Farmland Preservation: Land for Future Generations

by Wayne J. Caldwell (Editor), Stew Hilts (Editor), Bronwynne Wilton (Editor)

Overview

As land is lost to urban sprawl and other non-farm activity, our ability to produce food is diminished and options for future food production are limited. Farmland preservation speaks to the need to preserve the agricultural land base for future generations. The need for protection is driven by uncertainty caused by climate change, population growth, food security, energy availability, and other local and global factors. This uncertainty means that there is an ever-growing responsibility to ensure that the actions of today do not compromise the needs of future generations.

This second edition of Farmland Preservation provides a range of views and case studies from across Canada, the United States, and beyond. Its fourteen essays are intended to help the reader understand the importance of the issue and the potential for applying new approaches to agricultural protection, policy tools, and initiatives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780887555183
Publisher:	University of Manitoba Press
Publication date:	03/22/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Wayne Caldwell is a Professor in Rural Planning at the University of Guelph. He is a Registered Professional Planner and is a passionate advocate for the betterment of rural communities. He has served as chair or president of a number of local, provincial, and national organizations.
Stew Hilts is Professor Emeritus, Department of Land Resource Science, at the University of Guelph and the former chair of the Ontario Farmland Trust.
Bronwynne Wilton holds a PhD in Rural Studies and a Master's in Science in Rural Planning/Landscape Architecture. Bronwynne is currently a Consulting Project Lead with Synthesis Agri-Food Network in Guelph, Ontario.

Table of Contents

Preface Ch. 1 Farmland Preservation: Perspectives Ch. 2 Canadian Farmland: A Fluctuating Commodity Ch. 3 Agricultural Land Protection in Quebec Ch. 4 Farmland Preservation in Ontario Ch. 5 The Farmland Preservation Program in British Columbia Ch. 6 Learning about the Agricultural and Food System in Your Municipality Ch. 7 Smart Growth in Ontario Ch. 8 Farmland Protection and Liveable Communities in British Columbia Ch. 9 Rural Non-Farm Development and the Agricultural Industry in Ontario Ch. 10 Preserving and Promoting Agricultural Activities in the Peri-Urban Space Ch. 11 Ontario Farmland Trust Ch. 12 Farmland Preservation Policies in the United States Ch. 13 Planning for the Future of Agriculture Ch. 14 Farmland Preservation in Australia Conclusion