Soil Testing is Available from the CSU Soil and Plant Testing Lab & Other Labs
Please see this link for the Soil and Plant Lab Home Page:
https://agsci.colostate.edu/soiltestinglab/
Link to Submittal Forms:
https://agsci.colostate.edu/soiltestinglab/sample-submittal-forms/
Link to Price List:
https://agsci.colostate.edu/soiltestinglab/price-list/
Link to Sampling Instructions:
Please note that the CSU Denver Extension office no longer has soil collection jars. Please place your soil in a plastic or waterproof paper bag.
Once you have filled out and printed your submittal form, include it with your sample and mail or deliver to:
CSU Spur
Soil, Water and Plant, Testing Lab
Room T-316
4780 National Western Drive
Denver, CO 80216
How to interpret your soil test results:
You can also find other soil and water labs here: https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/agriculture/selecting-an-analytical-laboratory-0-520/
Urban Agriculture in Denver:
Denver is home to a vibrant urban agriculture scene. There are many organizations working on urban agriculture in the Denver area and CSU Extension has its own projects and supports many others.
The Denver CSU Extension Office is happy to help answer any of your questions or concerns regarding urban agriculture. We can help with soil testing, crop planning, insect and pathogen identification and help with all of your questions and concerns. We can also connect you to other great local, regional and national resources.
Community Partners:
Here is a list of other great resources in Denver. It is by no means exhaustive so please give us a call if you have any questions or concerns.
- For starting a community garden, Denver Urban Gardens is a great organization to reach out to.
- For school gardens in Denver Public Schools, the Garden to Cafeteria program may be of interest.
- If you would like to become involved in policy around food in Denver, please consider joining the Denver Sustainable Food Policy Council.
- If you need help with starting a farming business, Colorado Building Farmers is an amazing course.
Contact Us:
We look forward to working with you on urban agriculture projects!
Contact our office for more information.