Agriculture related resources can be found at the Extension Institute of Agriculture website, you can use the quick links below:

• Crops and Soils
• Dairy
• Farm Management
• Livestock
• Discovery Farms
  

Soil Samples

Extension Iron County office is ready to assist farmers and homeowners with a variety of soil analysis services. Including:

• Soil sample bags
• Submission forms
• Helpful publications
• Answers to your soil results questions

For soil testing, please bring your sample (about 2 cups per sample) to the Extension office anytime between 8 am – 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Soil samples are sent to the UW Soil and Forage lab to be tested. Results arrive in 7-10 business days. Costs vary, depending on the type and quantity of samples and test desired. If you have any questions, feel free to call 715-561-2695.

Additional horticulture resources can be found at the Wisconsin Horticulture Program website or you can use the quick links below:

• UW – Wisconsin Horticulture
• UW – Department of Entomology Insect Diagnostic Lab
• UW – Plant Disease and Diagnostic Clinic
• UW – Soil and Plant Analysis Laboratory
• UW – The Wisconsin Gardener – Public TV
• Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
• University of Connecticut Plant Database
• Ohio State University Plant Dictionary
• USDA Plants Database
• Weed Science Society of America

Visit the Master Gardener website here!

Latest Wisconsin Agriculture Program News & Information

• Association of County Agricultural Agents Honors 2023 Award Recipients
• Innovation Awards Reinforce Community Connections through Extension Research and Outreach
• Division of Extension announces recipients of 2022 Wisconsin Idea Collaboration Grant
• Extension, CALS representatives bring expertise to state conservation board
• Introducing Division of Extension’s Agriculture Water Quality Outreach Specialists
• Badger Crop Connect topics for summer webinars announced
• Ag educators recognized by Wisconsin Association of County Agricultural Agents
• Extension’s Small Ruminant webinar explores Arlington Research Station Sheep Unit
• Extension Innovation Grants Prompt Community Collaboration on Food Systems, Water Quality, Accessibility, and Outreach
• Extension’s Small Ruminant webinars highlight what to consider when expanding your meat goat business and provide a look at UW-Madison sheep research

Do you plan on exhibiting vegetables, herbs and fruits in the Iron County Fair? Be sure to check out our Extension Iron County exhibitor guide below:

Selecting & Preparing Vegetables, Herbs, & Fruit Exhibits at the Iron County Fair.pdf