Analyses and Pricing

- Full Service Soil Food Web Consulting

– Microscopy, Composting, Planning, Application and Follow Up

• Consulting is charged on a hourly basis $65-75 plus milage

• Details are arranged through a written contract

- Nematode Abundance (# of individuals / gram of soil) and identification by function

- Main Assessment

1. Protozoan abundance (# of individuals / gram of soil) and identification

2. Filamentous organisms biomass (μg/g of soil) and general identification (beneficial and non-beneficial)

3. Fungal to Bacteria Ratio

4. Detailed summary report, including successional guide of desired organism levels

- Bacterial Assessment

1. Bacteria biomass (μg/g of soil) and general identification (beneficial and non-beneficial)

(Partial assessments can include any one or a combination of the assessments listed below)

- Nematode Abundance - $50
- Protozoan Abundance - $50
- Fungal Bacterial Ratio - $75
- Bacterial - $50

- Nematode Extraction
(a highly effective method of determining abundance and diversity of nematodes in your soil)

1. Non-Root Feeding Nematode Extraction - $65

2. Root Feeding Nematode Extraction - $85

This extraction method may also be used to inoculate your soil with beneficial nematodes

Each extraction is a multi-day procedure used to isolate the nematode population in your soil sample followed by microscopic analysis to determine nematode function.

- Protozoan Infusion

This is an effective method of rebalancing the soil food web when protozoan populations are low.

This is 24-48 hour process and it is preferred to use plant material from the site on which the infusion will be applied.

- Support and planning in transitioning to organic production

- Support with organic certification documentation