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Foodland Preservation Branch
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The Foodland Preservation Branch was created within the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food in 1983, taking on some of the functions of the former Food Land Development Branch but with broadened activities to include soil, water, and rural land management. The branch's Right-To-Farm Advisory Committee Report resulted in the Farm Practices Protection Act 1988, protecting farmers from inappropriate land use and complaints arising from normal farming practices.
The branch initially reported to the Assistant Deputy Minister for Marketing and Development as part of the Food land Preservation and Improvement Division. In March 1986, it was made part of the Foodland Preservation and Financial Programs Division and reported to the Assistant Deputy Minister for Finance and Administration.
In 1990, the Foodland Preservation Branch was replaced with the Land Use Planning Branch.
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The Foodland Preservation Branch promoted the long term viability of rural municipalities and farming through recommendations regarding the use of Ontario's land and water resources. The branch developed policies related to land use, environmental farm practices, soils and water management, and the efficient utilization of rural buildings, structures and equipment.
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RAD: Rules for Archival Description, 2nd edn (2008)
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2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM
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Annual Reports of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, 1983- 1994; Annual Reports of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs 1994-1996.
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Not found in Canadiana Authorities, 1996-12-24
Archivist(s):
Paul McIlroy