Here is the Green Vision to support local food, farmers, and rural economies like those in West Carleton:

Invest in rural infrastructure, research and innovation, plant-based manufacturing products, distribution hubs, farmer co-ops, organic and specialty crops to support rural job creation and incomes.
Invest in better broadband infrastructure for rural and remote communities.
Reward farmers for stewardship practices that provide environmental and community benefits such as clean water, habitat preservation, soil health and carbon storage.
Eliminate tax penalties and reduce zoning restrictions to facilitate local, on-farm food enterprises and innovative sources of farm income.
Improve income stabilization programs so they are more accessible for family farms, cover a wider range of products and don’t penalize farmers who experience bad years.
Set measurable Ontario food purchasing targets for all public institutions.
Pass the Organic Products Act, which would establish a standard definition for Organic, so that any producer’s use of the term can be backed up by third-party certification that they use sound organic practices that protect our water and soil.
Implement a long-term Organic Growth Strategy that will support transition, small-scale certification, access to organic advisors and capital, and organic research and promotion expansion. Establish an organic check-off program to provide marketing support for organic farmers.
Establish an Ontario Food and Farming Policy Council to coordinate planning across ministries and consult diverse stakeholders.
Increase funding support for local food and beverage processors to create jobs and support Ontario farmers.

Read more about our Green Vision for Ontario.