Virginia Extension & Soil Testing Directory
Find your local Virginia County Cooperative Extension office, official state university soil analysis lab, and Master Gardener volunteer plant clinics.
🔬 State Soil Testing Laboratory
Official Lab: Virginia Tech 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: Blue Ridge and Ridge-Valley Loam (Naturally acidic)
Hardiness Zones: Zone 6b
Popular Crops: Apples, berries, sweet corn, cool-season grasses
Virginia soils leach calcium during rainy spring months; test soil pH to calculate lime requirements.
Featured County Directories in Virginia (1 Listing)
Montgomery County
Extension Office: Virginia Cooperative Extension - Montgomery County
Soil Lab Fee: $10 per routine soil sample
Phone: (540) 382-5749
Looking for Another County in Virginia?
Every county in Virginia 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 Virginia Tech Soil Testing Laboratory or contact our editorial desk for direct local office hours.
Request Local Extension Info for Your CountyFrequently Asked Questions: Virginia Soil & Extension
How do I get my soil tested in Virginia?
To test your soil in Virginia, 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 Virginia Tech Soil Testing Laboratory or your local county extension office.
How much does soil testing cost in Virginia?
Routine soil fertility analysis in Virginia typically costs $10 per routine soil sample. Turnaround time for results is usually 5 to 7 business days.
Does every county in Virginia have a Cooperative Extension Office?
Yes. Every county in Virginia 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 Virginia.
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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.