Yancey County ANR Programs - Yancey County Center

About Our Programs

Agriculture Programs at NC Cooperative Extension of Yancey County are committed to helping Yancey County farms remain profitable and successful well into the future. Our goal is to share trusted, un-biased university research based information that will encourage Yancey County agricultural producers to adopt recommended best management production practice, and applicable emerging technologies. Ultimately, we desire to serve as a catalyst to improve the livelihoods of local farmers which make up a very diverse localized agriculture industry. We assist producers of all types and production methodologies. Whether raising crops or livestock, utilizing conventional or organic production practices, our programs have the same end goal- helping Yancey County producers succeed!

Soil Testing

Soil testing is used to indicate soil fertility of crop and pasture fields. This process estimates the essential plant nutrients that are available in the soil for plants to take up and use. Soil testing is also used to produce site-specific fertilizer recommendations formulated based upon research results. These recommendations are designed to inform farmers about the nutrients they need to make their crops produce as desired. Soil Samples can be submitted to the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Soil Testing Laboratory. Soil testing is free through NCDA&CS April thru Thanksgiving.

NC Cooperative Extension of Yancey County is available to help farmers with their soil testing by:

assisting with soil sample submission,
recommending best soil testing practices and procedures
accessing and interpreting soil test reports
assisting producers in calculating and planning fertilizer and nutrient amendment applications

Soil testing supplies (including soil sample boxes, soil test submission forms, and soil probes) are available at the NC Cooperative Extension Yancey County Center for Yancey County agricultural producers. Soil probes can be checked out with a small deposit which will be returned when the soil probe is returned on time.

Agricultural Drone Clover Seeding Program

NC Cooperative Extension of Yancey County has a limited amount of clover seed available to distribute livestock producers in Yancey County. We can also help producers over-seed clover onto their pastures using our agricultural drone. This program will be offered as long as seed supplies last. Livestock producers can receive enough clover seed to sow up to 10 acres or pasture. If you are interested in receiving clover seed, or if you would like to have clover seeded by drone, contact David Davis (david_davis@ncsu.edu) or call the NC Cooperative Extension Yancey County Center at (828) 682-6186.