South Stormont Community Hall (2 Mille Roches Rd, Long Sault)
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 (10 am - 3 pm)
As spaces are limited, farmers are urged to secure their spot by pre-registering online or by contacting (613) 938-3611 ext. 224 or info@rrca.on.ca.
ALUS Ontario East – a program which helps farmers and ranchers deliver nature-based solutions on their land – is hosting a FREE Agri-Action Lunch & Learn event in Long Sault on March 27 to bring together local famers interested in agricultural stewardship practices and to share available resources and funding opportunities for their implementation.
Stewardship best management practices can have a transformative impact on your farm’s sustainability by improving soil health, reducing erosion, retaining valuable nutrients, and much more. This not only provides on-farm benefits such as increased average yields, but also improves the overall health of our local watersheds.
Lunch & Learn participants will hear from local farmers describing their experiences with stewardship projects such as constructed wetlands, windbreaks, buffers, regenerative agriculture, and more. Representatives from organizations and agencies supporting sustainable farming practices – such as ALUS Ontario East and the Raisin Region (RRCA) and South Nation (SNC) Conservation Authorities – will also provide guidance on opportunities for farmers looking to incorporate stewardship practices into their operations.
All farmers in ALUS Ontario East’s area of operation – which includes the RRCA’s and SNC’s watersheds and other areas - are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to network, learn, and access stewardship resources and funding to elevate their operations’ sustainability.
The Agri-Action Land Stewardship Program is a project undertaken with the financial support of the Government of Canada through the federal Department of Environment and Climate Change. The project also received funding support from the Government of Ontario. For more information on ALUS Ontario East visit ALUSOntarioEast.ca or contact (613) 938-3611.