Soil labs by state
Kentucky
Kentucky residents use the University of Kentucky Soil Laboratory for routine soil analysis, with strong guidance to work through the local Cooperative Extension office. UK publishes homeowner submittal forms for home lawn and home garden samples, and county offices across all 120 counties can help with sample bags, paperwork, and interpretation.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- State soil lab
- University of Kentucky Soil Laboratory
- Lab website
- Official page →
- Basic test price
- $8 routine soil test
- Find your county Extension office
- Official page →
Official resources in Kentucky
Official UK page explaining routine soil testing, sample submission options, and the recommendation to use your county Extension office.
Official UK forms page with home lawn and home garden soil test submittal forms.
Official UK price list showing published test prices, tax note, and lab mailing addresses.
Official county office finder page listing Kentucky Extension offices by county.
Official directory for finding county Extension personnel and contact information.
Key facts for Kentucky
- Kentucky residents are told to submit soil samples through their county Extension office because UK says agents can help interpret reports and recommendations. (https://www.rs.uky.edu/soil/soil.php)
- If using the county office is not possible, UK says Kentucky residents may mail samples, submittal form, and payment directly to the lab. (https://www.rs.uky.edu/soil/soil.php)
- UK says sample containers are available at the county Extension office. (https://www.rs.uky.edu/soil/soil.php)
- UK provides separate homeowner soil submittal forms for Home Lawn and Home Garden samples. (https://www.rs.uky.edu/soil/forms.php)
- The published routine soil test price is $8, and the price list says 6% sales tax is added. (https://www.rs.uky.edu/soil/forms/pricelist.pdf)
- Kentucky Extension says it has offices in each of Kentucky's 120 counties. (https://extension.mgcafe.uky.edu/county-offices)
What to do next
- Pick up soil sample containers and start with your county Extension office so staff can help choose the right home lawn or home garden form.
- If you cannot use the county office, download the correct submittal form and mail the sample with payment directly to the University of Kentucky lab.
- Use the county offices page or the Extension Field Directory to find your county office and local Extension personnel before collecting samples.
Helpful guides
- How to take a soil sample for a lab test
- University soil labs vs. private labs vs. home kits
- How to read a soil test report
- Soil pH and lime: what your test is telling you