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The County Agricultural Advisory Committee debates grant program updates, supports soil health ideas, and advances a road safety motion.

The County’s Agricultural Advisory Committee examines farm grant participation, considers program updates, and discusses improving road safety for agricultural vehicles.

Agriculture Advisory Committee examines farm challenges, local food opportunities, and emerging initiatives shaping the County agriculture.

The Agriculture Advisory Committee meeting focused on survey insights into farm challenges, opportunities for local food growth, a proposed Community Improvement Plan, farm tour discussions, waste-to-fuel innovation, and emerging issues like avian flu.

Speakers from agriculture, the wine industry, environmental groups, and planning staff discussed how the proposed zoning by-law could affect winery operations, farm diversification, environmental protections, and development in rural areas of Prince Edward County.

Committee members debated noxious weed enforcement, explored potential AgriSpirit grant projects, reviewed rural road safety signage updates, and raised concerns about agricultural land loss and zoning rules for on-farm diversified uses.

Prince Edward County’s Planning & Development Committee reviewed the draft comprehensive zoning by-law, discussing agricultural land protection, winery and agritourism regulations, rural zoning changes, and additional planning applications affecting development and infrastructure.

Stakeholders debated zoning rules affecting farms, wineries, and development, highlighting the need for flexibility, environmental safeguards, and support for local agriculture before final approval.

Committee discussed a municipally initiated Official Plan amendment addressing conflicts between shoreland designations and Natural Core Areas.

Committee discussions focused on Guardian Network training for farmers, planning communication concerns, signage updates, and 2025 meeting scheduling. Decisions support agricultural wellness and better coordination in PEC.

Committee discussions focused on Guardian Network training, planning communication concerns, and road safety signage. Decisions support farmer wellness, safety, and stronger agricultural representation in PEC.

Committee members largely aligned on adding grant reporting, exploring succession planning support, and forming a working group to strengthen agriculture’s voice in land-use decisions.