FAQs - Agriculture
What is the status of on-farm diversified uses as outlined in the Provincial Planning Statement?
As part of this project, a review of the Agricultural policies will be required. The review will include an analysis of appropriate on-farm diversified uses.
What is being done to address the declining number of farmers in the region?
Agricultural policies are being reviewed as part of the Official Plan Review. One key focus of the project will be to consider expanded on-farm diversified uses which can help generate additional income and diversity of farm operations (while supporting agricultural uses).