Incredible Insects:Tiny, But Mighty
Do you count yourself among the many that fear bugs? A fear of insects is one of the …
Farmers and Equine Operators
Agroforestry: Farms and Forests Working as One
This is part three of our five-part Farm Gate series about agricultural projects that are supported by the …
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Keeping Soil in its Place: Funding for Erosion Control
This is part two of our five-part Farm Gate series about agricultural projects that are supported by the …
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The Best Defense is a Good Fence
Thiis is part one of our five-part Farm Gate series about agricultural projects that are supported by the …
Best Management Practices: Farming for the Future
Farmers Play a Critical Role in Watershed Management Farmers have a unique relationship with the environment. They directly …
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Public Service Announcement: Reminder Flooding Can Happen in Fall Season
CVC is reminding residents that flooding can happen any time of the year.
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Everdale Farm: The Community Farm that Keeps Giving Back
Demonstrating the Connection Between Sustainable Agriculture and Community Resilience Like farming, land and water stewardship is a long-term …
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Nature-Based Solutions on Farms
Learn About the ALUS Project Sometimes the best solutions are the ones right in front of us. ALUS Peel leverages …
Strength in Numbers
Importance of Biological Diversity Did you know that across Ontario, almost 70 per cent of all farmland is used …
Happy Reunion
ALUS Peel Project Update According to the 2021 agricultural census, 31 per cent of land in Peel is …
Peel Farmers: Join the Official Launch ALUS Peel Pilot with Local Lunch and Tour
September 21, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) and its partners invite farmers in the Region of Peel …
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An Unwavering Commitment
Persistence Pays Off Since 2014, CVC’s Bird-Friendly Certified Hay program has supported rural landowners and farmers in their efforts to …
Born from Fire
Eastern Meadowlarks Benefit from Grassland Restoration Last year, CVC conducted its first single-day controlled grassland burn at Upper …
Meet the Murphys
How They Protect The Health of Their Farm Murphy Meadow Farms is a multi-generational family farm located just outside …
Natural Champions
Congratulations to Whole Village on their 2021 Friends of the Credit Conservation Award Along the Town of Caledon’s …
Be on the Hunt for Invasives
Nature Invaders Scavenger Hunt When left unmanaged, invasive species can take over your yard, garden, field or forest. …
Biodiversity Below Ground
Healthy Soils to Support Plant Growth This is part five of our five-part Farm Gate series on soil—the foundation …
Keep Soil Rooted
Roots Support Plant Growth This is part four of our five-part Farm Gate series on soil—the foundation of our …
Cover It Up
Improve Soil Health This is part two of our five-part Farm Gate series on soil—the foundation of our …
A Precious Resource
It’s More than Dirt This is part one of a five-part Farm Gate series on soil—the foundation of …
Only 100 Acres to Go: Certify Your Hay as Bird-friendly
March 28, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is inviting hay growers to delay this year’s hay cut …
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