On Wednesday, April 10 7-9 there is a meeting focused on farmland in King Township and Ontario, and the importance of preserving productive farmland into the long term future. Concerned Citizens of King Township are hosting it with guest speakers from the Ontario Farmland Trust and FarmLINK. For many years the issue of our farmland, specifically on how it is continues to be paved over, has been an issue of concern. The proposed Bill 66 escalated concerns in its original form as it clearly threatened the Greenbelt and its farmlands. Fortunately the outrage was strong enough that Schedule 10 was removed from the Bill but risks continue given the Province’s intent to modify the Growth Plan. The April 10 meeting will be an excellent way to learn about policies protecting our farmland and to network with others who recognize the importance of this issue. The meeting is in Schomberg at the Community Hall (325 Main Street.)
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