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.
Your role as their Realtor can help guide them to the resources we have developed to help landowners step into farmland ownership with the knowledge, connections, and resources they need to thrive.
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Download these resources and share in your post-sale kits for farmland properties.
Links on our FarmsatWork.ca website
We invite you to send your clients to our website to learn more. Here is a list of specific pages that may be of interest:
- Main Page
- Your Place in the Farming Community – shares the graphs and stats regarding the state of farmland in Ontario. Helps new farmland owners understand their important place in local food security and the wider agricultural sector.
- FindFarmland.ca – where farmland owners can access information on how to find a tenant Farmer to keep their property in production and build a mutually beneficial partnership.
- Making Good Farmland Agreements Guide – a free guide for farmland owners to help them through the process of building a strong and lasting farmland lease agreement.
- Ontario Property Tax Incentive Programs – Information on the three Ontario farm tax programs that farmland owners may be eligible for.
- Funding Sources for On-farm Stewardship – For farmland owners who want to complete agricultural ecological stewardship projects. This site shares information on how to know your land profile, create a plan of action, find funding, and learn about pollinators.
Thank you for reviewing and sharing the resources that will help your clients thrive as farmland owners. We encourage you to subscribe to our newsletter for ongoing updates, or connect with us if you have further questions. We would be happy to help!
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