Farming is an important part of Prince Edward County’s history and continues
be a major economic driver in the area.
be a major economic driver in the area.
At its Tuesday meeting, Prince Edward County Council will see a motion from
councillors Sam Branderhorst and Bill Roberts asking that staff look at options leading
to the removal of development charges on non-residential farm buildings.
councillors Sam Branderhorst and Bill Roberts asking that staff look at options leading
to the removal of development charges on non-residential farm buildings.
Their motion suggests the agricultural industry faces enough challenges and that development charges could prevent the expansion of farms.
Agriculture industry data shows that agriculture in the county contributes approximately $260 million to the local economy and roughly 1800 jobs to the agri-food workforce.
The motion stresses that any development charge exemption apply only to those
who are actually working the land and are registered as farm businesses.
who are actually working the land and are registered as farm businesses.
