|  Dr. Chad Follis -- Director, Civic Leaders Internship Program, University of Missouri-Columbia
Phone: 573-884-5744 .... Email: ccfc9b@missouri.edu
Direct the service learning internships that focus on government and non-profit experiences. Recruit
students and campus programs to expand student career opportunities. Assist with development of
service learning courses and departmental programs campus wide. Expand partnerships with service
agencies, governmental, non-profit and for profit. Curriculum oversight for Service Learning courses
inside the department, consisting of in person or virtual site visits, competency assessments, course
development. Continue on-site relationships with students’ agency. Mentor students toward career
goals in the internship and confirm they are effectively engaged in the learning outcomes in the
classroom and service to community |
University of Missouri Extension -- Agriculture and environment
The Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory analyzes soil, plant, water, manure, compost and greenhouse media. The laboratory provides quality testing and unbiased, research-based recommendations to clients for economically viable and environmentally safe nutrient management practices. The fee-based services are available to farmers, homeowners, vegetable and fruit growers, lawn and landscape specialists, golf course managers, consultants, researchers and government agencies.
SOIL AND PLANT TESTING LABORATORY
The services that we offer include:
- Analyzing soil for nutrient content and fertility status
- Providing recommendations for economical, environmentally safe and balanced fertilizer and lime applications
- Special soil tests for nutrient management plans and for addressing environmental issues
- Analyzing potting mixes for nursery growers
- Analyzing plant tissue for field crops, ornamentals, vegetables, fruits and turfs
- Compost testing
- Manure analysis
- Water testing for domestic, irrigation, poultry and livestock suitability
