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Not only is agricultural land an important natural resource, it also contributes to our local economy by providing jobs for many. In 2016, agricultural lands in Vaughan contributed to:
$250 million in Gross Domestic Product was generated in agriculture sales, 3,578 jobs and $133 million in wages and salaries in York Region!
Fun fact: In 2016, there were 700 farms in York Region and 51 of those farms (7%) reported using solar panels or wind turbines to generate renewable energy!
View the City's local food postcard as a quick reference for tips about buying local food and information about agriculture in Vaughan.
Robintide Farms, 2720 King-Vaughan Road. Robintide Farms has been a family farm in Vaughan for more than 50 years, with farm activities including beef cattle, mixed crops, breeding, raising and training quarter horses and raising milk goats and Boer goats. Over recent years, Robintide Farms has been growing and now offers local farm-fresh pick-your-own and picked-for-you strawberries, vegetables, flowers and more each spring and summer, as well as pick-your-own pumpkins in the fall. Visit robintidefarms.com for more information on hours of operation.
Greenbelt Area
Ontario’s Greenbelt lands encompass protected natural heritage areas and productive agricultural lands (farmland). The Greenbelt Area covers more than 2 million acres of land – bigger than the Province of Prince Edward Island!
The Greenbelt is worth protecting! It provides:
Explore the Greenbelt to find fresh and local food!
Phone: 905-832-2281
TTY:1-866-543-0545
Email: environment@vaughan.ca
Location: Vaughan City Hall Level 200 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1