Incredible Insects: Tiny, But Mighty
Do you count yourself among the many that fear bugs? A fear of insects is one of the […] … Continue reading
Farmers
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Public Service Announcement: Winter Safety Message: Be Safe Near Waterways, Unsafe Ice
January 17, 2024 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) reminds residents of the dangers near streams, rivers, ponds and … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Strength in Numbers
Importance of Biological Diversity Did you know that across Ontario, almost 70 per cent of all farmland is used … Continue reading
Spring Showers Bring Erosion Powers
Erosion to Look Out For Soil erosion is a natural process in which soil is picked up and … Continue reading
Meet the Murphys
How They Protect The Health of Their Farm Murphy Meadow Farms is a multi-generational family farm located just outside … Continue reading
Keep Soil Rooted
Roots Support Plant Growth This is part four of our five-part Farm Gate series on soil—the foundation of our … Continue reading
Do Not Disturb
Limiting Soil Disturbance Promotes Healthy Soil Structure This is part three of our five-part Farm Gate series on … Continue reading
Cover It Up
Improve Soil Health This is part two of our five-part Farm Gate series on soil—the foundation of our … Continue reading
A Precious Resource
It’s More than Dirt This is part one of a five-part Farm Gate series on soil—the foundation of … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Watershed Farmers Delay the Hay to Protect Grassland Birds
Every year, grassland birds like bobolink and eastern meadowlark build their nests in hay fields across the Credit … Continue reading
Good Work Pays Off for Farmers in Peel
In the 1950s, agriculture was practiced on 74 per cent of the land in the Credit River Watershed. … Continue reading
New Partnership with ALUS Pays Farmers to Protect Nature
March 16, 2022 – Farmers can now receive annual payments to protect and monitor nature on their lands … Continue reading
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
They say patience is a virtue. For hay growers who delay the hay cut, it also helps save … Continue reading
A Roadmap to Rural Life
You’ve made the choice to leave behind the bustling city life for the sprawling countryside. Once you’ve settled into your … Continue reading
Earth Day Food for Thought: Farming for Conservation
The Credit River Watershed is a working landscape. Over 50 per cent of the land in the northern … Continue reading