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Support the Markham Foodbelt Proposal

Click to enlarge mapA proposal to save the Town of Markham's remaining farmland is currently before Markham Town Council. The Markham Foodbelt is a plan put forward by Markham Councillors to permanently preserve local agriculture and support the environmental integrity of the Rouge River Watershed.

"We are at the crossroads. We have to get this right. We can't continue to sprawl. It's unsustainable when you think of climate change, peak oil and local food security. We have to get this right." - Councillor Valerie Burke
Local agriculture is an important piece of the tradition of Markham, containing Class A farmland, some of the best in the country. With farmland across Southern Ontario dwindling, now is the time to protect our local food sources in perpetuity. There is something you can do.
  • Send an email message to Markham's Mayor and Council and tell them you support the plan for a Markham Foodbelt by filling in the field and clicking send on the message below.
  • Attend a consultation meeting to show your support in person: Tuesday, February 16, 7:00PM at Hilton Suites Markham (8500 Warden Ave). People are encouraged to arrive early to get a seat. Let us know you're coming: markhamfoodbelt@gmail.com
"It deserves serious consideration and emulation elsewhere in the GTA." - Toronto Star Editorial Board
Use our Tell-a-Friend tool to encourage friends and colleagues to do the same.

Dear Mayor and Council,

I am writing to share with you my strong support for the proposal before Council for a Markham Foodbelt.

Protection of the Town of Markham's remaining farmland and green space is one of the most critical issues facing Markham. The community's farms and farmlands are vital to the tradition of Markham and a permanent Markham Foodbelt would be a major step in protecting this important heritage.

Protecting farmland and green space in Markham makes sense for our neighbourhoods, our watershed and our local food supply.

Thank you, and I look forward to your support.

Sincerely,

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To learn more about this issue please visit the protect Markham website by clicking here