An increasing number of farmers are looking for ways to take farmland protection into their own hands through the use of farmland easement agreements.
Across Ontario, in the face of development pressures and a growing belief that government is doing little to protect high-quality farmland, an increasing number of farmers are looking for ways to take farmland protection into their own hands through the use of farmland easement agreements added to the title of the land as a way to both protect it and ensure it remains agricultural.
The aim for many farmers is to ensure that the land remains viable for food production for generations to come — especially in light of the tariffs in the U.S.-Canada trade war, supply chain interruptions as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.
As Ontario’s rich farmland is parceled out for development, these farmers are ensuring their legacy continues — forever
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