In previous phases of public engagement, participants emphasized the importance of agriculture to the County's identity and stressed the need to reduce the spread of urban development into prime farmlands. Participants communicated a need for more education and promotion of agriculture as well as promotion and development of agri-tourism, market gardens, community gardens and equestrian facilities.
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Below is a summary of four agriculture subtopics within the draft MDP, and how they connect back to what we've heard to date through the public engagement process. Have additional questions? Learn more about additional public engagement opportunities or contact us.
The draft MDP proposes to eliminate 80 acre splits in the Agriculture Large Holdings Policy Area to reduce the fragmentation of prime agricultural lands.
The draft MDP focuses small scale agribusinesses within Agriculture Small Holdings while allowing some opportunities in other rural areas.
The draft MDP requires an Agricultural Impact Assessment for future growth areas.
Deanna Cambridge Planner II, Long Range Planning Phone: 780-464-8079 Email: MDPUpdate@strathcona.ca
Last updated: Monday, September 26, 2022 Page ID: 49438