Local Food and Agriculture
The Agriculture System is a Canada-wide system that creates a vibrant and thriving agri-food sector. The system is made up of an agriculture land base and an agri-food network. All levels of government have roles, and Vaughan continues to actively contribute to sustaining local food and agriculture.
The agri-food sector in Ontario encompasses a range of components from primary agriculture to food processing and retail. The agri-food network includes agricultural operations, infrastructure, services and assets important to the viability of the agri-food sector.
Vaughan Council has approved the York Region Food Charter and the Food Charter Actions for the City of Vaughan
Supporting local food and urban agriculture helps to create vibrant, resilient communities.
The City of Vaughan is home to many agri-food businesses that produce and manufacture local urban food. We also strive to support innovative agri-food initiatives such as vertical farming, community gardening, rooftop vegetation and equity-based planning. Below are some high-level statistics for the City of Vaughan.
Meet the Farm Fresh Farms and Markets in Vaughan
Sandy's Farm
4283 King Vaughan Rd, Woodbridge, ON L3L 0B4
Sandy’s Farm is a family-run farmers market and garden centre first opened its doors in 1978 and ever since the family has been dedicated to providing the highest quality, locally grown produce at the best possible price to the public.
Visit sandysfarm.ca for more information on hours of operation.
Robintide Farms
2720 King Vaughan Rd, King City, ON L7B 1E4
Robintide Farms has been a family farm in Vaughan for more than 50 years, with farm activities including pick-your-own and picked-for-you strawberries, flowers and pumpkins, beef cattle, mixed crops, breeding, raising and training quarter horses, and raising milk goats and Boer goats.
Visit robintidefarms.com for more information on hours of operation.
Woodbridge Village Farmers Market
9201 Islington Ave., Woodbridge, ON L4L 1A7
Woodbridge Village Farmers Market is a non-profit, volunteer run market affiliated with the Woodbridge Agricultural Society.
Visit woodbridgefarmersmarket.com for more information on hours and operations.