Office Services

Educational Bulletins & Publications

Financial transactions by cash, check, or credit cards via a QR code; however, please note that we are not able to accept credit card payments for some workshops and events.

Extension Educational bulletins / publications are sold in the office, however, it is best to call ahead for availability. You can also search for and order bulletins at our MSU Extension Bookstore Publications

Soil Testing (Don't Guess...soil test!)

Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Mailer

Residential Lawns, Vegetable Gardens, Flower Gardens, Trees and Shrubs

Available to purchase for $26 in our office; or order online at the MSU Extension Bookstore at http://shop.msu.edu/product_p/bulletin-e3154.html. 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. 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.

Toll Free Lawn and Garden Hotline: 1-888-678-3464 (1-888-MSUE-4MI)

Commercial Field Crop Soil Test

Agriculture Crops, Commercial Growers, Pastures and Wildlife Forage

Soil boxes for sample collection cannot be ordered on-line but can be purchased at the office at a cost of $18 each. You will receive a Soil Sample Information form to complete and send with your samples to the Laboratory. Test results will be interpreted by an agricultural Extension educator. To understand your soil test results, fertilizer calculator etc. please visit https://homesoiltest.msu.edu/

Plant and Insect Diagnostics

Questions involving plant health analysis, plant/weed identification and insect infestation may be answered by also calling toll-free 1-88-678-3464 (Option 1). If a complete diagnostic analysis is necessary, a live sample may sent to the Michigan State University Center for Integrated Plant Systems (CIPS) for a fee. There is more information on services offered by CIPS.

Pesticide Applicator Program; Certification, Training, Exams & Manuals

Certification and Training In Allegan In 2023!!!

Feb. 9, 2023 - Human Services Building, Zimmerman Room. 3255 122nd Avenue, Allegan, Michigan.
Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD)

For questions about online registration, or program content contact John Stone, Coordinator MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program at stonejo2@msu.edu or 616-890-6729.

Contact for MDARD pesticide applicator certification status: Lisa Graves at gravesl@michigan.gov or 1-800-292-3939.

CHECK IN TIME FOR THE SESSION IS 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND THE CORE REVIEW AND THE TEST.
ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL!!! - NO REFUNDS OR DEFERRING TO OTHER LOCATIONS ARE ALLOWED.

Manuals for Certification Training

Can be purchased at the Allegan County MSUE office, however, please call ahead to ensure they are in stock.
Manuals can be also be purchased online from National Pesticide Safety Education Center using a credit card. https://npsecstore.com/pages/michigan