Presented to Prince Edward County councils at the Committee of the Whole meeting on January 28th, 2010. As a result of this presentation, a motion was passed unanimously by the councils to accepted the presented research and recommendations as part of the upcoming land use policy review of the County.

1. January 28th, 2010

2. Project Mandate Introduction Current Situation Legislative Limitation Guiding PrinciplesProposed PoliciesAdjustments Next Steps “To explore and analyze the opportunities and barriers, and to present options to revitalize the County’s Official Plan through harmonization with the region’s Creative Rural Economy policy.And in so doing, to assist in positioning The County as a leader in innovative, contemporary planning.”

3. A Diversity of Perspectives Introduction Current Situation Legislative Limitation Guiding PrinciplesProposed PoliciesAdjustments Next Steps

4. Creative Rural Economy Pillars Introduction Current Situation Legislative Limitation Guiding PrinciplesProposed PoliciesAdjustments Next Steps

6. Out Migration Strategies of Farm Diversification:

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11. Legislative Limitations Introduction Current Situation Legislative Limitation Guiding PrinciplesProposed PoliciesAdjustments Next Steps

12. Guiding Principles Introduction Current Situation Legislative Limitation Guiding PrinciplesProposed PoliciesAdjustments Next Steps

15. Next Steps Introduction Current Situation Legislative Limitation Guiding PrinciplesProposed PoliciesAdjustments Next Steps “To make Prince Edward County a vibrant and sustainable community that cultivates innovation, grows it assets, and protects and enhances its diverse natural and cultural heritage.”

16. Works Cited Introduction Current Situation Legislative Limitation Guiding PrinciplesProposed PoliciesAdjustments Next Steps Caldwell, W. (2009). The Evolving Nature of Agricultural Production: Implications for Planners. Plan Canada , 43-47. Canadian Organic Growers. (2008). Organic Statistics for Canada and by Province. Retrieved 1 16, 2010, from http://www.cog.ca/our-work/organic-statistics/ Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). (2009). Eastern Ontario Region at a Glance - 2006 Census of Agriculture and Economic Development Policy Branch. Statistics Canada. (2006). 2006 Agricultural community profiles. Retrieved November 18, 2009, from http://www26.statcan.ca:8080/AgrProfiles/cp06/PlaceSearch.action