Our Mission

We envision a thriving farm community in east central Ontario

where innovative farms are cultivating healthy ecosystems and contributing to resilient food systems.

Our job is to help make that happen, along with our partners in east central Ontario and across the province.

  How? We are committed to...

• Providing opportunities for learning and mentorship in agriculture

• Providing opportunities for the public to increase understanding and appreciation of farming, food systems and community food security

• Protecting the environment through demonstrating and supporting food and farming systems that conserve or restore ecosystem health

• Protecting farmland by acquiring interests in, managing and facilitating access to farmland for farmers