Soil Health Partnership Program

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It all starts with healthy soil

We’re partnering with Ontario farmers who are interested in completing soil testing on their agricultural lands – and interested in wetland conservation. We provide up to $1,000 in funding for participants’ first year of soil health testing, including the cost of a soil probe. We work with farmers who want to ensure they are applying the 4R’s: the right type and amount of nutrient/fertilizer, in the right place, at the right rate, and at the right time

Ontario wetlands provide critical habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife, including species at risk. Wetlands also keep water clean and play an important role for the Ontario farming landscape. Support wetland conservation and save on your soil testing costs.

Healthy soil for Ontario farms

For more details on eligibility:

Download the Ontario Soil Health Program brochure 

Ready to learn more and get involved today?

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Healthy Soil in Ontario

In addition to the plants that grow in it, soil provides many environmental benefits.

  • Protects us from heatwaves, especially in cities.
  • Prevents and regulates flooding.
  • Captures and stores carbon.
  • Stores filters and transforms nutrients, contaminants and water.
  • Host sone quarter of all the world’s biodiversity.
  • Produces 95% of our food globally.

Learn more at about the benefits of healthy soil 

We work with you to find the best options for your farm