Vermont Extension & Soil Testing Directory
Find your local Vermont County Cooperative Extension office, official state university soil analysis lab, and Master Gardener volunteer plant clinics.
🔬 State Soil Testing Laboratory
Official Lab: UVM Agricultural and Environmental Testing Laboratory
Standard Fee: $15 per routine garden 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: Champlain Valley Silt Loam & Glacial Till
Hardiness Zones: Zone 5a / 5b
Popular Crops: Apples, berries, brassicas, maple sap, cool-season turf
Vermont soils tend to be acidic; test soil pH in spring to determine lime requirements.
Featured County Directories in Vermont (1 Listing)
Chittenden County
Extension Office: UVM Extension - Chittenden County
Soil Lab Fee: $15 per routine garden soil sample
Phone: (802) 656-5433
Looking for Another County in Vermont?
Every county in Vermont 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 UVM Agricultural and Environmental Testing Laboratory or contact our editorial desk for direct local office hours.
Request Local Extension Info for Your CountyFrequently Asked Questions: Vermont Soil & Extension
How do I get my soil tested in Vermont?
To test your soil in Vermont, 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 UVM Agricultural and Environmental Testing Laboratory or your local county extension office.
How much does soil testing cost in Vermont?
Routine soil fertility analysis in Vermont typically costs $15 per routine garden soil sample. Turnaround time for results is usually 5 to 7 business days.
Does every county in Vermont have a Cooperative Extension Office?
Yes. Every county in Vermont 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 Vermont.
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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.