Ontario Farmland Trust

Record #: IMP0185
Last Full Update: 23 Jun 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-781-3276
E-Mail info@ontariofarmlandtrust.ca
Website ontariofarmlandtrust.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, Twitter Twitter

Agency Information

Primary Executive Megan Mills, Board Secretary; Email: megan@ontariofarmlandtrust.ca

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) Pursues three main activities:
  • Direct land protection through conservation easements and land donations
  • Policy development for improved farmland protection
  • Research and education to advance land protection and related policy development
OTF works directly with landowners who have a desire to see their farms permanently protected for agriculture. Offers tools to landowners and community groups, such as farmland conservation easements, that can be used to protect individual properties of value to them.

OFT raises awareness of the impacts of farmland loss, the need for greater farmland preservation and the importance of land stewardship.

OFT encourages collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including farmers, local food groups, land use planners, health advocates, and government.
Hours Hours may vary - call in advance
Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility No restrictions.
Application Call or e-mail for information on membership and volunteer opportunities
Languages English
Fees Membership - $50 - renewed annually

Site Information

Located In Community Guelph
Address & Map
Guelph, ON
Canada
Mailing Address c/o University of Guelph 
Guelph, ON 
Canada N1G 2W1
Physical Access Not Accessible

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Government / Legal
HCSD Sub Heading Community Legal Services
Service Categories Issue Advocacy ~ Agricultural Issues ; Land Conservation ; Trust Administration

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