Decisions That Hold. Professional soil testing, aerial mapping, and land intelligence for properties of every size. All pricing is transparent, predictable, and self-calculable.
A structured evaluation to identify the right tier, the right priorities, and any issues that would limit success — before you commit to a larger investment.
- 2–4 hour property consultation
- Desktop analysis: aerial imagery, soil surveys, public land data
- Written readiness assessment — length determined by property complexity
- Clear tier recommendation with rationale
- Preliminary cost estimate for recommended service
- Identification of issues that could limit success
$225 credit applied toward Tier 3, 4, or 5 if you proceed within 6 months of your screening. A $450 screening can prevent a $3,000–10,000 mistake.
| Service Tier | ≤5 ac | 6–10 ac | 11–15 ac | 16–20 ac (base fee) |
21–80 ac $/ac over 20 |
81–160 ac $/ac over 20 |
161–320 ac $/ac over 20 |
321+ ac |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 — Basic + RGB | $200 | $400 | $600 | $800 | $800+(ac−20)×$7.50 | $800+(ac−20)×$7.00 | $800+(ac−20)×$6.00 | Custom |
| Tier 2 — Advanced + RGB | $300 | $600 | $900 | $1,200 | $1,200+(ac−20)×$12.00 | $1,200+(ac−20)×$10.50 | $1,200+(ac−20)×$9.00 | Custom |
| Tier 3 — Precision | $450 | $900 | $1,350 | $1,800 | $1,800+(ac−20)×$24.00.00 | $1,800+(ac−20)×$24.00 | $1,800+(ac−20)×$22.50 | Custom |
| Property | Tier 1 — Basic | Tier 2 — Advanced | Tier 3 — Precision |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 acres 21–80 band |
$1,025 $800+(30×$7.50) |
$1,560 $1,200+(30×$12.00) |
$2,610 $1,800+(30×$27.00) |
| 120 acres 81–160 band |
$1,500 $800+(100×$7.00) |
$2,250 $1,200+(100×$10.50) |
$4,200 $1,800+(100×$24.00) |
| 200 acres 161–320 band |
$1,880 $800+(180×$6.00) |
$2,820 $1,200+(180×$9.00) |
$5,850 $1,800+(180×$22.50) |
| 320 acres 161–320 band |
$2,600 $800+(300×$6.00) |
$3,900 $1,200+(300×$9.00) |
$8,550 $1,800+(300×$22.50) |
Base $800 · 21–80 ac: $7.50/ac · 81–160 ac: $7.00/ac · 161–320 ac: $6.00/ac
- RGB orthomosaic — standard aerial base map of the property
- 1 sample per 2 acres (2-acre grid sampling)
- GPS-tagged sample locations
- 15+ parameters: N, P, K, pH, Ca, Mg, S, micronutrients, CEC, OC, BS
- Spatial nutrient variability maps (color-coded)
- Management zone delineation
- Fertilizer and lime recommendations by zone
- Report — length determined by property and data complexity
- Excel data with GPS coordinates
- On-site consultation during sampling
- GIS file outputs (GeoTIFF, KML, Shapefile) — available Tier 2+
- Multispectral indices (NDVI, NDRE, GNDVI) — Tier 3 only
- Compaction testing — add-on at +$5/sample
Turnaround: Standard 5–7 business days · Rush +$200 or +25%
RGB flight: overcast acceptable — no rain, wind <15 mph. May extend turnaround 1–3 days.Ideal for: Budget-conscious producers; food plot managers; establishing baseline before management changes
Base $1,200 · 21–80 ac: $12.00/ac · 81–160 ac: $10.50/ac · 161–320 ac: $9.00/ac
- RGB orthomosaic — base layer for soil and compaction map overlays
- 1 sample per acre (2× density of Tier 1)
- Compaction testing included at all sample points
- Higher-resolution nutrient variability maps
- Refined management zone delineation
- Full GIS Digital Package: GeoTIFF, KML (Google Earth/OnX), Shapefiles
- Enhanced report — length determined by property and data complexity
- Everything in Tier 1
Turnaround: Standard 10–14 business days · Rush +$300 or +25%
RGB flight: overcast acceptable — no rain, wind <15 mph. May extend turnaround 1–3 days.Ideal for: Rotational grazing optimization; high spatial variability; precision fertilizer application; NRCS/GIS workflows
Base $1,800 · 21–80 ac: $27.00/ac · 81–160 ac: $24.00/ac · 161–320 ac: $22.50/ac
- RGB orthomosaic — high-resolution aerial base map
- Multispectral analysis: NDVI, NDRE, and GNDVI
- 1 sample per acre with 4-core composites
- Integrated analysis: soil chemistry + compaction + vegetation health
- Topographic analysis: elevation, contours, slope, drainage
- Infrastructure and vegetation community mapping
- Property baseline documentation
- Multispectral GIS outputs: GeoTIFF + PDF (NDVI, NDRE, GNDVI, RGB)
- Comprehensive report — length commensurate with data scope
- Everything in Tier 2
Turnaround: Standard 14–21 business days · Rush +$500 or +25%
Multispectral: clear sky or consistent flat overcast required — no moving shadows. Weather-dependent scheduling.Ideal for: Troubleshooting poor performance; pre-conversion baseline; data-driven operators
Turnaround note: All stated turnaround times begin upon completion of in-field data collection, not at project initiation. Weather-dependent flight windows may affect scheduling and will be communicated at time of booking.
321+ acres: Contact for a custom quote.
★ Private-Pay Clients Only — Not Available for NRCS EQIP/CSP or MDC Cost-Share Properties
| Service Tier | 50–100 acres | 101–200 acres | 201–320 acres | 321–500 acres | 500+ acres |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 4 — Stewardship Planning | $3,500 | $4,500 | $5,500 | $7,000 | Custom |
| Tier 5 — Regenerative Conversion | $7,000–8,000 | $9,000–10,000 | $11,000–12,500 | $13,000–15,000 | Custom |
- Resource concern prioritization: severity, urgency, feasibility
- Practice recommendations with justification and expected outcomes
- Multi-year implementation roadmap (Year 1, 2, 3+)
- Cost estimates: materials, contractor, DIY (low/mid/high ranges)
- Habitat and wildlife assessment: food, cover, water, connectivity
- Hydrology and erosion management recommendations
- Monitoring protocols
- Comprehensive report — length commensurate with data scope
- Everything in Tier 3
- Official NRCS conservation plan writing
- Engineering design for structures
- Carbon market enrollment (see Tier 5)
Turnaround: 4–6 weeks from Tier 3 data completion
Ideal for: Complex multi-resource properties; long-term stewardship commitment; private-pay without NRCS cost-share
- Enhanced soil carbon baseline (higher-density sampling)
- Carbon market readiness evaluation: eligibility, sequestration potential, program fit, revenue projections (educational — not enrollment)
- Regenerative system design: species selection, seed mix specs, establishment methods
- Long-term monitoring and adaptive management protocols
- Multi-year implementation roadmap with sequencing and cost estimates
- Comprehensive report — length commensurate with data scope
- Everything in Tier 4
- Financial modeling (NPV/IRR) — refer to ag economist
- Carbon program enrollment — refer to carbon consultant
- Conservation easement baseline — refer to land trust
Turnaround: 6–8 weeks from Tier 3 data completion
Ideal for: Fescue-to-natives conversion; carbon market evaluation; multi-generational estate planning
Federal program note: The DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral platform is subject to NDAA/ASDA procurement restrictions and cannot be used on federally funded project components including NRCS EQIP and CSP. Missouri state programs (DNR/SWCD N590, MDC) and private-pay engagements are not restricted.
Tier 1 base pricing applies. The following add-ons are available for food plot engagements:
- Annual Plot Management Report: +$40 per plot per year
- No-till drilling: $95–$125/acre, 3-acre minimum
- Spring Food Plot Special: $75 flat for single plots ≤1 acre — seasonal promotional rate
Included standard at Tier 2 and above. Available as a Tier 1 add-on at +$5 per sample point. Co-located with soil sample points — one navigation stop per location.
- Tier 1: +$200 or +25% (whichever greater)
- Tier 2: +$300 or +25% (whichever greater)
- Tier 3: +$500 or +25% (whichever greater)
- Tiers 4–5: Custom — confirm at project initiation
- 50% deposit at project initiation
- 50% balance upon deliverable completion
- Digital deliverables released upon final payment
- 50% deposit at project initiation
- 25% due upon Tier 3 data completion
- 25% balance upon final report delivery