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Between January and March 2026, the Alto team is meeting with communities in several municipalities across the proposed corridor between Toronto and Quebec City. For information on their proposed routes, please view the map on the Alto Website: https://en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-canada-of-tomorrow-with-high-speed-rail/places/interact-map
The following open houses are happening locally in person:
February 26: Peterborough (McDonnel Street Community Centre) 11:00am to 3:00pm and 5:00pm to 9:00pm
March 5: Madoc (Madoc Township Recreation Centre) 11:00am to 3:00pm and 5:00pm to 9:00pm
March 25: Sterling (Sterling and District Lions Club) 11:00am to 3:00pm and 5:00pm to 9:00pm
no registration required, free to attend
There are also some virtual sessions. Please check out their calendar for more info: https://www.altotrain.ca/en/public-consultation/open-house
Can't make it to a session? They are also collecting feedback through an online survey: https://en.consultation.altotrain.ca/shaping-the-canada-of-tomorrow-with-high-speed-rail
The East Central Farm Show is coming up soon! It runs from 9:30 am to 9pm on March 4th and from 9:30am to 4pm on March 5th. Admission is $10 or free with the purchase of a 2026 Soil and Crop Membership. For more details visit this link: https://regionalscia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ecfs-flyer-2026.pdf
The Ontario Farmland Trust is pleased to invite you to the annual Farmland Forum on March 19, 2026. Join farmers, planners, municipal leaders, conservation organizations, and community members from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Grandway Events Centre in Elora, ON, for a day of learning, connection, and conversation.
This year’s theme, Municipalities & Farmland Protection, focuses on the critical role municipalities and communities play through land-use planning, zoning, and policy decisions. Through an inspiring keynote, a panel featuring farmer perspectives, a hands-on workshop, and informative sessions, the 2026 Farmland Forum offers a space for meaningful dialogue, shared learning, and practical action. Participants will leave with new connections and clear tools to champion farmland protection in their own communities.
You can learn more about the day’s program here.
Celebration of Agriculture in Peterborough County
Saturday February 14th, 2026
Come celebrate Agriculture in Peterborough County at the Lang Agricultural Heritage Building. 6:00PM Social, 7:00 PM Dinner. Serving Roast Beef and Chicken. Entertainment and Awards to follow. For tickets please contact Pat Leahy at 705-652-7317 or Rachel Stillman at 705-931-1916
Seeking non-farming owners of farmland!
Farms at Work is inviting registrations for a Farmland Owner Workshop, designed for non-farming owners of farmland. Hear from a range of knowledgeable speakers and network with organizations who can help you!
This is a hybrid event: Connecting in person is always the best! But if you can’t make it we still want to see you – register to participate online.
Topics to Expect
Help us address the topics you are most interested in! Please complete our Farmland Owner Survey in addition to registering for the workshop.
Register for in-person and online participation here: https://3common.com/event/farmland-ownership-opportunities-connections-and-answers/690b7bf691721e9a0cba9e85
Complete our Farmland Owner Survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2N-LIfmHCte1pGqlN6SiTwKe1oBIrZz9i0RUKM3Nmur69Zg/viewform
Peterborough SCIA Annual General Meeting will be happening January 8th at 10am at Lang Pioneer Village.
There are a few other upcoming SCIA events that may be of interest. Please visit their website for more details: https://regionalscia.org/areaevents-html/
The board of directors of the Peterborough County Cattlemen extend an invitation to all Cattle producers in Peterborough County to attend their AGM, to be held on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, starting at 7PM at the Douro Community Centre - 2893 Hwy 28, Douro-Dummer.
Coffee & refreshments will be available prior to the start of the AGM.
More information will be shared as the agenda is finalized.
You’re invited!
The Peterborough Agricultural Society is hosting our 2026 Annual General Meeting and we’d love to see fresh faces, new ideas, and anyone passionate about keeping agriculture strong in our community.
Whether you’re a long-time supporter, a local family who enjoys our events, or someone curious about how agriculture shapes our region, this is the perfect time to get involved.
Join us as we:
✅ Review the past year’s projects, events, and financials
✅ Share what the Society actually does behind the scenes
✅ Elect new board members
✅ Preview our plans for 2026: including events, partnerships, and ways to help our Society thrive
✅ Open the floor for new members to join and have a voice
Our AGM is open to everyone: farmers, families, youth, volunteers, and community members who want to see agricultural heritage, education, and events stay alive in Peterborough County.
📅 January 15th, 2026 at 7:00 PM
📍 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 77, 10 Nicholls Street, Lakefield, ON
The board of directors of the Peterborough County Cattlemen extend an invitation to all Cattle producers in Peterborough County to attend their AGM, to be held on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, starting at 7PM at the Douro Community Centre - 2893 Hwy 28, Douro-Dummer.
Coffee & refreshments will be available prior to the start of the AGM.
More information will be shared as the agenda is finalized.
