Doc Godrey, chair of People over Planes, the group that started the original protest of the expropriation of the Pickering airport lands in 1972.

Grounding of Pickering airport provides more certain future

Leaseholder farmer says investment is now more feasible with federal government’s decision to transfer lands to Rouge National Urban Park

The “vast majority” of the remaining 8,700 acres remaining in the Pickering Lands will be transferred to the Rouge National Urban Park (RNUP).




A farmer with his son

Avoiding the pitfalls of succession planning on the family farm

A common trap is the tendency to rely too heavily on external professionals

As a farmer with over 56 years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand the challenges and potential pitfalls of succession planning for family-owned agricultural operations. While the process is crucial for ensuring a smooth transition to the next generation, it is often loaded with emotional complexities and the risk of family feuds if not approached with care and foresight.


Renting land better than buying for cash flow: FCC

Renting land better than buying for cash flow: FCC

Each farm needs to make the decision themselves, but a bit of analysis can help when choosing

Rising farmland values and higher interest rates have swung the affordability pendulum in favour of renting, not buying, farmland. That’s according to a recent online article by Farm Credit Canada (FCC) that delved into the dollars and cents of the renting-or-buying decision. Generally, the cost to rent farmland is lower than financing a purchase, making […] Read more