There is great information on soil health out there. Below is just a few resources related to soil health to get you started.
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Soil Health Best Management Practices
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Healthy soil is the foundation of Ontario's agri-food sector. Many best management practices (BMPs) can build and safeguard soil health. Ontario Ministry of Agricultrue, Food and Rural Affairs has published a series of BMPs related to Soil Health.
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New Horizons: Ontario's Agricultural Soil Health and Conservation Strategy
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This strategy is a long-term framework to guide collaborative soil health research, investments and activities until 2030. The strategy's vision is: Healthy agricultural soils contribute to a vibrant agricultural sector, productive economy, sustainable environment and thriving society.
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Soils at Guelph
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Soils at Guelph is an effort to increase awareness of research initiatives, facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange among stakeholders, and to educate on the importance of soil health.
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Cover Crop Decision Tool
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This web-based app allows you to pick cover crops that suit your region and cropping system. Also available is the option to select cover crops based on your management goals, from “Erosion Fighter” to “Good Grazing” to “Nitrogen Scavenging.”
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Soil Health Videos and Case Studies
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Farm and Food Care Ontario has published a series of videos and case studies with Ontario farmers to learn how they address economic and soil health challenges on their farms, each using their own unique approach.
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Learn about the The Challenge and Let's Talk Soil events
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Ontario Soil Network is a farmer-led network committed to projects that support healthy soils, farms and families - today and forever.
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Find soil health resources for your operation.
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Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association supports education and programs for all commodity groups, such as the Farmland Health Checkup and the Soil Test Manager.