Since 2004, our mission has remained constant: to protect Ontario’s irreplaceable farmlands, forever.
What began as a small group of volunteers building a land trust from the ground up has grown into a passionate community, a movement, and a legacy in motion. By the end of this year, we will have doubled our staff team, continuing to carry the mission forward with ambitious goals.
Together, we’ve protected over 2,700 acres of farmland across 26 properties, and we’re just getting started. Beyond the numbers, this work tells a broader story: of farmers who can pass their land on to the next generations, of ecosystems that remain intact, of food that stays local, and of communities that believe farmland is worth protecting.
To our volunteers, staff, donors, supporters, partners, and landowners, thank you. Your dedication has made OFT what it is today.
With new projects, partnerships, and regionalization efforts, we’re working to create more impact than ever before. We’re launching a Farmland Access program, aiming to protect 10,000 acres by 2029, developing agricultural preserve models, and supporting more communities in engaging in farmland protection.
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