Farms at Work is a charity operating throughout east central Ontario. We work to keep farmland in production and increase food security for all.
We want to help first-time farm buyers find their place in the rural community
When farmland enters the sales pipeline, it can give individuals and families the opportunity to build their rural dreams. But there is much to know about owning farmland in Ontario, and for those new to agricultural communities, it could feel overwhelming to know where to start.
In your role as their Realtor, you can help guide them to our free online Landowner Resources, developed to help them step into farmland ownership with the knowledge, connections, and resources they need to thrive.
Next Steps
- You can download this 2-sided postcard to share in a post-sale kit:
- You can request hard copies of the postcard to hand out to clients (maximum 25 per request).
- email contact@farmsatwork.ca with the following information: name, name of firm, complete mailing address, number requested
- You can send clients directly to our Landowner Resources here:
They will find information on
- Their role in the food system
- How to post their land for rent or find a business partner
- How to make a good farmland lease or other farmland agreement
- All about property tax programs and farm insurance
- How to learn about their farmland
- Where to find funding and technical assistance to do on-farm environmental projects
- How to keep their farmland safe from future development and in active production