Land use planning policies in Ontario protect a great deal of farmland. The reality, however, is that we continue to lose 319 acres of farmland every day in Ontario, and we’re losing our best, most productive agricultural soils the fastest. In fact, between 1976 and 2021 Ontario lost over 20% of its farmland. This loss is unsustainable, […]| Ontario Farmland Trust
Farmland Easement Agreements are the strongest tool available to farmland owners who want to protect their land forever Farm families can partner with the Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT) to establish easement agreements that ensure their farmland will never be converted to urban development or other non-agricultural uses while maintaining full ownership of their property. The […]| Ontario Farmland Trust
Donating your farm to the Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT) is a viable option for farmland owners who want to support farmland protection in Ontario, ensure farming of agricultural lands into the future, and are prepared to transfer ownership of their land. The following outlines the key things you should know about donating farmland to OFT. […]| Ontario Farmland Trust
The Ontario Farmland Trust, with support from the Greenbelt Foundation, is leading a community-driven study exploring the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve (DRAP). This initiative will provide a framework for the DRAP, Ontario’s only agricultural preserve, to help it reach its full potential as a cornerstone of the region’s food system, while strengthening efforts to protect and […]| Ontario Farmland Trust
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