A FAMILY FARM FOREVER
Nestled in a corner of Prince Edward County, Ontario is a picturesque, 210-acre family farm in its sixth generation. The organic... Continue Reading
WHAT IS THE AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM?
Land-use planning and policies help to protect farmland throughout Ontario, however we are still losing farmland at an alarming rate. When... Continue Reading
THE PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT AND FARMLAND
Ontario’s land-use planning policies help to protect the province’s farmland and ensure the viability of Ontario’s agricultural industry. Even so, farmland... Continue Reading
A STORY TO BE TOLD: THE STORY OF SITE 41
Decades ago it was decided that three farms in Tiny Township, Ontario were to be turned into a landfill. Three farms... Continue Reading
WHAT IS THE GREENBELT PLAN?
Land use planning policies in Ontario protect a great deal of farmland. The reality, however, is that we continue to lose 175... Continue Reading
FARMING HAS SHAPED WHO I AM
Dear friends of farmland, please enjoy the moving letter from a supporter of Ontario Farmland Trust below. It has inspired us... Continue Reading
UNDERSTANDING LAND USE POLICY
Policy can be a really effective tool for farmland protection. However, to be effective, policies need to be strong and they... Continue Reading
NEWS FROM THE FIELD
We recently had the pleasure of visiting 12 farm properties in Bruce County that OFT is working towards protecting. Staff attend many site visits... Continue Reading
A HISTORY OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS
Have you ever wondered how easement agreements began in Canada? Why did they emerge and what events propelled them into legislation?... Continue Reading
STORIES FROM THE FIELD
With another summer wrapping up, it’s time to say farewell to the fantastic summer students who joined us this year and reflect on... Continue Reading
DOUGLAS & BOURGEOIS FARM (BRECHIN BRAE)
In picturesque Simcoe County lies the 98-acre Douglas and Bourgeois Farm, also known as Brechin Brae, now permanently protected with one of OFT’s Farmland...