Goals: To constrain development to protect agricultural land and therural community environment.
To support the agricultural community.
Action Items: Create a committee to promote the preservation ofagricultural land.
Promote the mission and vision of the Ag-Industry Task Force; develop and recruit new partnerships.
Develop a position statement on the importance of providing support for agriculture and rural programs.
Develop educational programs and/or opportunities for the public to learn about agriculture.
Investigate innovative techniques to identify new Best Management Practices.
Boost educational programs in schools to increase the understanding of Best Management Plans.
Provide training programs on, and project the success ofthe following: eco-tourism, niche markets, pick-your-own,farm holidays with bed & breakfasts, and equestrian trails.
Develop programs to focus on food production andtechnology.
Lobby for independent-based agricultural research.
Potential Partners: 4H and Junior Farmers Agriculture Canada Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario Conservation Authorities County of Simcoe Essa Economic Development Committee Human Resources Development Canada Ministry of Agriculture and Food Ministry of Environment Ministry of Tourism and Recreation Nottawasaga Futures Ontario Agriculture Training Institute Ontario Federation of Agriculture Producer Groups/Agriculture Businesses Rural Associations Rural Secretariat Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture Soil and Crop Improvement Groups Township of Essa
Create a committee to promote the preservation ofagricultural land.