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.
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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 particpated in our engagement survey. The survey is now closed.
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Join us for a consultation session on updates to the following projects: The Region of Durham Agricultural Strategy and the Agriculture and Rural System Discussion Paper from Envision Durham (the Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Regional Official Plan). There will be a presentation on feedback gathered to date regarding the update to the Region of Durham Agricultural Strategy as well as an overview of the Agriculture and Rural System Discussion Paper which was released for public comment in March as part of Envision Durham. This event will provide an opportunity for discussion about how these two projects provide synergies for the agriculture and agri-food sector in Durham Region from a planning and economic development perspective. When: Tuesday April 16, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Sunderland Town Hall, Banquet Room - 120 River Street, Sunderland L0C 1H0 RSVP: Email lisa.mackenzie@durham.ca or call 905-668-4113 ext. 2615 |
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