Small Farms and Horticulture
We offer resources and programming regarding soils, vegetable gardening, fruit trees, ornamentals, lawns, insects, weeds and other related topics.
Our volunteers are available to help answer questions. Contact the office at 208-883-2267 or email latah@uidaho.edu to reach them.
Small Farms
The Farm and Garden Series classes are taught in the evening throughout the winter/spring. These classes are tailored to the community’s needs and requests and differ each year. Check the UI Calendar or contact the office for details. See our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/uiextensionlatahcounty.
General Horticulture Programs
General horticulture programs and workshops are developed based on community needs. Please search the UI Extension calendar for more detailed information. UI Extension, Latah County offers an Idaho Master Gardener certificate program every other spring with registration in the fall. During the off years, Extension offers a 6-week, beginner gardening class. For more information, please email latah@uidaho.edu.
Tuesday Community Market
The Tuesday Community Market opens the first Tuesday of June and is held from 4-7 p.m. on the lawn at the Latah County Fair and Event Center (1021 Harold Street, Moscow). The market will be held every Tuesday from June to mid-October featuring local bands, vendors selling eggs, milk, microgreens, plants, produce, beer, food and more.
If you would like to participate in the market or have additional questions, please email tuesdaymarket@uidaho.edu or call at 208-883-2267.
Services
The UI Extension, Latah County office provides assistance and information on soil testing.
Soil Fertility Test
The standard soil fertility test includes pH, nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium and organic matter and costs $35.
Getting Started
Call the office at 208-883-2267 to check the availability of the soil probe and receive a collection bag and submission form at no charge.
How to Take a Soil Sample
- Assemble a clean plastic bucket and a shovel or soil probe.
Tools should be stainless steel or aluminum alloy. No iron. - Take eight to 12 randomly spaced soil samples at a depth of 8-12 inches.
- Mix samples thoroughly and fill collection bag with two cups of composite soil.
- Fill out the submission form (PDF) with name, address and phone.
Indicate what you are sampling in the “Submitter ID” column. - Take sample, a $35 check payable to “Bursar, University of Idaho” and submission form to the Analytical Sciences Laboratory:
Holm Research Center
2222 W 6th Street
Moscow, ID 83844-2203 - Results will be available in approximately ten days.
Contact the UI Extension, Latah County office at latah@uidaho.edu or 208-883-2267 for help interpreting results.
Resources
Check out the following publications for more information on soil sampling and testing: