The University of Wisconsin-Madison Soil and Forage Analysis Lab has moved to a new location. Formerly housed at the school's Marshfield Agricultural Research Station in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the lab is now part of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene and located in a WSLH facility in Madison.
"The Soil and Forage Analysis Lab is a great addition to the State Lab of Hygiene, as we already offer a wide variety of tests related to public and environmental health, primarily focusing on water and air," says Jamie Schauer, WSLH director and professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UW-Madison. "This addition will serve as an engine to drive research and promote activity in the space of soil, with the big-picture goal of studying and supporting a healthy environment."
Established in 1903, the WSLH is part of UW-Madison and serves as the state's official public, environmental and occupational health laboratory. It provides analytical services, research and development, public health programs, laboratory proficiency testing, and training and education of students and professionals; and is considered a trusted resource for soil testing services utilized by farmers, gardeners, researchers and others.
From its new home, the Soil and Forage Analysis Lab looks to expand its services across the state and strengthen partnerships across campus.
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