Buying a Farm in Grey & Bruce Counties Is HST Charged on Farm Sales? As a general rule, farmland is taxable unless there is an exemption. If no exemptions apply, the buyer and seller may choose to decline the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) if certain conditions are met. What is the CRA definition of farmland? The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) generally considers farmland to mean land that is regularly […]
Buying a Farm in Grey & Bruce Counties Tax Benefits for Landowners through Ducks Unlimited Are you completing a Managed Forest Plan for your southern Ontario property? Do you have an existing wetland on your property? Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) can help you save money. How can I get a tax benefit from Ducks Unlimited? We talked about the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) in our last blog post. […]
Buying a Farm in Grey & Bruce Counties What is the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program? Do you have some bush or forest area on your rural property? You may be eligible for tax relief when you follow an approved Managed Forest Plan. This blog post will provide a brief overview of the Government of Ontario’s Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP). How does the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program work? […]
What’s the Difference Between GMO and Organic Farming? Are you confused about the difference between GMO and organic farming? Agriculture in Grey and Bruce counties uses both methods. Here’s a brief survey of the main differences between these two kinds of farming.     How is GMO food grown? Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms whose genetic material (DNA) has been altered or […]
Buying a Farm in Grey & Bruce Counties Soil Types in Grey & Bruce Counties Grey and Bruce counties offer an abundance of farmland. This blog post will provide a brief overview of soil types in the region. For more detailed information and soil maps (like those pictured below), visit Ontario’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs soils web page. What are the soil types in Canada? Canadian soil […]
Farming Topics Start Beekeeping in 10 Steps Are you interested in learning how to start beekeeping and producing your own honey? The Ontario Beekeeping Association (OBA) has a list of Five Questions To Ask Yourself to see if this is the right activity for you!  Here are 10 steps to help you get a successful start to your beekeeping journey. 1. Join […]
Farming Topics 10 Tips for Horse Trail Riding Each spring when the warm weather returns and horse enthusiasts get excited about riding the trails again, many wind up getting dumped on their first ride of the season. When your horse is well prepared, trail rides go much better. Are you a new rider and wondering how to get started with trail riding? Here […]
Farming Topics 10 Tips for Horse Care One of my great passions in life is horses. For those of us who love these animals and are privileged to take care of them, it’s important to do our best to keep them healthy and happy, both mentally and physically.  Are you wondering how to best care for your horse? Here are some of […]
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