Through special state funding, the Agronomic Division of NCDA&CS is waiving
all predictive and diagnostic laboratory fees (soil testing, plant
tissue analysis, nematode assay, waste & compost analysis,
solution analysis and soilless media analysis). This waiver is
applicable only for samples collected in the 27 officially
designated counties impacted by Hurricane Helene, through June
30, 2025.

To utilize these funds, clients must list one of designated counties
on the sample submission form. The counties are:  Alexander,
Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba,
Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lincoln,
Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Polk,
Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, and Yancey.

No further action on the part of the client is needed. If you have
any questions, please contact us at (919) 664-1600.