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Give Your Fields a Free Health Check-Up: Here’s How

Give Your Fields a Free Health Check-Up: Here’s How
Nov 17, 2025
By Farms.com

Ontario farmers can now access a no-cost Farmland Health Check-Up to boost soil health, reduce erosion, and improve productivity.

The Farmland Health Check-Up (FHCU) is a free program designed to help Ontario farmers take a closer look at their fields and identify opportunities for improvement. Working alongside a Certified Crop Advisor or Professional Agrologist, you’ll assess key factors like erosion, soil organic matter, and nutrient use.

This hands-on, field-based assessment covers:

  • Water, wind, and tillage erosion
  • Subsurface compaction
  • Soil life and chemistry
  • Phosphorus and nitrogen management
  • Pollinator health

The process uses a digital workbook to evaluate three fields, establish baseline conditions, and set targets for improvement. It’s a practical tool for long-term planning and implementing best management practices where they matter most.

No sign-up required. No eligibility screening. Simply connect with an advisor and start your free assessment.

For more information, or to give your field a free check-up, visit the Ontario Farmland Health Check-up website.


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In Part 2 of our conversation with Leon Horning of Horning Manufacturing, we dig deeper into the technology behind better forage and grain processing.

Leon shares insights into kernel processing and KP scores, processor roll design, high-moisture corn, stationary roller mills, equipment efficiency, horsepower requirements, durability, and reducing downtime during harvest. We also explore Horning’s Straight Tooth, Sawtooth and Fibertech Chevron rolls, along with the Shredder Mill and other equipment designed around real-world farming needs.

It’s a practical conversation about how the right processing technology can help producers get more value from their feed, equipment, and harvest.