Thank you for contacting MSU Extension. Yes, you can definitely purchase soil sample bags through Michigan State University Extension and receive recommendations directly from MSU. A&L Labs analyze the soil samples and send results to MSU Extension where a recommendation will be generated and sent to you by expert MSU Extension staff. All MSU recommendations utilize the latest research and follow state laws and guidelines.

Home Lawn and Garden
soil self-mailers including sample bags are available for purchase through local MSU Extension offices (https://www.canr.msu.edu/outreach/county) or even easier through the MSU Bookstore at https://shop.msu.edu/products/soil-test-mailer
where they are mailed directly to you.

Commercial soil sample bags can only be purchased in person at MSU Extension offices. The cost for the commercial samples does not include shipping costs to A&L Labs.

Please note it is important clients purchase the correct sample bag (Home Lawn and Garden vs. Commercial). There are different recommendations for commercial and home lawn and garden samples. Also, the soil tests do not test for heavy metals, pesticide residue on soil and plants, or PFOS. For a list of labs that provide those types of tests, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/testing-for-contaminants-in-soil-water-and-plants

Thank you for reaching out. Best wishes this growing season!