Agriculture in the National Capital Greenbelt
needs grow and land and soil are becoming increasingly scarce, the NCC recognizes the importance of agriculture
Thus, we are developing a strategy to integrate food and agriculture into the planning of the Capital
Sustainable agriculture is about integrating environmental stewardship, economic profitability and social
Many of them have already adopted sustainable agriculture practices, including:
Precision agriculture
Organic farming: we strongly encourage organic agriculture in the Greenbelt.
The Greenbelt
The Capital will demonstrate the benefits of sustainable agriculture to the country.
The NCC will host world-class urban agriculture.
Building on the unique position of its protected agricultural lands near the centre of a large urban
The NCC will celebrate Canada’s living agricultural legacy by elevating the region’s rich agricultural
history and heritage while embracing modern, diversified and sustainable agricultural production.
Reconnect with the land and nature at the Ecology and Urban Agriculture Pavilion
Centre d’écologie et d’agriculture urbaine de Gatineau today officially opened the Ecology and Urban Agriculture
The Ecology and Urban Agriculture Pavilion is open to the public every day, from 9 am to 4 pm, including
I invite everyone to visit the Ecology and Urban Agriculture Pavilion at Moore Farm, which highlights
the fascinating history of agriculture and forestry in the Outaouais Region.”
I hope that the allure of nature and farming will bring you to visit the Ecology and Urban Agriculture
My Summer at the Greenbelt Farms
We supported the Communications team by capturing photos and video of animals, produce and beautiful agricultural
amazing farmer who took the time to talk with us about the great work they are doing to support local agriculture
The Greenbelt provides an important example of how to practise viable and diverse agriculture in a near-urban
Thursday, June 24, 2021
9:00 am
Blogs
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Friday, April 23, 2021
1:59 pm
Blogs
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Visiting a farm in the National Capital Greenbelt
symbol of Canada’s rural traditions, and they provide an example of how to practise viable and diverse agriculture
Or you can sign up for a community supported agriculture (CSA) basket delivered weekly to your door.
Sustainable agriculture
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Farm Rentals
has developed a model that provides unique opportunities for seasoned farmers to establish on quality agricultural
Both community-supported agriculture (CSA) farms and farmers’ markets are expanding throughout the city
Documents
Application for an NCC agricultural
lease (234.143 KB)
Guidelines - NCC agricultural lease (241.095 KB)
Moore Farm Estate to host the Centre d’écologie et d’agriculture urbaine de Gatineau
ecological, agrifood and nature conservation activities as well as provide expertise in biodiversity, urban agriculture
agriculture urbaine de Gatineau (website in French only) to become a centre of excellence for urban agriculture
Centre d’écologie et d’agriculture urbaine de Gatineau (website in French only) will work to protect the agricultural
ecological education and research program will be devoted to the discovery of modern, sustainable, urban agricultural
Connecting Community to the Land
It was very well aligned with what I wanted to accomplish, so I transferred to the Agricultural Campus
, and dove into agriculture.
By winter, we had 225 families who were signed up for our community-supported agriculture (CSA) program
Large-scale agriculture is very efficient, but we want to show people that small local farms have a purpose
Farms to visit
Farm rental opportunities
NCC’s Sustainable Agriculture and Food Strategy
Farm Fresh: Taste the Greenbelt
With a community-supported agriculture (CSA) membership, it’s easy to eat fresh, local and seasonal food
Friday, November 12, 2021
10:50 am
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Thursday, June 24, 2021
9:00 am
Blogs
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Friday, April 23, 2021
1:59 pm
Blogs
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
10:00 am
Blogs
Greenbelt
Agriculture
The Making of Gees Bees Honey Company
symbol of Canada’s rural traditions, and they provide an example of how to practise viable and diverse agriculture
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Natural Capital: The Economic Value of NCC Green Spaces
Much of the land we care is green space:
forests (72%)
agricultural lands (10%)
urban areas (8%)
The NCC’s green spaces provide direct monetary benefits, such as from wood and agricultural products,
Friday, November 12, 2021
10:50 am
Greenbelt
Agriculture
A New Indigenous Experiences Attraction in Ottawa - MĀDAHÒKÌ FARM
Mādahòkì means “to share the land” in the Anishnaabe language and reflects the agriculture and the Indigenous
Immediate and future Mādahòkì Farm development plans include:
Land-based experiences and agricultural
Year-round permanent bricks and mortar home of the Indigenous Marketplace that promotes artisanal and agriculture
Indigenous Experiences in 2021, and
Promotion of Indigenous food sovereignty by farming traditional agricultural
Mike’s Garden Harvest: A community-focused sustainable farm in Ottawa
Among these, Mike’s Garden Harvest stands out as a leader in sustainable, community-focused agriculture
Mike still supports the northern community through a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program in
About agriculture
These farms showcase sustainable agriculture and rural heritage.
You Won’t Want to Miss These Greenbelt Farms This Fall
symbol of Canada’s rural traditions, and they provide an example of how to practise viable and diverse agriculture
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Victor Brunette
He also managed a technology transfer program for the Alberta Ministry of Agriculture; and was forestry
program manager for the New York City Watershed Agricultural Council.
Real Estate
This includes 560 properties leased in Ottawa - Gatineau for residential, agricultural, institutional
Agricultural
National Institutions Outside the Capital Core Area
Further afield, the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, Canada Science and Technology Museum, and Canada
These two museums, as well as the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum, are grouped under the Canada Science
, 15,000 scientists work in research and development in federal departments, such as Health Canada, Agriculture
Goal 8: Sustainable food
We are supporting eco-friendly agricultural
8.2 Create a food strategy for urban lands to complement the Sustainable Agriculture
Greenbelt
Conservation and scientific research
Sustainable agriculture
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Bill Leonard
Bill directs the NCC’s rental portfolio of commercial, residential and agricultural properties, which
The Ottawa Hospital Site Review
Regional and local interest: The agricultural criterion was re-categorized under “capital interest.”
with the public transit network
Availability of municipal infrastructure and utilities
Impact on agricultural
Sylvie Lalonde
strong background in rural and regional planning has enabled her to work on policy planning dealing with agriculture
About Us
Canal Skateway, urban lands and parks, pathways, scenic parkways, real property and heritage buildings, agricultural
including the Capital’s six official residences; commercial, residential and heritage buildings; and agricultural
Invasive alien plants in the Capital Region
health and safety
harm natural ecosystems
reduce forest productivity and regrowth
disrupt agriculture
species can be introduced through the following activities:
recreational activities
gardening and agricultural
2022 Appendix 1 NCC Climate Vulnerability Risk Report
Agriculture
2. Infrastructure & Operations
3. Natural Resources & Parks
4. Archaeology
5.
Agriculture (includes the planning, management, maintenance and renewal of all agricultural
assets and
• Increased health and safety risk to agricultural workers.
precipitation may threaten the success of
agricultural operations, result in a decline of agricultural
Agriculture
7. Corporate Services
8.
Climate Vulnerability & Risk Assessment Report
Agriculture
2. Infrastructure & Operations
3. Natural Resources & Parks
4. Archaeology
5.
Agriculture (includes the planning, management, maintenance and renewal of all agricultural
assets and
• Increased health and safety risk to agricultural workers.
precipitation may threaten the success of
agricultural operations, result in a decline of agricultural
Agriculture
7. Corporate Services
8.
Winter Visitors to the National Capital Greenbelt
The forests are full of bare trees, the wetlands are iced over and agricultural fields are snow-swept
Field Specialists
Did you know that open agricultural fields provide hunting grounds similar to those
Rehabilitation of the Wright-Scott House
19th century, the existing property was part of the farm owned by Philemon Wright, the founder of the agricultural
Contact our Media Team
El-Akhrass
Strategic Communications Advisor
343-551-6149
maryam.el-akhrass@ncc-ccn.ca
The Greenbelt and agriculture
The Moore Farm
This partnership will maintain the farm’s agricultural and community role, including the community gardens
Actions
Sustainable food
We will support eco-friendly agricultural practices and local food production on NCC-managed
Report on Activities - April 2022
Moore Farm: Restaurant La Commune will carry on with the NCC’s vision of establishing urban agriculture
gardens, a revived Farm to table Bistro, ornamental gardens as well as a Sunday farmers market with local agricultural
McConnell House: Request for expressions of interest
The connected barn, considered a rare feature among Quebec’s agricultural heritage properties, provides
NCC seeking final feedback on its Sustainable Development Strategy
building resilient infrastructure, protecting biodiversity and water quality, promoting sustainable agriculture
The Impact Assessment Act
Economic conditions: Industry or livelihood (e.g. forestry, tourism, agriculture, fishing, hunting, trapping
Our Projects
Canal Skateway, urban lands and parks, pathways, scenic parkways, real property and heritage buildings, agricultural
The Ottawa Hospital Site Review: Public Consultations
Those who argued against using lands at the Central Experimental Farm emphasized that important agricultural
Heritage and Culture in Gatineau Park
settlers of European origin hoped to live by farming the land, the area’s rocky soil was not suited to agriculture
A Legacy to Build On
ecosystems and habitats, important natural features and near-wilderness areas, as well as productive agricultural
NCC banning gas-powered small tools
building resilient infrastructure, protecting biodiversity and water quality, promoting sustainable agriculture
Rebuilding pollinator habitats
pollinators has multiple benefits, including the propagation of plants that are important to sustainable agriculture
Green’s Creek
This corridor extends south from the Ottawa River to inland habitats, and crosses developed agricultural
Greenhouse gas emissions down by 58 percent: Progress and successes of the NCC’s Sustainable Development Strategy
building resilient infrastructure, protecting biodiversity and water quality, promoting sustainable agriculture
NCC Board of Directors Approves the New Sustainable Development Strategy
on climate change, builds resilient infrastructure, protects natural capital, promotes sustainable agriculture
Agri-tourism: Twelve farms to visit in Ottawa’s Greenbelt
Known for its community-supported agriculture
’re there, take a guided tour of the farm, and learn more about pollinating insects and sustainable agriculture
Progress Update: Providing Environmental Leadership in the National Capital Region
building resilient infrastructure, protecting biodiversity and water quality, promoting sustainable agriculture
Three “must-do” activities for the Labour Day long weekend
Thursday, June 24, 2021
9:00 am
Blogs
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Progress Update: Providing Environmental Leadership in the National Capital Region
building resilient infrastructure, protecting biodiversity and water quality, promoting sustainable agriculture
From milking cows to wintertime fun
It represented one of several improvements to agriculture that Governor General Lord Aberdeen brought
Public Board of Directors Meeting
building resilient infrastructure, protecting biodiversity and water quality, promoting sustainable agriculture
The Contemporary Capital
now encourage efficient and compact urban developments, thereby protecting natural and green spaces, agricultural
NCC Canada 150 projects create lasting legacy in the Capital
Victoria Island) Pavilion
The Modern Architecture Pavilion at the Strutt House
The Ecology and Urban Agriculture
Three Biology Projects in Gatineau Park
Invasive alien plants are frequently introduced by humans for their ornamental or agricultural features
Meech Creek Valley
Agricultural landscapes
Much of the land is still used to produce hay, according to an arrangement with
New climate projections for the National Capital Region will help in planning resilience initiatives
climate change, building resilient infrastructure, protecting natural capital, promoting sustainable agriculture
Mer Bleue through the years
This far-sighted plan recognized the value and importance of both natural and agricultural lands adjacent
6 spots for a summer picnic
Thursday, June 24, 2021
9:00 am
Blogs
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Five Beaches to Beat the Heat at In Gatineau Park
Thursday, June 24, 2021
9:00 am
Blogs
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Top 5 Hidden Trails to Hike in the Greenbelt
Nestled between agricultural fields, the trail goes through many different habitats, including hemlock
Which NCC student job is right for you?
Greenbelt
Agriculture
Virtual Public Board of Directors Meeting
building resilient infrastructure, protecting biodiversity and water quality, promoting sustainable agriculture
The NCC announces season five of its popular Urbanism Lab lecture series
Record and Art in America
Jarlath O’Neil-Dunne, University of Vermont, United States Department of Agriculture
Six Ideas for Family Outings in Gatineau Park
Magnificent Meech Creek Valley
Meech Creek Valley is a lesser-travelled area with a distinctive agricultural
The stories behind the places we love
However, the NCC continues to manage over 80 farms to showcase sustainable agriculture and rural heritage
Investing in the National Capital Region’s Infrastructure
building resilient infrastructure, protecting biodiversity and water quality, promoting sustainable agriculture
Report on Activies - June 2017
The Ecology and Urban Agriculture Pavilion opened at the Moore Farm on June 8.
A Living Culture and Heritage
Canadian Museum of History, Canadian Museum of Nature, Canada Science and Technology Museum, Canada Agriculture
Waterways and Shorelines
The NCC will work with its agricultural tenants to improve farming practices and reduce environmental
The Creation of Gatineau Park
settlers of European origin hoped to live by farming the land, the area’s rocky soil was not suited to agriculture
Gardens and the Healthy Cities
We do have a fair amount of access to nature and agriculture through the NCC Greenbelt and community
Rapport de levaluation de la vulnerabilite et risques associes aux changements climatiques
Agriculture
2. Infrastructures et opérations
3. Ressources naturelles et parcs
4.
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Profil de risque par secteur de la CCN
Agriculture
15 %
Archéologie
10 %
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logement et
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élevée
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Rapport de lévaluation de la vulnérabilité et risques associés aux changements climatiques
Agriculture
2. Infrastructures et opérations
3. Ressources naturelles et parcs
4.
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Profil de risque par secteur de la CCN
Agriculture
15 %
Archéologie
10 %
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logement et
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7. Services généraux
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Transparency
Information relating to the overall management of the NCC's rental properties (i.e. commercial, residential, agricultural
A 2022 00039
Ballinger
Gerry Lajeunesse
Dan Glenn
Michel Falardeau
Monique Oaks
Steve Sunderland
Glenn Group
Agriculture
and Agri-Food Canada
Botanical Society
Glenn Group
Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
Societe botanique
Chelsea, in
2. 2021-i104 - Budget 2020 Programs- Residential and Agricultural Portfolio (D)
The committee
committee approved 83.522,500 for use in the Residential Rehabilitation Program and
84.626.800 in the Agricultural
Turgeon
1. 2021-i109 Residential and Agricultural Demolitions (I)
The committee commented on :
• Estimated