Buying a Farm in Grey & Bruce Counties

Buying a Farm in Grey & Bruce Counties What is Permaculture? As sustainable agriculture and green lifestyles become part of the mainstream conversation, the ideals and concepts of a largely underground social movement have been highly influential: permaculture.   What is permaculture? Bill Mollison, a professor of biogeography and environmental psychology at the University of Tasmania, first coined the term in 1978 and defined it as […]
Buying a Farm in Grey & Bruce Counties What is Aquaculture? Today, about half of all our seafood comes from aquaculture. It is predicted that by 2030, that number will rise to 62%. As the human population grows and the world becomes more aware of the need to act more sustainably, what role does aquaculture play? What is aquaculture? Aquaculture is fish farming. It’s very similar […]
Buying a Farm in Grey & Bruce Counties Should I Install Solar Panels On My Property? “Solar energy isn’t a trend, it’s the future. One of the best things we can do is use it.” —Mike Holmes, Canadian homebuilder and TV host     In the last decade, solar panel installations have gone up on many roofs around the world. Here in Ontario, the provincial government is encouraging residents to use […]
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? […]
Buying a Farm in Grey & Bruce Counties 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 […]
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