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Contributions from others in the community
Margaret Walton, board chair, Ontario Farmland Trust
One way to ensure a secure future for agriculture is putting farms in a land trust, says Margaret Walton, board chair of the Ontario Farmland Trust. There are 840 farms in Northumberland County. The vast majority are prime agricultural land. That designation ranks these areas as the best for growing the crops that feed us. Yet, these lands are under threat. Continue Reading →
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Liberal Agriculture Critic MPP Stephanie Bowman
Farmers can advocate for change, according to MPP Stephanie Bowman, Liberal agriculture critic. There are 840 farms in Northumberland County. The vast majority are prime agricultural land. That designation ranks these areas as the best for growing the crops that feed us. Yet, these lands are under threat. Continue Reading →
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Northumberland County Warden Mandy Martin
Warden Mandy Martin reviews efforts by the county to preserve farmland. There are 840 farms in Northumberland County. The vast majority are prime agricultural land. That designation ranks these areas as the best for growing the crops that feed us. Yet, these lands are under threat. Continue Reading →
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Paul Burnham, director, Northumberland Federation of Agriculture
Northumberland Federation of Agriculture Director Paul Burnham warned of the consequences of failing to protect farmland in the county both now and in the future,
There are 840 farms in Northumberland County. The vast majority are prime agricultural land. That designation ranks these areas as the best for growing the crops that feed us. Yet, these lands are under threat. And that has many people in Northumberland worried, especially farmers. Continue Reading →
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Eric Gillespie, EKG Corporation
Lawyer Eric Gillespie reviews new regulations, policies, and legislation introduced by the Ontario government impacting farmland in this episode. There are 840 farms in Northumberland County. The vast majority are prime agricultural land. That designation ranks these areas as the best for growing the crops that feed us. Yet, these lands are under threat. Continue Reading →
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Drive Time host Dave Glover talks to newly-minted local MPP David Piccini about his plans for Northumberland Peterborough South as he gets ready to take in his responsibilities at Queen’s Park on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
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Port Hope resident Bruce Bowden outlines the reasons to save Port Hope’s historic hospital buildings during an interview with Drive Time Host Dave Glover on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
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Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP Lou Rinaldi talks to Drive Time Host Dave Glover about what he is hearing at the doorsteps as he campaigns in the riding getting ready for the June 7 election on Northumberland 89.7 FM. Continue Reading →
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Ontario Progressive Conservative candidate David Piccini, Northumberland – Peterborough South, talks to Drive Time Host Dave Glover about the Ontario budget released last month. Continue Reading →
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Hi Robert,
I just found your article from last September and found it interesting, well-written. I do believe I can add some information that is missing in your article about the Town of Port Hope salmon/steelhead fishing. I have been fishing that river for about six years now and would never miss a Spring Steelhead/September salmon fishing; my family truly enjoys it. We spend lots of money on hotels, meals, gas, equipment, etc.. We live in the Pembroke Ontario area, way too far to drive there and back for the day fishing. Continue Reading →