Hoorman Soil Health Services

Soil Nutrients Fact Sheet
The availability of soil nutrients is dependent on three factors. One is the chemical form that it
can be taken up by the plant. Two is the proximity to actively absorbing plant root. Three is the
soil nutrient in a soluble form that can be absorbed by plant roots. Most plant roots require moist
soil and water to absorb soluble nutrients.

OUR STORY

Jim and Marlene Hoorman reside in Hancock County, Ohio south of Findlay at Jenera, Ohio on a 40-acre farm. They have a 19-year old son, Jonathan who is attending The Ohio State University as a Sophomore majoring in Ag Business and Economics with a minor in Agronomy. Jim has been working in agriculture and farming since he was 13 years old, first picking strawberries then working for Kleman Brother’s Farm as a hired hand. Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Hay, Tomatoes, Sugar Beets, Cucumbers and Sweet corn were major commodities along with hogs and cattle.