Farmers Forum staff
CORNWALL — Around 31,000 trees have been planted at Raisin River Farms over the last 10 years, and a free twilight tour will showcase ongoing efforts to enhance the Cornwall-area dairy and crop farm’s biodiversity on Aug. 26.
Scheduled 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., the tour is organized by the Raisin Region Conservation Authority and Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS), a charitable organization that has fostered ecological farm improvements for decades.
“In exchange for managing and maintaining projects such as windbreaks, buffers, wetlands, delayed hay cuts, and more, ALUS participants receive an annual payment for every acre enrolled in the program,” ALUS Ontario East Coordinator Brendan Jacobs said.
Tour participation is free, and dinner and refreshments will be provided. As spaces are limited, pre-registration is required at rrca.on.ca/Events or contact (613) 938-3611 ext. 224 or info@rrca.on.ca. Participants are advised to wear comfortable field clothes and sturdy footwear.
“We’re excited to welcome everyone at our farm for the twilight tour,” says owner Ross Grant. “Through following agricultural best management practices, we’ve planted over 31,000 trees across our farm to protect our land and water. We’re excited to share what we’ve learned with other farmers.”
