Peel Halton Farms For Sale

The Peel region has 3,707 farms and uses 95,000 acres of dedicated farmland. Caledon is home to the highest number of farms and farmland with 85% (82,000 acres), then Brampton and Mississauga with 11% and 4%, respectively. Additionally, the GTA's highest average farm market value is found here, with Caledon valued at $3.8 million, Brampton at $4.3 million, and Mississauga valued at $5.7 million. Although Caledon has the most farmland, higher operation and land costs in Mississauga and Brampton are the reason for the higher valuations. The most common farming in this area is organic products and livestock, such as cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, goats, bees, horses, and fur-bearing animals. The primary produce grown in the area is cash crops, namely fruits and vegetables, oilseeds and grains, soybeans, and corn. 

The Halton region had gross revenue receipts of over $143 million in 2016 for the agriculture sector, with mushroom farming being the highest revenue-generating crop, accounting for 24% of the employment within the area. The area produces hay, oilseed, livestock, fruits and vegetables, and is home to horse farms and plant nurseries. The region has sought new revenue streams by incorporating agri-tourism into the industry and recreational uses of current farms and businesses by opening retail stores, restaurants, and tasting rooms. Additionally, the region has worked diligently to provide direct-to-consumer opportunities for farmers' to utilize, with 20% of farms accomplishing that goal today. The county has set out to foster a robust agricultural industry within the area with the Regional Official Plan, which focuses on preserving and protecting the land and resources while providing direct sales to the consumer. 

The Peel Federation of Agriculture supports the farmers in the Peel area while also providing scholarship opportunities for students involved with agriculture before pursuing post-secondary education. 

Similarly, the Halton Region Federation of Agriculture supports 350 farm families within the region to continue fostering a prosperous farming industry.

Both regions are avid supporters of sustainable farming. Conservation is at the forefront of projects run by municipalities and private organization projects. The Peel Halton counties have been putting programs in place to foster more land stewardship, increased farm profitability, and a prosperous community through the Peel Region Official Plan Review. Additionally, the Golden Horseshoe Farming and Food Alliance have pushed through two initiatives: crop rotations and windbreaks to avoid soil erosion and provide wildlife with natural habitat. This is to maintain healthy soil and water instead of working towards reversing previous damage. Other initiatives include Teach Green in Peel.