Introducing The Farmland Access Program

Written By Inclusive Prosperity

Inclusive Prosperity, in partnership with Ontario Farmland Trust (OFT), is proud to be launching a farmland access program designed to support equity-deserving farmers in Ontario.

OFT has recently acquired a 37-acre farm in Tiverton, Ontario, with approximately 15.5 acres of agricultural farmland. This opportunity aims to improve access to land for farmers who face systemic barriers in agriculture. Eligible applicants will have the opportunity to apply for access to this farmland as part of the program

This project is designed to address systemic barriers in agriculture and food entrepreneurship for racialized equity-deserving communities. The project therefore seeks to support farmers, especially those from African, Indigenous, and other racialized communities, who are interested in crop production, livestock rearing, and/or beekeeping. Participants will have access to:

  • Farmland for crop and livestock production

  • Housing within the on-site farmhouse

  • Support and guidance from the Sustainable Agriculture Field Lead

  • The opportunity to enroll in Inclusive Prosperity’s Farmer Field School program

Whether you are a beginning farmer seeking land access or an experienced farmer seeking a supportive environment to scale up your operation, the Tiverton farmland access program offers a unique opportunity to grow your farm business while contributing to a community-led, sustainable agriculture initiative.

Inclusive Prosperity is pleased to invite new and established farmers to apply for access to farmland and on-site accommodation at the Bourgeois farm, which is currently managed by OFT in collaboration with Inclusive Prosperity.

Kindly indicate your interest by completing the application form or learn more about the program details here.

We look forward to the opportunity of supporting you on your farming journey and building a thriving, inclusive and sustainable agricultural community together.

The project is funded by the Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (AWEDI) through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture (OMAFRA).

Inclusive Prosperity