Test your irrigation water for nitrogen

The Dakota County Environmental Resources Department will be offering farmers with irrigation an opportunity to test their irrigation water for nitrogen at no cost. Interested individuals may collect sample bottles starting July 9, 2023 from either the Pleasant Hill Library in Hastings, or the Extension and Conservation Center in Farmington.

Samples must be returned to one of these locations between July 16, 2023 – July 31, 2023. Participants will be provided their results and learn how they can be used to properly credit irrigation water for nitrogen by a staff member of the Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District. For more details about this event, go to www.co.dakota.mn.us and search Irrigation water testing. For questions, contact Matt Belanger of the Groundwater Protection Unit:

Email: matthew.belanger@co.dakota.mn.us
Phone: 952-891-7132