Soil Sample Cost Share

This soil sampling cost-share program is available to any Missaukee county landowner that would like to know and understand the makeup of their soil. Farmers, gardeners, and landowners can take advantage of this incentive. Governmental entities are not eligible for this program.

How does this work? Take a soil sample (about 1 cup of soil per site) and bring it to Ceres Solutions or McBain Grain for testing (addresses below). Once you receive your soil test results, bring the test results and your receipt to the Missaukee Conservation District where you will be partially reimbursed for the testing costs.

The Missaukee Conservation District will cost-share 50% of the cost of each test not to exceed $100 per Missaukee County household per calendar year. This will be done on a first-come first-serve basis and will continue until funds are depleted. The cost share program is made possible by the 2024 Missaukee Conservation District millage, up for renewal in 2030.

Why Test Your Soil?

Helps you choose the correct fertilizers-- give your plants what they really need!
Helps avoid excessive fertilizer use
- Saves money
- Protects the environment
- Prevents damage to the plant
Improves crop yield and plant growth

What You Need to do to Participate

Collect a soil sample. Ceres Solutions and McBain Grain have free soil sample baggies, but you can also use your own plastic baggie. The sample should be 1 cup of soil per test site.
Take the samples to McBain Grain or Ceres Solutions, who will send them out for testing.
Bring a copy of your receipt and test results to the Missaukee Conservation District.
Get reimbursed for a portion of your testing costs.