Opportunity for soil microbial testing for certified organic farms

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Laura Kaminsky

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Apr 1, 2026, 10:59:10 AM (yesterday) Apr 1

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Hello all,

See below and the attached flyer for an opportunity for soil microbial testing. Note that this testing is only available for certified organic farms.

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You are invited to be part of a national research study about microbial diversity in organic soils. Microbial diversity is the variety and composition of microscopic organisms like bacteria, fungi, and amoebae. The goal of the study is to better understand how the microbial diversity in soil is affected by organic management practices, and whether simple diversity measurements can tell us about soil health.

You can read more about the study, including risks and benefits, and enroll by clicking the link here: https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVUbZYRKsBht1RQ

If you decide to join, we will mail you a soil sampling kit and survey that you can return anytime during the growing season. Later, we send you a personalized report showing measurements of the bacterial, fungal, protist, and nematode diversity detected in your soil samples and in other soils across the country. The information we gather will not be able to diagnose any specific pathogen or other soil problems, but can show differences in microbial composition between areas of your farm. Your participation will be confidential.

To participate, please review and complete the study enrollment form here, or feel free to contact me with questions.

This study, performed at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, is part of the USDA Organic Research and Extension Initiative Collaborative Project #2024-51300-43051, titled “Hunting for healthy soils: Organic management of soil micro-predators for pathogen control”. The project website is here.

Sincere thanks,

Lindsay Triplett

Agricultural Scientist, Plant Pathology and Ecology

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station

Email: Lindsay....@ct.gov

Phone: 203-974-8611

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Laura Kaminsky | Research Scientist | Pasa Sustainable Agriculture

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814.349.9856 x 718

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