Soil Solutions Plus

Farm Property Real Estate Review:

Purchasing  a farm is a major decision, if a livestock operation is in your future you need to know if the subject property is suitable for livestock. The following MUST be considered when purchasing property to avoid major financial and time consuming legal complications:

  • Minimum Distance Separation Calculations I and II
  • Zoning By-Laws
  • Nutrient Management Act
  • Local Nutrient Management By-Laws

SOIL SOLUTIONS PLUS offers the following Review Programs

MDS REVIEW

  • Determination of the current livestock housing capacity
  • Determination of Zoning status of subject property and neighbours
  • Plotting of MDS impediments
  • One expansion scenario plotted against aerial photography

COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

  • Determination of the current livestock housing capacity
  • Detailed review of Zoning status of subject property and neighbours
  • Detailed review of local drainage features
  • Evaluation of local Nutrient Management By-Laws
  • Water source identification
  • Plotting of MDS impediments
  • Up to three expansion scenarios plotted against aerial photography

COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATION AND REVIEW

  • Determination of current livestock housing capacity
  • Detailed housing measurement and evaluation
  • Detailed manure storage measurement and summary
  • Detailed review of Zoning status of subject property and neighbours
  • Detailed review of local drainage features
  • Evaluation of local Nutrient Management By-Laws
  • MOE water well search
  • Water source identification and water suitability testing
  • Soil testing to NMA protocol standards
  • Fuel, Fertilizer and Pesticide storage evaluation
  • Plotting of MDS impediments
  • Up to three expansion scenarios plotted against aerial photography
  • Optional investigations as required
IMPORTANT: A Nutrient Management Strategy or Plan submitted under the Nutrient Management Act is binding on the purchaser of a property following a sale. The Strategy or Plan on file with OMAFRA determines how the Nutrient Management Act applies to your newly purchased property. Contact Soil Solutions Plus to review your obligations prior to purchase.

Contact

Keith McMillan, CCA
Bayfield

Email: Keith@Soil-Solutions-Plus.com
PH (519) 482-5740                                      

Matt Robillard, P.Ag.
St.George Brant

Email: Matt@Soil-Solutions-Plus.com
PH (905) 297-5328

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