Illinois Soil Testing Association

Consider Joining the Illinois Soil Testing Association

Who Can Belong to ISTA?

The following individuals may apply for membership in ISTA:

• OWNER/OPERATOR - Any individual testing soils in Illinois or providing soil
  testing services in Illinois, whether or not the laboratory is located in Illinois, may
  be granted an active membership for one year by paying the annual membership
  dues.
  
• LABORATORY SUPERVISOR/TECHNICIAN - Any individual qualified by
  educational degree or experience and actively engaged in laboratory testing of
  soils may be granted an active membership by paying the annual membership
  dues.
  
• AGRONOMIST/CONSULTANT - Any individual qualified by educational degree or
  experience to advise farmers and agriculturally related industry personnel in the
  areas of agronomic practices, and who is actively engaged in the business of
  such advising, and who uses an association-approved soil testing laboratory,
  may be granted an active membership for one year by paying the annual
  membership.
  
• EDUCATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS - A membership conferred on members of the
  educational and advisory committee and other persons in the educational
  community who wish to be involved. (Does not require dues and does not have
  voting rights)
  
• AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP - A membership shall be granted to persons who have
  expressed an interest in the Illinois Soil Testing Association. (No voting rights)
  
• HONORARY MEMBERSHIP - Granted to a deserving individual who has
  supported the association by past actions. (Does not have voting rights, but is
  granted lifetime membership; no dues required)
  

How Do I Join?

Contact ISTA at info@soiltesting.org, call them at (618) 281-6648 or simply download an
application by clicking here.  Complete the application, include the appropriate annual
dues payment and send both items to:

ISTA Management Office
P.O. Box 168
Columbia, IL  62236

Member labs interested in taking part in ISTA's Proficiency Testing Program also must
complete this form and submit an additional $150 check to cover the costs of the
program.