Protected Farms

OFT has protected over 2,700 acres of farmland on 26 properties

In addition to providing fresh, local food, these farms provide habitat to 17 provincially listed species at risk.

Map of OFT's protected farms and current projects
Map of OFT’s protected farms and current projects

Explore the Farms Protected Through Our Farmland Protection Program

  • Bourgeois Farm

    Bourgeois Farm

    Acres

    37

    Area

    Bruce County

    Donor

    Eugene & Ann Bourgeois

    In Tiverton, Ontario, a 37-acre property marks a major milestone as the Ontario Farmland Trust’s (OFT) first-ever donation of farmland.… Continue reading

  • Stevens Farm

    Stevens Farm

    Acres

    29

    Area

    Durham Region

    Donor

    The Stevens Family

    The Stevens property, also known as Wilmot Orchards, grows 11 different types of blueberries along with a variety of apples… Continue reading

  • Hazell and Klassen Farm

    Hazell and Klassen Farm

    Acres

    94

    Area

    Prince Edward County

    Donor

    Dee Hazell

    Amidst the serene landscapes of Prince Edward County, the Hazell and Klassen Farm stands as a testament to the coexistence… Continue reading

  • Bazett-Jones Farm

    Bazett-Jones Farm

    Acres

    210

    Area

    Prince Edward County

    Donor

    David & Louise Bazett-Jones

    Nestled in picturesque Prince Edward County, the Bazett-Jones Farm is a beautiful example of farmland and natural habitat working in… Continue reading

  • Brechin Brae Farm

    Brechin Brae Farm

    Acres

    98

    Area

    Simcoe County

    In picturesque Simcoe County lies the 98-acre Brechin Brae Farm, now permanently protected with one of OFT’s Farmland Easement Agreements.… Continue reading

  • Farrow Family Farms

    Farrow Family Farms

    Acres

    620

    Area

    Bruce County

    Donor

    The Farrow Family

    Along the shores of Lake Huron in Bruce County, lie the now permanently protected Farrow Family Farms. Together, two of… Continue reading

  • Hudson Farm

    Hudson Farm

    Acres

    208

    Area

    Prince Edward County

    Donor

    Don & Deborah Hudson

    Nestled in a corner of Prince Edward County is the Hudson family farm. Totaling 208-acres, the two farms owned by… Continue reading

  • Robson Farm

    Robson Farm

    Acres

    85

    Area

    Oxford County

    Donor

    Craig & Nancy Robson

    The Robson Farm is the Ontario Farmland Trust’s 15th easement and our first easement in Oxford County. This 85-acre farm… Continue reading

  • Copeland Farm

    Copeland Farm

    Acres

    72

    Area

    Wellington County

    Donor

    Dave & Cindy Copeland

    The Copeland Farm is located just outside of Guelph, in Wellington County, and is the Ontario Farmland Trust’s third easement… Continue reading