Value
Maximum of $10,000Description
Nutrient Management and Soil Health Planning was designed for producers who need to develop a first-time plan for nutrient management and soil health.
Eligible Applicants
Producers who:
- Verified, 4th Edition Environmental Farm Plan
Eligible Expenses
Consulting services of a qualified professional (e.g., nutrient management specialist, Certified Crop Advisor, engineer, biologist, etc.) to conduct a first-time assessment and develop one of the following written plans:
- Crop Nutrient Plan covering one full crop rotation cycle (five-year plan required) that must include:
- Soil sampling and analysis (including frequency of sampling, sampling plan, and soil test results that include organic matter, soil phosphorus, pH, etc.)
- Maps of fields, locations of any sensitive features requiring special management or setbacks
- The following details, on a per field basis:
- Crop rotation
- Tillage practices for each crop
- Nutrients applied from all sources (timing, placement, rates)
- Crop removal and the nutrient balance for each crop, including credits from legumes and/or manure
- Fertilizer recommendations for each crop
- Management practices to reduce risk of nutrient loss
- Nutrient Management Planning (NMP)
- Riparian Health Assessment (includes a detailed soil survey or identification of soil and topographic features)
- Soil Erosion Plan (includes a detailed soil survey or identification of soil and topographic features)
- Water Management Plan/Wastewater Management Plan
Consulting services may include:
- Data collection, materials, sampling or analysis
- Contingency Planning
- Engineering design services
- Maps and land resource information costs
- Planning and decision support tools (e.g., initial purchase of computer software, aerial photos)
- Report preparation
Deadline Date
Please click the link indicated below for update.Contact
Contact Name: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Phone Number: 1-877-424-1300
E-mail Address: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca