Mon Apr 15: Charges for a Local Porch Pirate & Two Impaired Drivers
Plus: What's the value of a farm? Community contributor Jen Shaw explores the topic
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Jen Shaw grew up on the Christie grain and dairy farm just west of the Bruce Grey Line. Like so many farm kids, she left the area for school and her early career.
She earned a degree in Commerce (Agricultural Business) at the University of Guelph and her Executive MBA at Ivey Business School at Western University. Jen held a variety of progressive roles over 10 years at John Deere, then served 4H Canada as Director of Business Development for three years.
And like so many, she came back. You might recognize Jen now as a co-owner of Bonfire on Queen in Paisley, from her previous role as Executive Director of Catapult Grey-Bruce, or perhaps as the Deputy Mayor of Arran-Elderslie.
When it comes to building business and community in rural Ontario, Jen is one of the sharpest people I know. We’re thrilled to welcome Jen onboard as our newest Owen Sound Current columnist, and hope you enjoy her first contribution.
What is the Value of a Farm?
Dr. Epp shared her research on prime ag land zoning changes, and some of the numbers were surprising. Though not as high as elsewhere in the province, Grey County was still among the top five counties for farmland loss per 1000 people of population growth from 2000 to 2017.
But it was her comment on the value of a farm that stuck with me. “We are valuing farmland based on the value of the land and not the value of the farm,” she commented.
What is the value of a farm?
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Details on how you can get a first look at Community Waterfront Heritage Centre’s new Balmy Beach exhibition
Highlights from the most recent Grey County Council meeting
An announcement from the City of Owen Sound regarding its new website redesign
Charges for a local woman who was caught red-handed on security video and in possession of a package stolen from a west-side residence 7 minutes after delivery
Updates from and about the GSCA, Owen Sound Legion, Tom Thomson Art Gallery, City of Owen Sound, Grey County Council and more
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~ Miranda
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