The Peterborough Community Farm will be a hub of education, resources, and land access for new and establishing farm enterprises, community members, and local groups.
We’re envisioning a new kind of shared growing space — a Community Farm designed to improve access to farmland while fostering collaboration, learning, and innovation. Currently in its pilot year, with full launch in 2027,we are creating a hub with opportunities for community members, aspiring farmers, and local groups to grow food, build skills, and explore small-scale farm business ideas.
Our vision includes dedicated plots for hands-on learning, access to shared infrastructure such as greenhouse and cold storage spaces, mentorship and a welcoming environment where ecological farming practices can take root. We’re actively engaging with community organizations, local food leaders, and aspiring growers to help shape the direction of the Peterborough Community Farm. These collaborations will be key to ensuring that the Peterborough Community Farm reflects a broad range of local needs, knowledge, and priorities. We are also fortunate to be working with the Just Food Farm in Ottawa and other organizations across the province who are providing advice and guidance.
The Community Farm is grounded in our mission to build resilient community food systems. Join us in supporting this important work by donating to Farms at Work!
On October 3, 2026, Farms at Work officially launched the Peterborough Community Farm on Matchett Line, Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan, Peterborough County.
Our sincere thanks and appreciation is extended to Jason Macintosh and JMAC Auctions for collaborating with us on this exciting project!
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As we move forward with this important and exciting initiative, we want to hear from you! If you or a group you’re involved with can imagine yourself growing, learning, or collaborating on the Peterborough Community Farm, we invite you to fill out the interest form below.
The Peterborough Community Farm is a resource sharing opportunity: meaning that farmers don’t need to own all the equipment themselves in order to start an efficient farm business. This does mean that all these essential items need to be ready for them to use at the Community Farm. We need support on a range of items (see below) and invite you to support the farm by contributing with a donation! Alternatively, if you have one of these items and would like to donate it for use at the Peterborough Community Farm, please connect with Andrea Hicks: Community Farm Planner at communityfarm@farmsatwork.ca – item donations are also eligible for charitable tax receipts!
