[Farmall] Was...Re: O/T...."what can I grow"? Now...speak to myparanoia

[Mike Sloane]

Here in NJ, they have combined the offices of soil conservation (US) and 
ag extension (state), with the county still being on its own, so you 
really have to study the "organization charts" to make sure you get the 
right person. In typical government bureaucracy methods, there are 
several overlapping functions carried on in all three operations, so you 
have to be careful. But when you do get the ag guy, he or she can be a 
big help, especially if things are slow in the office - they may even 
come out and take a look and offer suggestions. As John wrote, avoid the 
US soil conservation people if at all possible (in my experience).

Mike

John Hall wrote:
> Hard to say about you local gov. but here soil testing is done on the state 
> level. And they don't care if it came from your yard, garden. or 1,000 acre 
> farm. You can probably pick up the boxes for the samples at your local FSA 
> office. Now if you want to get somebody meddling around, call in the guys 
> from soil and water conservation......
> 
> John
>