Peterborough & Kawartha Lakes Farms For Sale

Agriculture has remained an important economic industry throughout the region. Although there has been a steady decline in farmland and operating farms over the last 35 years, there remains a large focus on staying self-sustaining to continue producing more than enough food for the region's residents. In addition to agriculture, a variety of businesses operate alongside the industry that contributes to the region's success, such as distributors and retailers. 

The main categories for farming within the Peterborough Kawartha region include beef cattle, dairy, soybeans, corn, wheat, grains, oilseeds, as well as sheep and goats. There are 1,265 farms in Kawartha Lakes, spanning an area of 193,497 acres. While operating farms and farmland are decreasing, sales are not. With an increase of nearly $50 million from 2010 – 2015, the Kawartha region reached sales of more than $149.5 million, with nearly 90% of these farms being family-owned businesses. In Peterborough, there are 1,053 farms across 228,936 acres, generating $156 million in gross farm receipts. 

The Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture supports the local community of farm families by facilitating recognition opportunities through various awards. It has also supported the local community by providing donations to local food banks. Safety is a significant priority for the organization. It has created resources to remind and educate farmers and residents about farm safety during harvest months. Additionally, Farms at Work facilitates employment opportunities throughout the region and resources to find farmland and farm work.

The Kawartha Lakes Haliburton Federation of Agriculture represents both cities and supports fundraising and donation initiatives to those less fortunate in the community. 

There are many supports for agriculture directly from the counties to continue strategically mapping out economic opportunities for the agricultural sector.

The Kawartha Conservation aims to protect 2,563 kilometres through watershed planning, monitoring, and managing the natural environments while balancing the needs of humans and wildlife alike. Additionally, the Kawartha Conservation provides valuable resources to make it easier for farmers to take on environmental shifts, such as landowner grants and seedling and native plant sales to protect the watersheds. 

The Otonabee Region Conservation Authority focuses on preserving the watersheds to maintain a healthy environment. The area offers activities and educational opportunities for residents and visitors in an effort to showcase and protect the region for years to come.