Bridging the Gap: Nurturing Sustainable Futures with the Ontario Farmland Trust
In recent years, the tides of change have swept through the agricultural sector in Ontario, ushering in promising horizons for sustainable... Continue Reading
Ontario’s Precious Farmland: Beyond the Greenbelt Controversy
Note: *This news story has been updated since it was first published. Ontario’s vibrant landscapes and rich, world-class quality farmlands have... Continue Reading
Update from the Field
Ontario’s farmland provides us with food, fuel, fibre, flowers, and a vast array of ecosystem services. Over the past few months... Continue Reading
Northumberland County discusses the Importance of Farmland Protection
This past Saturday, the Ontario Farmland Trust was invited to participate in a forum in Northumberland County on the importance of... Continue Reading
The Ontario Farmland Trust celebrates Food Day Canada on August 5th!
Shop. Cook. Dine. Celebrate. Canadian. Food Day Canada is all about focusing on the people behind the food. This includes farmers,... Continue Reading
An update regarding the proposed Provincial Planning Statement
This week, the Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT) was pleased to participate in a roundtable discussion co-hosted by Minister of Agriculture, Food... Continue Reading
It’s Local Food Week in Ontario!
June 5-11, 2023 Farms across Ontario produce a huge variety of local food every year – over 200 different commodities! To... Continue Reading
PRESS RELEASE from OFT: Risks to the Future Viability of Agriculture in Ontario Imminent
Ontario Farmland Trust submits comments on proposed Provincial Planning Policy 2023 Guelph, ON. – The Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT), on the... Continue Reading
Big things are hatching at the Ontario Farmland Trust
Our mission is all about protecting the very foundation that produces a wide variety of foods that are grown locally in... Continue Reading
Joint Statement from Ontario’s Farm Leaders on Bill 97 and Proposed Provincial Planning Statement
On behalf of the Ontario Farmland Trust, Bernard Pope, Chair of the OFT Board of Directors, and Martin Straathof, OFT Executive... Continue Reading