With land at risk of expropriation in Wilmot Township, you've likely heard the terms "prime farmland" and "class 1 farmland" being thrown around... but what does that really mean?

Have a look at the graphic to learn more about classes of soils. 🧵1/4

When it comes to the land being threatened, the soil is defined as "class 1", which means there are no significant limitations for what crops can be grown there. This soil is rich with nutrients, and able to produce top quality crops that feed communities. 🧵2/4

We had the privilege to attend a meeting today with landowners, public interest groups, environmentalists & politicians to discuss solutions for the farmland loss issue in Wilmot. If this land expropriation goes ahead, there will be devastating long-term impacts: 🧵1/8





To farmers - the ones whose livelihoods will be destroyed, to surrounding farmers, and for the next generation. If it can happen to these farmers, it can happen to any of us. 🧵2/8

From today's media release: Over the past few weeks, a devastating, destructive plan has come to light in our community. While the current project does not directly implicate our farm, the effects are far reaching for the farming community and our family farm business. 🧵1/9 More than 700 acres of precious farmland in New Hamburg – less than two kilometers from Pfenning’s Organic Vegetables Inc’s base of operations – is being acquired and rezoned for industrial use. Our family has invested everything we have in this community. 🧵 2/9