Ontario Farmland Trust is holding their 11th annual Farmland Forum in east central Ontario for the very first time. After 10 successful years in Guelph, 2015’s Forum will be held in Oshawa, making it easier for attendees in the eastern end of the province to attend.
Details:
Date: Friday, March 27, 2015
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Place: Durham Banquet Hall & Convention Centre, Oshawa
Cost: $90 early-bird (includes lunch & dinner)
This year’s event includes presentations on:
- Tools for communicating the value of ON farmland,
- Policy that enables vibrant local farm economies,
- Agriculture in the new Rouge National Park,
- Development offsetting for farmland protection in California, and
- Pennsylvania’s model farmland protection program
Who should attend?
Land Conservation Enthusiasts
Farmers
Land Use Planners
Researchers
Provincial Policy Makers
Municipal Councillors
Farms at Work is supporting this event as OFT’s local partner.
To join the discussion and help shape the future of farmland protection in Ontario, visit the Ontario Farmland Trust website for the forum program and registration details.