Ever since we received our first donation of farmland in 2024, we’ve been envisioning what kinds of activities and initiatives would take place on the property that were rooted in our vision: a future where Ontario’s farmland is highly valued, where diverse farming communities prosper, and where the permanent protection of farmland supports a strong and sustainable food production system that is recognized as an integral part of a thriving economy. From those discussions, the Farmland Access Program (FAP) was ideated and brought to life. This season, we are thrilled to watch all of our planning efforts blossom on the field for new, young, and aspiring farmers.
The compound implications of soaring land prices, short-term lease agreements, widening succession gaps, and competition from non-farm development create significant barriers for our next generation of farmers. The FAP bridges this gap by permanently protecting farmland and creating secure, affordable pathways for farmers to access land and build viable farm businesses to support a strong and sustainable food production system.
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