We will offer free testing of garden soil samples for pH at Becker’s Farm on Wednesday, May 6 ,from 10:00 AM to Noon. Does your garden soil need to be amended for pH? Come find out, learn why the pH of the soil is important, and say hello to the Rensselaer County Master Gardener volunteers. We will accept one soil sample per household, take it to our office to test, and return your results by mail. Becker’s Farm is a full-service garden center and nursery located at 420 Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush.
For more information contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 518-272-4210 or mmp74@cornell.edu
David Chinery
Horticulture Turf Management Sr. Resource Educator
dhc3@cornell.edu
(518) 272-4210 ext 114
Last updated April 8, 2026