Agricultural Advisory Committee

THAT the agenda for the Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting of October 16, 2023, be confirmed.

THAT the minutes from the Agricultural Advisory Committee meetings held August 21, 2023, be adopted as amended.

THAT the presentation from Michael Michaud, Manager of Planning, regarding the Draft Zoning By-Law be received.

THAT the deputation by Brian Hart on Kate's Rest Foundation's Home and Farm Initiative, which promotes, provides training and education in aquaponic farming, and supplies affordable homes for local farmers be received; and THAT the Committee requests the Mayor, on behalf of Council, provide a letter of support for Kate's Rest Foundation's Home and Farm Initiative.

THAT the Committee recommends that Council direct staff to proceed with robust public communications, including a Public Service Announcement, social media, and any other reasonable form of outreach for the Guardian Network program.

THAT the Committee's discussion on agricultural farm signs be received. THAT the Committee recommends that Council direct staff to determine whether the Ministry of Transportation Ontario will place agricultural signage on Highway 62 and circulate the answer to the Committee.

THAT the Zoning By-Law is added to the Agricultural Advisory Committee's Work Plan; THAT the Agricultural Advisory Committee recommends that Council direct staff to promote youth engagement and the Hour-for-Hour program through the County's website and social media channels and contact the local high school; and THAT the Agricultural Advisory Committee Work Plan discussion be received.

THAT this meeting now adjourn at 8:10 p.m.