Agriculture is the second-largest industry in Durham Region. About 80 per cent of the region is rural, and almost 300,000 acres of Durham are in production. Learn more about Durham's thriving agri-business sector.
Durham Regional Council created the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC). DAAC advises Council of agricultural and rural matters. DAAC members have diverse experiences and knowledge of agricultural and rural issues.
Learn more about our activities and plans:
- Terms of Reference guide our actions.
- Annual Work Plan highlights our main goals for the year.
Stay up to date on the Region's agriculture and rural news by following our Agriculture and Rural Affairs Twitter account.
Update to Durham Region Agricultural Strategy
About the project
The Region of Durham is updating the Agricultural Strategy 2013-2018 (the Strategy) to include new opportunities that support the long-term growth of the agriculture and agri-food sector. The Strategy was developed by the Region of Durham in consultation with industry stakeholders from across the agriculture sector. Agricultural production generates significant returns and is the main economic activity in the rural areas of Durham.
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When the Strategy was developed, it was intended to serve the agriculture industry for a five‐year period. Moving forward, an updated Strategy and action plan is required to reflect new opportunities and support the long-term growth of the agriculture and agri-food sector in Durham.
Current Engagement Opportunities
Thank you to all who participated in our engagement survey. The survey is now closed.
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| Thank you to all who participated in our consultation sessions.
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Additional resources
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