KAWARTHA LAKES

AGRICULTURAL ACTION PLAN

Growing Success

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August 2010

STEERING COMMITTEE

MATT PECOSKIE - Chair, ADAB Rep

JOE HICKSON - VHFA Rep
JUDY COWARD, OMAFRA
KELLY MALONEY - CKL
MARK TOREY - VHFA Rep
PAUL REEDS - ADAB Rep
PHIL CALLAGHAN - ADAB Rep

ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEERS
BR+E INTERVIEWERS
VINCE GERMANI - CKL
LAURIE BELL - CKL
LANCE SHERK - CKL
CAROLYN PUTERBOUGH - OMAFRA

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TableofContents

1.1

ImportanceofAgricultureintheCityofKawarthaLakes.............................................................1

1.2

Consultation..................................................................................................................................1

AgriculturalActionPlan........................................................................................................................2
1.1

ChallengesandOpportunities.......................................................................................................2

1.2

VisionfortheAgriculturalCommunityGrowingSuccess..........................................................2

1.3

ObjectivesoftheActionPlan........................................................................................................2

1.4

Leadership.....................................................................................................................................3

Actions..................................................................................................................................................4
1.1

Buildingonsuccess.......................................................................................................................4

1.2

NewInitiativesshortterm.........................................................................................................6

1.3

LongtermInitiatives.....................................................................................................................7

4.1

Implementation............................................................................................................................8

4.2

MeasurementsofSuccess............................................................................................................8

4.3

SummaryChartofRecommendedActions...................................................................................9

Appendices

Appendix1

DevelopmentSurveyandResults.................................................................................1.1

Appendix2

BusinessRetentionandExpansionSummary1..............................................................2.1

Appendix3

AgriculturalIndustryPlanningWorkshopSummaryandActivities..............................3.1

TheBusinessRetentionandExpansion(BR+E)SurveyandfulldetailedresultsareavailablethroughtheCityofKawarthaLakes.
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1.1

ImportanceofAgricultureintheCityofKawarthaLakes

TheagriculturalsectorcontributessignificantlytotheeconomyandqualityoflifeintheCityofKawartha
Lakes.Inaneconomicimpactassessmentconductedin2006itwasestimatedthatprimaryagriculturein
the City of Kawartha Lakes and the Greater Peterborough area contributes in excess of $353 million
annuallytotheareaeconomy.ItisthemaineconomicactivityintheCityandthebackboneoftherural
community. Despite its size and the support given to the sector by the City of Kawartha Lakes,
agriculture is currently vulnerable to many negative forces including economic trends affecting food
prices and production, world trade issues, an aging farm population, lack of succession planning, an
increasing disconnect with decision makers, pressure for urban growth, encouraging nonagricultural
development, and a lack of understanding about the significance of the agricultural sector in the
broadercommunities.
Toaddresstheseissuesandstimulatethesector,theCounciloftheCityofKawarthaLakeshasidentified
the development of an Agricultural Action Plan as a Strategic Priority. An Agricultural Action Plan
SteeringCommitteewasformedinAugust,2009tomanagethedevelopmentofthisActionPlanandis
comprised of members from the Agricultural Development Advisory Board (ADAB) and the Victoria
Haliburton Federation of Agriculture (VHFA). Development of the plan is supported by the City of
Kawartha Lakes (CKL) Economic Development Office and the Victoria Haliburton Federation of
Agriculture, with additional funding support by the FedDev Southern Ontario and the Kawartha Lakes
CommunityFuturesDevelopmentCorporation.
The agricultural sector is more than farms and farmers. It includes the entire agribusiness sector:
agriculturalsuppliers(equipment,fertilizer,seed,feed,etc.);agriculturalsupportbusinesses(financing,
accounting, veterinary services, electrical and service contractors); manufacturers; processors;
distributors (wholesale, retail, warehouse); and evolving agricultural industries (e.g. bioenergy
opportunities).

1.2

Consultation

In preparation for developing the Kawartha Lakes Agricultural Action Plan, the Steering Committee
consultedextensivelywiththeagriculturalcommunityandusedtheinputreceivedtoarticulateaplan
for the industry as it moves forward. A survey of agricultural operators, a Business Retention and
Expansion (BR+E) Survey and an Agricultural Industry Planning Workshop were conducted to canvass
opinions. The strategic planning workshop was held on February 18, 2010, to identify appropriate
actionstoaddressissuesandopportunitiesidentifiedthroughthepollingprocess.Thesessionwaswell
attended with over 45 participants representing all facets of Kawartha Lakes agriculture. The input
receivedattheworkshopsupplementedthe130writtensurveysreturnedandthe30BR+Einterviews
conducted.AfurtherpublicmeetingwasheldonMarch18,2010toconsiderthedraftvisionstatement
andproposedactions.
ThedevelopmentofthisKawarthaLakesAgriculturalActionPlanisbasedontheinputfromthesurveys,
workshopandpublicmeeting,theknowledgeoftheSteeringCommittee,theexpertiseoftheconsulting
teamandbackgroundresearchthathasbeendoneregardingtheKawarthaLakesagriculturesector.The
detailedresultsoftheseactivitiescanbefoundintheappendicesattachedtothisdocument.TheAction
Plan includes a review of challenges and opportunities, a vision statement, ongoing activities which
should be continued and supported, additional specific short and longterm actions designed to
implementthevision,andcriteriaestablishedtotesttheeffectivenessofthePlan.

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AgriculturalActionPlan

2.1

ChallengesandOpportunities

This extensive consultation confirmed that while the agriculture sector is generally well served in the
City,therearechallengesandopportunitiesthelocalcommunitycanactupontostrengthenit.

2.1

The diverse primary production profile provides significant opportunities to link with other
components of agribusiness and expand the range of business activities. Farmers and non
farmerscouldbenefitfromassistanceinidentifyingandunderstandingpotentiallinkages.

The business of farming is complex and includes many associated activities. In response,
policiesneedtobeflexibleandaccommodating.

Agribusinessoperatorsaregenerallyoptimisticaboutthefutureandhaveplansforexpansion.

Employment needs in the sector are complicated. To respond to the needs of the sector, a
varietyoflabourprograms,designedinconsultationwiththeagribusinesssector,areneeded.

There is strong interest in producing bio based products; and increasing linkages to the local
foodmarket.

Barriers to improving business were identified as complex regulation, lack of marketing,

challengeswithdistributionandlackofeconomiesofscale.

Creation of new alliances and coordination of existing agencies were identified as

opportunitiesforexpandingbusinesses.

TheCityofKawarthaLakesistrustedasafacilitatorandsupporterofagribusiness.

VisionfortheAgriculturalCommunityGrowingSuccess

Through an extensive consultation process, the agricultural industry (primary producers, processors,
suppliers,andretailers)developedavisionforagribusinessinKawarthaLakes.Itisavisionofavibrant,
competitiveindustrythatisrecognizedasbeingacriticalpartofthecommunityandeconomicfabricof
theCityofKawarthaLakes.
VisionforAgriculture:
TheagriculturalcommunityoffarmsandagribusinessesintheCityofKawarthaLakesisa
dynamic,economic,socialandenvironmentaldriver.Agricultureisanintegralcomponent
oftheCity;onethatsuccessfullyoptimizesresourcesandpeopletoachieveacommunity
thatisinnovative,diverse,balanced,sustainableandprosperous,andhastheworldasits
market.
ThisvisionisthebasisforanActionPlantosupportagriculture.ThePlansobjectivesarebasedonthe
visionandtheidentifiedactionsaredesignedtoimplementit.Allactionstakenwillbemeasuredto
ensuretheywillcontributetorealizingthevision.

2.2

ObjectivesoftheActionPlan

TheobjectivesoftheActionPlantofulfillthevisionareto:
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Guide the maintenance and growth of agriculture in the City through the development of
sustainablelandusepoliciesforallareasofeconomicactivity.

Recognize a healthy and productive agricultural industry is an important element to the Citys
heritage,identityandeconomicbase.

Maintain the agricultural land base and prevent infiltration of conflicting uses that put the
agriculturalsectoratrisk.

Promotefinancialsustainabilityforfuturegenerationstocontinuefarming.

Raise awareness of the quality of the farming and agribusiness sector in the City through
informedmedia.

Support a broad definition of agriculture to allow flexibility of production, strong, financially

viablefarmsthatadapttomarketfluctuationsandothervalueaddedfactorsthatmaychange
overtime.

Create a focus on educational programs that provide training for agricultural leadership,
expertiseandinnovation.

Promote the provision of skilled jobs and agricultural career opportunities in the industry as
opportunitiesforyoungpeopleandnewagribusinessoperatorstobecomeestablished.

Identifyandexplorethedevelopmentofnewmarkets,crops,agriculturalproducts,valueadded
processingandvaluechainpartnerships,locally,regionallyandinternationally.

Protect the right to farm and conduct agribusiness without overly onerous municipal
restrictions.

PromotelongtermfoodsecurityforCanadiansandthelocalcommunity.

To successfully promote the sector, farmers and agribusinesses, the community must be united in
purpose and persuasive in building widespread support. Economic prosperity will be built on
partnerships,withsupportfromalllevelsofgovernment.
The Action Plan is designed to achieve these objectives and encourages their continuation and the
enhancementofpreexistingactivitiesandservices.Inaddition,itfocusesonnewactionsforbothshort
termandlongtermimplementation.Theactionsidentifiedherearenotallthatcouldbeimplemented;
however, they are the most effective measures to ensure that the agricultural sector in the City of
KawarthaLakesremainsstableandwillthriveinthe21stcentury.

2.3

Leadership

The Steering Committee recognizes that there are actions that could be taken to support agriculture
thatarenotincludedintheplan.Howeverincludingeverythingintheplanwouldmakeitunwieldy,so
thoseactionsidentifiedthroughtheconsultationprocessasbeingcritical,weregivenpriority.
SuccessfulimplementationoftheActionPlanwillrequireafacilitatorwiththeabilitytoencourage,co
ordinate,direct, measureandwhennecessary,act.TheSteeringCommittee cannotperformthisrole,
the City can. Therefore, upon completion of the Plan, the Steering Committee will disband and hand
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overimplementationtotheCityofKawarthaLakes.However,indoingsotheyemphasizethattheCity
cannotandshouldnotactalone.Itwillbeafacilitatorandaresource.Tobesuccessful,theActionPlan
requiresthesupportoffarmers,agribusinesses,governmentsandthecommunity.Theremustbeunity
inpurpose,consistencyinactionandmonitoringforsuccess.Allpartiesmustunderstand,acceptand
assumetheirshareofresponsibility.
Tobesuccessful,theActionPlanimplementationwillneedstrongleadership.Theleadershipand
ownershipattitudesestablishedthroughthepreparationoftheAgriculturalActionPlanneedtobe
continuedtoensuretheimplementationoftheplan.
TheKawarthaLakesEconomicDevelopmentOfficewillberesponsibletoensurethateachactivitywithin
theActionPlanhasaleadorganizationidentifiedforimplementation.
CounciloftheCityofKawarthaLakesaswellasothergovernment(CFDC,OMAFRA,AAC)andnon
government(VHFA,Soil&CropStewardship,KawarthaConservation,HealthUnit)organizationswillbe
expectedtoworkcooperativelytoensurethatfundingandstaffingareinplacetoimplementthe
actionsoutlinedinthisplan.

Actions

3.1

Buildingonsuccess

SupportfortheagriculturesectorcomesinmanyformsinKawarthaLakes,including:

theAgriculturalDevelopmentAdvisoryBoardwhichadvisesCityCouncilonmattersrelatingto
agriculture;

theAgricultureDevelopmentOfficerwithintheCitysEconomicDevelopmentoffice;

alocalServiceOntarioCentre;

theOntarioMinistryofAgriculture,FoodandRuralAffairsstaffincludingRuralDevelopment
staff,ForageandGrazingSpecialists,RegionalInformationCoordinatorandRegional
Veterinarians;

AgricultureandAgrifoodCanada;and

theCanadianFoodInspectionAgency.

TheCityofKawarthaLakeshasastronghistoryofsupportingthedevelopmentoftheagriculturalsector
andwillcontinueto:

Assistagriculturesectorbusinesses:
o

IdentifyopportunitiesandlocationsfornewbusinessandproductionfacilitiesintheCity
ofKawarthaLakes;

Assistbusinessesinidentifyingandaccessingavailablefundingopportunities;

Assistagriculturalbusinesseswiththedevelopmentapprovalprocesses;

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Attractproductionandprocessinginvestment,agritourism,culinarytourism,farm
visits,andlocalfoodaccess.

LiaisewithCouncilandotherCitydepartmentstoidentifyandrespondtoissuesand
policiesaffectingagricultureandrelatedbusinessesandtoimprovetheunderstanding
ofandresponsetoindustryneeds;

Maintainaninventoryofagriculturallyrelatedbusinessesandmonitorthisinventoryto
identifytrends,businessopportunitiesorchangesthatcouldimpactthesector.

Buildpartnerships
o

Enhancethepartnershipsamongproducers,processors,wholesalers,retailers,supply
anddistributionservicesandconsumerstoprovideinputonpotentiallinkagesandhow
theycouldwork.

Coordinatewithlocalcommunityandgeneralfarmorganizationstoencourage
leadershipinimplementingthePlan.[focusinitiativesandcoordinateactivities(KM)]

Workwithotherorganizationstodevelopalocalfoodpolicytoensureimprovedaccess
tofarmproductsthroughoutKawarthaLakes.

Participateandcoordinatewithothermunicipalitiesandregionsandother
organizationsandagenciesinworkingtowardcommongoals.

Developarosterofchampionstoassistwithinitiationofvariousactivities.

Develop&implementmarketingstrategies
o

Assistfarmerswithmarketingstrategiesthatfacilitateaccesstolocalandinternational
markets;

Developandpromoteagricultureeducationandawarenessprograms
o

Maintainaninventoryofeducationalprogramsavailabletoproducersandmakethe
listingavailablethroughtheEconomicDevelopmentwebsitesofarmersareawareof
themandduplicationisavoided.

EnhancetheprofileofandpromoteagricultureinKawarthaLakes,including:

Developdisplaysforlocalandregionaleventspromotingthestrengthof
productionagricultureaswellastheagribusinesssupportsector;

Provideregularmediaprofilestoidentifysuccessesandadvancementsinlocal
agricultureandagribusinesswhichcontributetotheeconomicstrengthofthe
area;

Raiseawarenessaboutthecontributionofagriculturetotheeconomy,
environment,localcharacterandqualityoflifeinKawarthaLakes;

ContinuesupportoftheKawarthaChoiceFarmFreshmarketingprogramto
promoteconsumptionoflocalproductsandopportunitiesforfarmersto
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connectdirectlywiththelocalconsumersatfarmmarkets,thefarmgateand
throughdirectlinkagesbetweenrestaurants,retailersandproducers.
o

3.2

Encourageeducationalinstitutionsatalllevelsto:

Includeagriculturalprogrammingintheircurriculum;

ContinuetosupporttheTasteofKawarthaCountryandAgribusiness&You
educationeventsforprimaryandsecondaryinstitutionstoencourageteaching
aboutagricultureandagribusinesscareeropportunities;

Expandtheagriculturallyrelatedprogrammingatlocalpostsecondary
institutions,suchastheSustainableAgricultureProgramandcross
programmingwithotherrelatedcoursessuchastheResourceManagementand
theHeavyEquipmentSchoolatFlemingCollege;

Identifyopportunitiesforappliedresearchbetweeneducational
institutions/researchfacilitiesandfarmersandprocessors.

NewInitiativesshortterm

Simplifytheapprovalprocessforagriculturalbusinessexpansion.
o

Developmarketingstrategiesthatfacilitateaccesstolocalandinternationalmarkets.
o

Assist in the identification of emerging markets including key consumer groups. Track
changesinethnicprofilesthatcouldimpactthedemandforcertainproducts.

Identifythegapswithinthekeyfeatures/componentsoftheproductionchaininfrastructure.
o

Work with the other City Departments and Divisions to review procedures and
processestomakeiteasiertoestablishorexpandanagriculturallyrelatedbusinessin
Kawartha Lakes. Identify common road blocks and address system issues to facilitate
solutions. Establish a zoning and development approval process that is clear and
supportiveofagriculturalactivities.Simplifyandcoordinaterequirementsforsiteplans
and other development approvals related to agriculture. Ensure that appropriate
municipal departments and committees have access to required input on agricultural
issues and link with appropriate environmental and conservation authorities to work
togetherformutualbenefit.

Encourage activities to fill identified gaps in the value chain. Required actions may
include introduction of new crops, markets, local processing capacity, or enhanced
distributionsystems.

ImplementSupportiveOfficialPlanPolicies.
o

EnsurethatthenewCityofKawarthaLakesOfficialPlansupportseconomicprosperity
for agriculture, and provides a future for agriculture and agribusinesses. The Official
Plan needs to include recognition that agricultural land is a resource that must be
protected.ThePlanneedstoemphasizethatagriculturerequireslargecontiguousareas
uninterrupted by residential occupation to operate most effectively. To achieve this,

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large contiguous agricultural areas must be maintained and protected by prohibiting

potentiallyconflictingnonfarmdevelopmentinagriculturalareas.

DevelopaLocalFoodPolicyorCharter
o

3.3

Developalocalfoodpolicyorcharterwhichwillensurefoodsecurityforthelocal
communityandstrengthenproduction,processinganddistributionoffood.Facilitate
thedevelopmentofalocalfooddistributionnetworkformembersofKawarthaChoice
FarmFresh,suchasacooperativemarketingagencyorwholesale/retailmarket.
PromoteKawarthaLakesasadestinationforagritourismandvisitorswiththe
continuationofKawarthaFarmfestfarmtoursorfoodtrailstointroduceurban
residentstolocalgrowers.Encouragetheuseoflocalproductatgovernmentfunctions
andschoolfoodprograms.WorkwiththeKawarthaLakesPublicHealthDepartmentto
promoteconsumptionoflocalfoodandretentionoflocalfoodproductionasapositive
contributiontohealthyliving.

Update the 2006 Agricultural Economic Impact Study to reflect 2006 Census statistics and
continuetoupdateitinordertotrackandidentifytrendsintheagriculturalsector.

LongtermInitiatives

ImplementastrategytoexpandagribusinessopportunitiesinKawarthaLakes.
o

Identify and facilitate opportunities for farmers within the new energy generation
sector;

Investigatevalueaddedopportunitiesforagriculturebothonfarmandofffarmandthe
actionsrequiredtosupportthem,includingpotentialforsmallscalestartupbusinesses
andcooperativebusinesses.

Encourageemploymentprogramsandprogramstoassistnewoperators.
o

Coordinate with other organizations to develop a skilled labour and training strategy,
establishaqualifiedlabourpool,andidentifyfundingtopromotetheFarmLabourPool
suchasiscurrentlyavailableattheVictoriaCountyCareerServices;

Coordinateassistanceforsuccessionplanningtosecurethelongtermfutureoffarming;
and

Encourage cooperative, mentoring and apprenticeship programs to encourage young

farmerstoentertheindustryandforsupportingthemwhentheyarestartingout.

PromoteKawarthaLakesasadestinationforagritourismandculinarytourism
o

Promote the continuation of Kawartha Farmfest farm tours and the development of
food trails to introduce urban residents to local growers and restaurants serving local
food.

ProvideStrategicMunicipalLandUsePlanningSupport,DirectionandDevelopment

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Ensure that valueadded, agricultural support activities are permitted at

appropriate scales throughout the agricultural areas. Monitor and develop
policies that allow valueadded and agrientertainment operations to ensure
that they are sufficiently flexible to allow farmers to generate additional
revenue while ensuring that operations are compatible with surrounding
agriculturaluses.

Use zoning to build in minimum distance separation criteria on the non

agricultural land to allow farmers to retain maximum operational flexibility on
farmland.

TheAgriculturalDevelopmentAdvisoryBoardshouldbeincludedaspartofthe
(peer)reviewprocessforapplicationspertainingtoPrimeAgriculturalandRural
Areas.

SecureFinancialSupport
o

4.1

Provide input to strategic and land use planning processes to ensure that the Citys
planning and regulatory frameworks are supportive of agriculture and agribusiness
growthanddevelopment.

Encourage the Provincial and Federal governments to provide adequate ongoing

fundingsupportforagricultureandrelatedactivities.Thissupportmayinclude:

Grantprograms,lowinterest/deferredpaymentloans,andsafetynetprograms
forstartupandexistingagriculturalenterprises;and

Cooperativeapproachestomanagingnaturalheritagesystemsandagricultural
landuse.

Implementation

Theidentifiedtasksarewiderangingandresponsibilityforvarioustaskswillneedtobeassumedbythe
appropriate agencies. Although the Kawartha Lakes Economic Development Office can act as
coordinator, responsibility for securing commitments to implement the plan must come from the
agricultural community. To assist in this, as a first step to implementing the Action Plan, the
implementationtableincludedaspartofthePlanshouldbecompletedinconsultationwithidentified
partners. Undertaking the process of focusing on each task, assigning responsibility, securing
cooperation,identifyingpartnersandestablishingmeasuresforsuccessisthebestwaytomovethePlan
forward.

4.2

MeasurementsofSuccess

SuccessfulimplementationofthePlanshouldresultinnoticeableimprovementsandstrengtheningof
theagriculturalindustryinKawarthaLakes.Itisoftendifficulttoquantifysuchmeasures;however,an
attempt has been made to establish benchmarks or targets which are noted on the implementation
table.Somearegeneralinnature;othersarequalitative.
Tobeasuccess,theActionPlanmustremainrelevantandcompelling.Toensurethishappens,thePlan
shouldbereviewedonanannualbasisbytheagriculturalcommunityinaprocesswheresuccessesare
identified,failuresaddressedandadjustmentsimplemented.
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4.3

SummaryChartofRecommendedActions

Task

Ongoing/ContinuingActions
1.
Assistagriculturesector
businesses

Lead

Partners

CKLEconomic
Development

OMAFRA,Kawartha indiversityoffarms;
Conservation
ineconomicactivity;
intaxrevenue;
inbuildingpermits.
OMAFRA,general
#ofcollaborative
farmorganizations, projectsundertaken;
commodity
Amalgamationof
organizations,
organizationsandnew
privatesector
organizations
emerging.
Privatesector
insalesrevenue;
businesses
inemployment;
inproductdiversity
Publicsurveyresults
CKLEconomic
showincreased
Development,
SchoolBoards,4H, knowledgeand
awareness
JuniorFarmers
Association,Ag
Societies,Historical
Societies

2.

Buildpartnerships

CKLEconomic
Development

3.

Develop&implement
marketingstrategies

CKLEconomic
Development

4.

Developandpromote
agricultureeducationand
awarenessprograms

KawarthaLakesAg
Awareness
Committee

ShorttermActions
Overthenext18months
5.
Simplifytheapprovalprocess
CKLDevelopment
foragriculturalbusinessesin
Services
general

6.

DevelopMarketStrategiesthat CKLEconomic
Development&
facilitateaccesstolocaland
regional
internationalmarkets
municipalities

7.

Identifythegapswithinthekey CKLEconomic
features/componentsofthe
Development
productionchain

Kawartha
Conservation,
KawarthaReal
EstateBoard,MP,
MPP,private
sectorslegal,
developers,
construction,etc.
ADAB,LAS,CFIA,
CLGA,Chambersof
Commerce,
Livestock
Associations,
Manufacturing
Associations
MP,MPP,General
farmorganizations,
MP,MPP,private
sector

Measurementof
Success

incomplaints;
inapprovaltimes.

inexportsales
inprofitabilityofag
businesses

Annualfocusgroup
discussionsheld#of
gapsidentifiedand
addressed;
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Task

Lead

Partners

Measurementof
Success

8.

ImplementSupportiveOfficial
PlanPolicies

CKLDevelopment
Services

Council,VHFA,
ADAB

9.

DevelopaLocalFoodCharter

Victoria
Stewardship
Council&
Haliburton
KawarthaPine
RidgeDistrict
HealthUnit

ByinfromCKLCouncil
&staff;
Agindustryoperating
inaproactiveway
Charterinplace;
Policiesandactions
developed.

10.

Updatethe2006Agricultural
EconomicImpactStudy

OMAFRA

CKLEconomic
Development,
Towardbalance
SupportNetwork,
OMAFRA,Kawartha
FieldNaturalists,
Kawartha
Conservation,
commodityand
generalfarm
organizations,
privatesector
businesses
Statisticsupdated,
CKLEconomic
circulatedandutilized
Development,
VHFA,commodity
organizations

LongtermInitiatives
11.
Implementastrategyto
CKLEconomic
expandagribusiness
Development
opportunitiesinKawartha
Lakes
12.
Encourageemployment
OMAFRA
programsandsupportnew
operatorsenteringtheindustry

13.

PromoteKawarthaLakesasa
destinationforagritourism
andculinarytourism

14.

Provide Strategic Municipal CKLDevelopment

Land Use Planning Support, Services&ADAB
DirectionandDevelopment
SecureFinancialSupport
CKLEconomic
Development

15.

CKLEconomic
Development

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VHFA,private
sectorbusinesses,
OMAFRA

in#agbusinesses;
in#ofproductsand
markets
inprofitability
RuralOntario
in#localprograms
Institute,CFBMC,
and#ofattendees;
AgricultureCanada, inemployment;
VCCS,Workforce
inaverageageof
Development
operators
Board
KCFF,RTO8,KRA,
#newpromotiontools
Chambersof
offered;
Commerce
TourismStatistics
verifiedthroughexit
surveys
VHFAandother
Fewercomplaints;
generalfarm
instrategies
organizations
supported
OMAFRA,MP,MPP, in#&$obtained
IRAP,KLCFDC,AAC

Definitions:
4HKawarthaLakes4HAssociation
AACAgricultureAdaptationCouncil
ADABAgriculturalDevelopmentAdvisoryBoardCommitteeofCKLCounciladvisingonmattersaffectingorpertaining
totheagriculturesector.
CFBMCCanadianFarmBusinessManagementCouncil
CFIACanadianFoodInspectionAgency
ChambersofCommerceincludingLindsay&District,BobcaygeonandArea,FenelonFallsandtheKinmountCommittee
forEconomicDevelopmentandPlanning.
CKLEconomicDevelopment
CKLDevelopmentServicesCityofKawarthaLakesDevelopmentServicesDepartmentincludesPlanning,Economic
Development,Building&Bylaw
CLGACanadianLivestockGeneticsAssociation
IRAPIndustrialResearchAssistanceProgram
JuniorFarmersAssociationKawarthaLakesJuniorFarmersAssociation
KLCFDCKawarthaLakesCommunityFuturesDevelopmentCorporation
KRAKawarthaRestaurantAssociation
LASLindsayAgricultureSociety
MPMemberofParliament
MPPMemberofProvincialParliament
OMAFRAOntarioMinistryofAgriculture,FoodandRuralAffairs
RTO8RegionalTourismOrganization8includesKawarthaLakes,Peterborough,andNorthumberland
VCCSVictoriaCountyCareerServices
VHFAVictoriaHaliburtonFederationofAgriculture

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