Office Services
Educational Bulletins & Publications
Extension Educational bulletins / publications are sold in the office, however, best to call ahead for availability. You can also search for and order bulletins at our MSU Extension Bookstore Publications
Commercial Soil Testing
Soil boxes for sample collection can be ordered on-line, as well as purchased at the office at a cost of $13.53 each, this includes tax. You’ll receive a Soil Sample Information form to complete and send with your samples to the MSU Soil and Plant Nutrient Laboratory. Test results will be interpreted by an agricultural Extension educator. To understand your soil test results go online at the MSU Soil Test Results website.
Home, Yard and Garden
Toll Free Lawn and Garden Hotline: 1-888-678-3464 (1-888-MSUE-4MI)
Hotline is staffed by MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture Educators and Master Gardener volunteers, the Hotline is available weekdays 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. When calling the 1-888-678-3464 number, please make sure to choose Option #1 for the Lawn and Garden Hotline.
Home Soil Test Kit
Available to purchase for $25.53 (this includes tax) or order online at MSU Extension Bookstore – Bulletin E-3154. Note: You must provide an email address as results will be sent directly to you via email. If you would like help interpreting test results, call our statewide Lawn and Garden Helpline at 1-888-678-3464, option 1.
Pesticide Applicator Program; Certification, Training, Exams & Manuals
Certification and Training
- MSU Extension Pesticide Training & Certification
- Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)
All exam and scheduling questions should be addressed to the Michigan Department of Ag (MDA) at 1-800-292-3939.
Manuals for Certification Training
- Can be purchased at the office, however, suggest you call ahead to make sure they are in stock.
- MSU Extension Bookstore – can be purchased online with credit card.