Agricultural Samples

Dorchester County residents have three options to submit agricultural samples:

1. 1. Scheduled Drop-off
      • Accept check (only) in drop box with sample at time of transaction, no cash, or use Clover system for payment.
      • Tuesday and Thursday 9am-11am and 2pm-4pm
   2. Sample Pick-up
      • Agent may arrange with client to pick up samples on site or at another designated location. Not recommended for small sample numbers <20.
      • Pre-pay online, prepay via Clover system, pay by phone, pay by invoice
      • On demand
   3. Direct to Lab
      • Payment by check direct to lab

      • (shipping instructions). For single samples, a postage-paid mailer is available for purchase.

        Mail samples, including fees, directly to the Ag Services lab or Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic at the following addresses:

        Ag Services Lab (soil, forage, manure, etc.)

        171 Old Cherry Road, Clemson, SC 29634

        Fees and Submission forms are available at
        https://www.clemson.edu/public/regulatory/ag-srvc-lab/index.html

If you have any questions, please call 843-563-0135.

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