Sampling Instructions

  • Soil Sample Submission Instructions

    1. Schedule Your Assessment – Call us to book your sample evaluation.

    2. Label the Bag – Use a permanent marker to write the sample name, grower’s name, and collection date on a sealable plastic bag.

    3. Collect the Sample

      • Use a clean soil probe or spade to take 3” deep cores.

      • Brush away plant duff and organic matter before sampling.

      • Gather cores from areas representing average field conditions, avoiding variations in soil type, vegetation, or terrain.

    4. Mix the Sample

      • Thoroughly mix the cores in the plastic bag, filling it no more than halfway.

      • If needed, mix in a larger container first, then transfer enough to fill the bag halfway.

    5. Seal & Ship

      • Seal the bag with air inside.

      • Ship the sample the same day via 1-2 day shipping via UPS, FedEx or USPS to:

        Thriving Lands

        16214 SE Ferrell Rd

        Beaumont, KS 67012

  • Compost/Vermicast Sample Submission Instructions

    1. Schedule Your Assessment – Call us to book your sample evaluation.

    2. Label the Bag – Use a permanent marker to write the sample name, grower’s name, and collection date on a sealable plastic bag.

    3. Collect the Sample

      • Take Tablespoon sized samples from a minimum of 5 different parts of the pile or worm bin and a minimum of 12 inches deep into the pile. For large worm bins or windrows, collect 10-20 Tablespoon sized samples

        • Mix the samples together in the plastic bag

    4. Mix the Sample

      • Thoroughly mix the samples in the plastic bag, filling it no more than halfway.

      • If needed, mix in a larger container first, then transfer enough to fill the bag halfway.

    5. Seal & Ship

      • Seal the bag with air inside.

      • Ship the sample the same day via 3 day shipping via UPS, FedEx or USPS to:

    Thriving Lands

    16214 SE Ferrell Rd

    Beaumont, KS 67012

  • Liquid Sample Instructions:

    • Use a clean, dry plastic bottle. Label bottle with permanent marker. Write name of grower, and sample name and date collected

    • Take several samples from the center of your brewer and mix them together.

    • Fill the bottle no more than halfway with liquid to ensure enough air in the bottle.

    • Ship your sample the day of collection with 1-2 day shipping or overnight shipping via UPS or FedEx:

    Thriving Lands

    16214 SE Ferrell Rd

    Beaumont, KS 67012