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Community Gardens Soil Testing Program- Harvest New York - Cornell University - Cornell Cooperative Extension Home About Program Events Impacts in New York Specialists Contact Us Cornell Cooperative Extension Local Foods and Beverages Urban Agriculture Emerging Crops Ag Climate Resiliency Community Gardens Soil Testing Program Community Gardens Soil Testing Program Mallory Hohl, Urban Gardens Specialist Last Modified: April 16, 2026 Soil testing supports the growth and expansion of community gardens by protecting the health and safety of the food produced in these gardens.
CCE Harvest NY, in partnership with the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets (AGM) and the Cornell Soil Health Lab, is offering eligible, food-producing gardens in New York State the opportunity to send soil samples for testing without charge. The soil test will analyze samples for heavy metals and nutrient levels. Test results help gardeners make appropriate plans to produce high quality fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
Technical support and education for participating growers will be available from the Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest New York team. A soil test will be made available to eligible applicants in order of receipt of complete application, until funding is exhausted. Shipping costs associated with sending soil samples to the Cornell Soil Health Lab will also be covered under this funding.
The Harvest NY team can work with the grower for this part of the process. Please contact the Harvest NY specialist in your area for more information. (See Application for contact emails.)
For program details, download the 2026 Community Gardens Soil Testing Program Rules and the Application below. Questions regarding this program should be submitted to Mallory Hohl, Program Coordinator, at mdh286@cornell.
edu 2026 Community Gardens Soil Testing Program Rules (pdf; 181KB) 2026 Community Gardens Soil Testing Program Application (pdf; 123KB) Webinar: Biochar Applications on Urban Farms Hear from Deborah Aller, Cornell, about biochar applications on urban farms and its ability to act as a tool for soil health and climate mitigation. We will also be discussing the mission behind New York Center for Organics Recycling and Education (NYCORE).
Community Gardens Soil Testing Program Accepting Applications Soil testing supports the growth and expansion of community gardens by protecting the health and safety of the food produced in these gardens.
CCE Harvest NY, in partnership with the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets (AGM) and the Cornell Soil Health Lab, is offering eligible, food-producing gardens in New York State the opportunity to send soil samples for testing without charge. The soil test will analyze samples for heavy metals and nutrient levels. Test results help gardeners make appropriate plans to produce high quality fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
Technical support and education for participating growers will be available from the CCE Harvest New York team. Learn more about the 2026 Community Gardens Soil Testing Program . Equal Education and Employment | Working at Cornell If you have a disability and are having trouble accessing information on this website or need materials in an alternate format, contact web-accessibility contact for assistance.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible, food-producing gardens in New York State. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Community Gardens Soil Testing Program is funded by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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