Land trusts empower landowners while preserving farmland

Land trusts empower landowners while preserving farmland

Ontario Farmland Trust establishes groundwork for a provincial agricultural land reserve

The Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT) easements protect agricultural land, creating a reserve that remains impervious to provincial policy changes and development pressures, while bolstering food production and sustainable farming.


Written HR policies and succession plans can help reduce stressors on the farm, says Stakeholder Engagement Specialist Rebecca Baldson.

Tips for better human resources on the farm

Planning and management can help alleviate stress and avoid legal troubles

At the Ottawa Valley Farm Show Rebecca Baldson from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council and Denise Robertson from Farm Management Canada talked about the importants of human resource and business planning.