THE SOIL AND FEED TESTING LABORATORY of the Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture is a modern, accredited testing facility providing the most up-to-date and accurate chemical analysis on soil, feed, plant tissue and greenhouse media. The Soil and Feed Testing Laboratory also provides specialized tests such as seed germination, manure and compost analysis.

The Laboratory prides itself in its quality control measures as each sample analyzed by the Laboratory is subject to rigorous quality assurance measures before the result is verified and released to the client. The Soil and Feed Testing Laboratory is also committed to rapid turn-a- round times ranging from 1 to 2 working days for plant tissue to 3 to 4 working days for soil and greenhouse analysis.

The Laboratory is located in the Federal Research Station building at 440 University Avenue in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Samples may be delivered directly to the Lab or any District Agricultural Office within the Province. For more information, contact the Lab Supervisor, Anna Marie MacFarlane.

• Soil Testing Fees
• Feed Testing Fees
• Leaf Tissue Testing Fees
• Seed Testing Fees
• Special Products Testing Fees

• Annual Ryegrass Fertilization
• Controlling Brown-Heart in Rutabagas
• Estimating Net Energy Content of Forages
• Fertility Facts for Home Gardeners
• Micronutrients Supplements in Potato Fertilizers
• Nitrogen Sources in Potato Fertilizers
• Potato Fertilization
• Soil pH and Liming Facts
• Split Nitrogen Applications For Potatoes
• Spring Cereal Fertilization
• Supplemental Nutrient Applications For Potatoes
• The How and Why of Potato Tissue Testing
• Tree Fruit Fertilization

• Feed Analysis [119 KB PDF File]
• Greenhouse & Potting Soil Analysis [138 KB PDF File]
• Plant Tissue Analysis [154 KB PDF File]
• Seed Germination Analysis [125 KB PDF File]
• Soil Sample Analysis[229 KB PDF File]
• Special Products Analysis [135 KB PDF File]

Soil Testing

• How to Interpret your Soil Test Report
• Soil Testing for the Home Gardener
• The Why and How of Soil Testing

Feed Testing

• Feed Lab Responsive to Client Needs
• Understanding Feed Test Results
• Suggested Analytical Tests

Water Testing

• Water Testing

Related Resources

• Weather
• Livestock Feed Statistics
• PEI Agricultural Statistics
• Frequently Asked Questions

• Anna Marie MacFarlane, Acting Laboratory Manager
• Marlene MacNeill, Quality Assurance Officer
  • Lori C. Connolly, Lab Supervisor
  • Sandra Gauthier, Administrative Support
  • Cindy MacDonald, Agricultural Lab Technologist
  • Patti Shea, Agricultural Lab Technologist
  • Nancy Smith, Laboratory Technician
  • Jana Dingwell, Agricultural Lab Technologist
  • Tara R Ileso, Agricultural Lab Technician
  • Jacquelyn Garhnum, Agricultural Lab Technician