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5 Critical Steps to getting a building permit In Agritourism For Your Family Farm : Avoid these Surprises upfront
By krista

A crop scouter investigates your fields to identify the problem spots so that you can control the bugs, prevent mold and nurture poor soil. You want to identify the issues upfront way before the harvest so your crop isn’t ruined. Ag...

Barns and sheds sitting majestically on the landscape are also functional buildings. They serve a purpose on your farm, each unique in its own way. From farm to farm, the design may be similar, but no two are identical. Just as no two cows are the same, each building ...
So, you want to create an event or wedding space? You’ve got a Pinterest board full of ideas on how beautiful the space will be! It will be the next best wedding destination! Now to get started. But before you start designing make sure you’ve done all your research. In our experience there are a few...
I started this series many years ago, and some new ideas have come to light so I am going to revive this series. Rural Revitalization is a series designed to think big! Think big about the opportunities living on a country property in rural Ontario can offer and what you can offer to the community a...
An overview to municipal zoning regulations

A quick guide to municipal zoning regulations.
Just because yo own a property doesn't mean you can do whatever you want with it. The Zoning by-law governs what may or may not be allowed on your property.
Zoning is a great mystery to many people. Zoning is doc...
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