Farming on the Urban Fringe
When farmers’ fields border urban and suburban developments, how can they stand their ground and be good neighbours?
By Jackie Clark
We often talk about agricultural and rural issues as if they’re completely separate from urban living. However, many farmers live and farm close to city centers and heavy residential developments.
With population growth and sprawl ever apparent, farmers across Ontario are faced with the challenges of producing crops and managing livestock on a mosaic landscape.