Free soil testing on September 7 and September 27 in Alfred NY
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Annual Soil pH Clinic 2025
Knowing your soil’s pH is an important first step in creating healthy gardens, lawns, and landscapes. Bring your soil samples and learn more about your garden or lawn!
The group of Master Gardener Volunteers of Cornell Cooperative Extension will be offering free soil pH testing at two convenient locations this September:
- Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the Alfred Farmers Market (3 S Main, Alfred, NY 14802), from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
- Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the TinkerTown Hardware Store (833 State Rte 244, Alfred Station, NY 14803), from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.
Bring up to two soil samples for free testing. Additional samples will be tested for just $3 each.
Learn how to take a soil sample visiting https://allegany.cce.cornell.edu/gardening/soil-care/soil-health
For additional information, contact Cristian Acosta at cfa34@cornell.edu or 585-268-7644 ext 14.
Register for Master Gardener Volunteer Training 2025-2026
Are you passionate about gardening and eager to make a positive impact in your community? Join our Master Gardener Volunteer training program and unlock the secrets of becoming a certified Master Gardener!
Program Highlights:
- Comprehensive Training: Learn from experienced horticulturalists and experts in the field.
- Hands-On Experience: Gain practical gardening skills through workshops and real-world projects.
- Community Engagement: Give back by sharing your knowledge and helping local gardens flourish.
- Certification: Become a certified Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Volunteer upon completion.
Registration opens from September 2, 2025, to October 10, 2025.
How to join to this training?
Participating in this Master Gardener Volunteer training is easy! Simply visit https://allegany.cce.cornell.edu/gardening, look for this post, read about the program and register to secure your spot. For any questions, please contact Cristian Acosta at cfa34@cornell.edu or calling 585-268-7644 ext 14.
“Master Gardener Volunteer program” is one of many programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County. The association is part of the national cooperative extension system, an educational partnership between County, State, and Federal governments. As New York’s land grant university Cornell administers the system in this state. For more information, call 585-268-7644 or visit our website at www.cce.cornell.edu/allegany. Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for providing equal program and employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.
