Via the program, farmers can:
- evaluate current soil health and compare it to similar soils in their region;
- understand how much healthier their soil can be;
- measure and track the impact of different management practices on soil health.
This opportunity is open to grain and oilseed farmers throughout the Golden Horseshoe region—in Hamilton, Halton, and Peel.
In 2024, farmers in Niagara, York, and Durham will be eligible.
Soil health is one of the more important factors that can lead to a successful harvest, improve profits, boost the strength of local food systems, and further Ontario’s ecological sustainability goals.
To sign up for the program, visit: https://www.greenbelt.ca/greenbelt_soil_health.