Sahajul is an independent agricultural data researcher based in India and founder of LocalSoilLab.com. He specializes in compiling, structuring, and verifying US land-grant university extension services, soil lab testing fee schedules, and county Master Gardener contact directories directly from official .edu and USDA NIFA portals.