So you have to carefully evaluate value-added agricultural enterprises. Develop a thorough production plan, devise a marketing plan and conduct a feasibility study. Farmers often find themselves better prepared for the production aspect than the planning and evaluation phases. The ADC conducts market research, develops financial plans, devises production plans and conducts feasibility studies. ADC specialists assist Tennessee farmers with the evaluation and development of value-added agricultural enterprises and products.
Soil testing can answer that question.
Not only does it tell you what kind of fertilizer or lime to use, it also can tell you how much to use for the best results. Guessing about which fertilizer or how much to use can have disastrous consequences. You lose time and money spent on seeds or plants because you didn't have the right balance of soil fertility. But it takes so long to get the results. Well, The University of Tennessee now has a new tool to assist in rapidly returning soil test information and recommendations.