Peterborough County Celebrates Canada’s Agriculture Day and 10 Years of National Recognition

Peterborough County, ON – Peterborough County is proud to celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day on February 10, 2026, marking the 10th anniversary of this important national recognition. This day highlights the essential role that food producers, processors, and agriculture-related businesses play in sustaining strong, healthy communities—and encourages Canadians to participate in conversations about food, farming, and the future of agriculture.

Agriculture is a cornerstone of Peterborough County’s economy, heritage, and identity. Despite changing economic conditions and uncertainty within global markets, the County remains committed to ensuring local agriculture continues to thrive.

“Our farms and food producers are the heart of our community and a source of immense pride for Peterborough County. As we mark the 10th anniversary of Canada’s Agriculture Day, we honour the people, families, and businesses who feed our region and contribute so much to our local economy. Our commitment is unwavering: we will continue to support a strong, resilient agricultural sector for generations to come.”  Peterborough County Warden Bonnie Clark

Supporting Local Agriculture Through G.R.O.W.

Peterborough County’s economic development plan, G.R.O.W.—focused on Growth, Resiliency, Opportunity, and Workforce—identifies agriculture as a key pillar. Several strategic programs are in place to help strengthen and diversify the agri-food sector:

• Kawartha Local Food Wholesale Project
  Designed to help producers and commercial buyers—including restaurants, retailers, and institutions—connect more easily, through the Green Circle Food Hub, increasing the use of locally grown food across the region.
• Kawartha Choice Farm Fresh
  A well-established marketing brand that supports farm‑gate sales, farmers’ markets, and local food visibility, helping consumers identify and purchase products from area farms.
• On-Farm Diversified Use Program
  Supporting smaller farms interested in adding tourism or complementary commercial activities, helping them grow sustainably while celebrating the region’s local food and farming culture.

Celebrating With kawarthaNOW

To mark Canada’s Agriculture Day, Peterborough County is partnering with kawarthaNOW to launch a bi-weekly feature series spotlighting the people, businesses, and stories that shape our local food landscape. Every other week, this collaboration will showcase the farmers, processors, makers, and entrepreneurs who contribute to a vibrant and resilient agriculture sector.

For more information, please contact: 

Tracie Bertrand
General Manager, Tourism and Communications
tbertrand@ptbocounty.ca 
705-743-0380 ext. 2502

Rhonda Keenan
General Manager, Economic Development
EcDev@ptbocounty.ca
705-743-0380 ext. 2600