Non-share capital corporation to be created to disburse future farm assistance grants
CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER Council approved the creation of a non-share capital corporation this week for the purpose of providing assistance to farmers. The…
Farm Tax Ratio
Council approves terms of reference for farming assistance ad hoc committee
CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER While some continued to share doubts about the endeavour, council firmed up terms of reference and membership for the farming…
Councillors scrutinize approach to relief for new and young farmers
CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER As councillors sat down last week to discuss the makeup and terms of reference for the new farming assistance ad…
New ad hoc committee expected to investigate financial support for young farmers
Terms of reference for a new ad hoc committee focused on assisting young farmers will appear before councillors next week. The new committee will be…
Council quashes reduction in farm tax ratio by 9-6 vote
County to form ad hoc committee to investigate ways to offer support for vulnerable farmers CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER Council has voted against a reduction…
Ratio change would help farmers’ viability
The Prince Edward County Federation of Agriculture is appreciative of any efforts to highlight the myriad of external issues that the 400 farmers in this…
Residential taxpayers shouldn’t pay for farmers
Like most people, I respect the work that other people do – including the work of farmers. In fact, I told them so publicly at…
Councillors hear from the public ahead of decision on farm tax ratio
CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER Council will have plenty of information to digest prior to making a decision on the farm tax ratio. Councillors hosted…
Discussions on farm tax ratio reach impasse
Councillors can’t agree on acceptable solution CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER Councillors couldn’t agree on a solution as local farmers again requested a reduction in the…