Agriculture Business Resources
Agriculture Business Resources
Explore Municipal Resources for Your Agriculture Business in Kawartha Lakes
Agriculture information can be hard to find. Hopefully this Agriculture Resources page helps you find what you're looking for, easily. If you don't see the information you need, reach out! Our team is here to help, and full of knowledgeable staff who can work with you to find answers.
Local Information

Farm 911
If there's an emergency, you need help quickly. Farm 911 makes it easier for first responders to find your field entrances.
Farm landowners that purchase a sign or signs for field entrances that are not near their main farm property, or are on vacant and non-building lots, will have a civic address to use when calling first responders.

Line Fences
The Line Fences Act applies to certain properties for fences built along property lines. Find information regarding line fences and Fence Viewers on the Fences page.

Keeping your flock safe
Learn about avian influenza (bird flu) signs, transmission and prevention in poultry on the municipal Animal Services page and on the Ontario Government Avian Influenza page.

Tile Loan Program
As a farm property owner, you may consider tile draining your land to make it more productive and increase your farm's efficiency using the Tile Drainage Act. The Tile Loan Program allows landowners to apply for a loan to assist with financing tile drainage installation. Visit the Applications, Licences and Permits page for more Tile Loan information.

Livestock Predation
As a livestock or poultry producer, you're entitled to make claims for your animals that are injured or killed by predators, including coyotes, dogs, wolves and other wildlife. Learn more on the Animal Services page.

Municipal Drains
Your property may contain a municipal drain. These drains are usually ditches or tiles, but can also include buffer strips, grassed waterways, culverts, and even creeks and small rivers. Learn more about municipal drains and your responsibilities for drains on your land.
Agriculture, Food and Agri-business in Kawartha Lakes
The agricultural community of farms and agri-businesses in Kawartha Lakes is a dynamic, economic, social and environmental driver. Agriculture is an integral component of Kawartha Lakes; one that successfully optimizes resources and people to achieve a community that is innovative, diverse, balanced, sustainable and prosperous, and has the world as its market.
Supporting Agriculture and Agri-Food Businesses in Kawartha Lakes
Connect with Kelly Maloney, Economic Development Officer

How Kelly Can Help:
- Connect to programs and services to grow your business
- Coaching to diversify your farm business
- Access local talent and training
- Access local marketing tools
- Connect with sector specialists and scale-up programs
- Understand available grants & incentives
Telephone: 705-324-9411 extension 1208
Toll Free: 1-888-822-2225
Email Kelly