THE AGRITECT
A blog about all things rural and agritourism related
Understanding The OMAFRA Guidelines For Your On-farm Diversified Uses
What are the OMAFRA guidelines for On-farm Diversified uses? The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) created the “Guidelines on Permitted Uses in Ontario’s Prime Agricultural Areas” to assist municipalities in what OMAFRA feels protects “prime farmland” while providing opportunities for different income streams for farmers. It’s important to remember that it […]
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Wilmot Township barn declared unsafe for gatherings
The verdict issued by the Ontario Fire Commission on Tuesday is a complex issue and an important debate for agritourism in Ontario. It highlights the difficulties and often the rigidity of policy that townships must uphold, and the lack of discourse between residents who are the heart and soul of a place, and the […]
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