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2021 Farmland Forum: The Shifting Landscapes of Farmland Protection

ABOUT THIS WEBINAR

Join us on March 25, 2021 for a day of sharing, networking, and exploring policy and land-use planning innovation for the changing landscapes of farmland protection in Ontario.

The day will kick off with a keynote presentation by Kevin Eby, former Director of Community Planning with the Region of Waterloo outlining Competing Provincial Growth Forecasts and Changing Housing Preferences, which will examine the need for urban expansions. This informative presentation will be followed by a panel discussion on Building a Successful Province-Wide Agricultural System, exploring what the Agricultural System is and how it can help support farmland protection in Ontario and create a sustainable local food system.

We will then continue with a panel discussion exploring The Shifting Landscapes of Farming and Farmland Protection, and try to determine if the emerging trends in farm businesses, ownership models, niche markets, farm holdings and agri-businesses are being adequately served by the historic 100-acre planning control. Victor Doyle will wrap up the day with a recap and reflection on Agricultural Sustainability in Post-Covid Ontario, and include some future steps agricultural organizations might consider to enhance the protection of our farmland.

Ticket Prices
Ticket: $50 per person
Student Ticket: $25 per student
(You must have a valid Student ID and use the Coupon Code: Student at checkout)

If you require support accessing the event or more information please email info@ontariofarmlandtrust.ca

AGENDA

8:45 am - Sign-in/Check in
9:10 - 9:40 am - Keynote Speaker, Kevin Eby – Competing Provincial Growth Forecasts and Changing Housing Preferences: How do they affect the need for urban boundary expansions and the financial well-being of municipalities?
10:00 - 10:30 am - Panel & Plenary Discussion – Building a Successful Province-Wide Agricultural System
10:55 - 11:35 am - Panel - The Shifting Landscapes of Farming and Farmland Protection
12:00 - 12:30 pm - Keynote Speaker: Agricultural Sustainability in Post-Covid Ontario

ADDITIONAL INFO

When: Thursday, March 25, 2021 · 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Duration: 4 hours
Price: C$50.00
Language: English
Who can attend? Everyone
Dial-in available? (listen only): Yes.
Dial-in Number: Registration is full. If you have already registered, please log in or use the link from your registration confirmation email.

FEATURED PRESENTERS

Kathryn Enders

Executive Director, Ontario Farmland Trust

Kathryn Enders is the Executive Director of the Ontario Farmland Trust. She completed a Masters of Environmental Studies degree from the University of Waterloo and a Certificate in Management and Leadership at Laurier University. Prior to her...

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Jocelyn Beatty

Rural Planner, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Jocelyn Beatty is one of five Rural Planners with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and has been in this position since October 2016. In her role she provides support in interpreting and implementing provincial policies relating...

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Jennifer Best

MCIP, RPP, Senior Planner, Regional Municipality of York

Jennifer Best is a Senior Planner in York Region’s Long-Range Planning division currently holding the agricultural, source protection and water/wastewater servicing profiles. Currently with an update to the York Region Official Plan, Jennifer is...

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Wayne Caldwell

Professor, University of Guelph, SEDRD

Wayne Caldwell is a Professor in Rural Planning and Development. Dr. Caldwell has lectured across Canada on the future of rural communities and has published extensively in the areas of planning, community development, agricultural land...

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Keith Currie

President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

Keith Currie, a Collingwood-area farmer, is the President of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture OFA) and has more than 25 years of experience with OFA and agricultural advocacy, which began with an appointment to the Simcoe County Federation of...

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Victor Doyle

MCIP, RPP

From 1988-2017 Victor held several senior planning positions in the Ministry of Municipal Affairs where he was at the epi-centre of provincial planning in the Greater Golden Horseshoe. A staunch advocate of protecting farmland by curbing urban...

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Kevin Eby

RPP, former Director of Community Planning, Waterloo Region

Kevin was the Director of Community Planning with the Regional Municipality of Waterloo from 1999 to 2015. Kevin also participated in the preparation of the Province’s Places to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe while on part-time...

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John Fedorkow

Grape and Tender Fruit Grower, Niagara-on-the-Lake

John Fedorkow was born and raised on a mixed tender fruit farm in St. David’s, and graduated from the University of Guelph in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. In 1984 he purchased Fruithaven Farms, not far from where he grew up. A...

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Peter Lambrick

Farmer, Halton Region

Peter farms grains and oilseeds in Halton Region, near Campbellville, and has since 1975. His property is located in the Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC), and since 2005, also the Greenbelt. He was formerly part of the GTA Agricultural Action...

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Chhavi Narula

Planner, Regional Municipality of York

Chhavi has an academic background in Biology and Environmental Science and is a certified LEED Green Associate. She has been working with York Region’s Planning and Economic Development Branch since 2017. In her time at the Region, she has worked...

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John O’Neill

Rural Planner, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

John O’Neill is one of five Rural Planner’s with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and has been in this position since February 2008. In his role he provides support interpreting and implementing agricultural policies of the...

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Scott Taylor

RPP, Senior Planner, Grey County

Scott Taylor is a planner with Grey County, where he has worked for the past 14 years. Scott grew up on farms, but now lives in the City of Owen Sound. In his spare time he volunteers with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and the...

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Stephanie Vanthof

Member Service Representative, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

Stephanie Vanthof is the Northeastern Ontario Member Service Representative for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, supporting farmers and local federations in their initiatives. Prior to this role, Stephanie managed the Northern Ontario Farm...

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Margaret Walton

RPP, Planscape

Margaret is an Ontario Farmland Trust Board Member and a partner in PLANSCAPE, a planning firm that specializes in planning for rural and recreational lands and small communities. Margaret is considered a leading expert in agricultural planning,...

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