In an effort to educate and excite residents about the diverse agricultural industry within the Region of Durham, The Regional Municipality of Durham, Planning and Economic Development Department has developed a new video entitled “Farmers of Durham Region”: The video beautifully showcases many of Durham’s skilled, passionate farmers that...read more
Congratulations to Halenda’s Fine Foods, who have won the top award in the Ontario Finest Meat Competition for the third consecutive time! The 2015 Ontario Finest Meat Competition, hosted by the Ontario Independent Meat Processors, attracted 148 entries from 18 Ontario processors. An impressive roster of knowledgeable judges, including retail buyers, media,...read more
Durham Region The Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Association is a not-for-profit membership organization representing farms, farmers’ markets, retailers, chefs and restaurants located within Durham Region. Their website provides a map to search for farms and markets by type, product and municipality. Halton Region Simply Local is a Halton Region...read more
Learn how Durham Farmers put food on your plate: Durham Farm Connections, a volunteer-based organization, provides agricultural education opportunities for farm and non-farm communities in Durham Region to ensure the viability of the agriculture sector. Through popular initiatives like a Grade 3 Program, a High School Program, an Open...read more
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,...read more
In regards to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Regulation Proposal Notice regarding Neonicotinoid Pesticides in Ontario, the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) has put a Resolution forward that has been endorsed by Durham’s Regional Council. You may view the Resolution in full by clicking on...read more
On Sept. 26, 2014, we hosted a workshop in Port Perry with the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation and the Region of Durham: Streamlining Process and Approaches to Agricultural Applications in Municipalities and Conservation Authorities. The workshop was intended for municipal planners, economic developers and building department staff in the...read more