NDACT

(North Dufferin Agricultural and Community Taskforce, Inc.)

We are an incorporated, not for profit, entity which was formed in January 2009 by concerned citizens from Melancthon and Mulmur Townships.

The NDACT executive board was formed by a group of volunteers nominated by community members.

At the inaugural meeting, members of the community gathered to voice their concerns and to find out more about The Highland Companies plans regarding the more than 6,000 acres of prime agricultural land that they had amassed as of that date. Up to that point in time, and for a lengthy period of time afterwards, Highland reiterated to the community that they had been acquiring large tracts of agricultural land solely with a view to creating a world class farming operation, but residents were highly skeptical.

By the date of the meeting, there was a growing suspicion in the area that other plans were afoot, although the applicant would not clearly admit so. There was significant evidence that the applicant was undertaking activities that were inconsistent with its stated intentions (of just being interested in potato farming) including well testing and drilling, archaeological studies, woodlot and fence row clearing and the demolition of homesteads. Highland stated that these activities were merely to improve their farming operations.

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  • Reform Gravel Mining Coalition Online Rally: Jan. 25, 2022

    Announcing: Reform Gravel Mining Coalition
    Official Launch Rally 

     

    On Tuesday, January 25th at 7pm the newly formed Reform Gravel Mining Coalition will announce something big that will protect the existing natural landscape from uncontrolled gravel mining and empower communities across Ontario. We have an ambitious, yet realistic plan to challenge all of this.

    And we need you! It will take all of us working together to make a difference.

    Our co-chairs Sarah Harmer and Graham Flint will host the meeting. Special guests include Tim Gray, Executive Director of Environmental Defence, and environmental lawyer David Donnelly.

    We hope to see you there,

    The Reform Gravel Mining Coalition

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  • Protect Our Greenbelt - Feb. 2, 2019

    FREE EVENT.

    Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at 10 AM

    Location: University of Guelph Arboretum
    College Avenue East
    Guelph ON N1G 2W1

    Registration is required as space is limited.

    Register now.

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  • Expanding the Greenbelt to Simcoe - Meeting on Jan. 30, 2016

    Our partner AWARE Simcoe along with Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition

    Present....

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    A free public event to discuss issues surrounding Simcoe’s water, farmland and natural heritage systems ,and how we can protect these important resources through expanding the Greenbelt in Simcoe County.

    Saturday, January 30, 2016, 9:30-11:30 am

    Liberty North, 100 Caplan Avenue, Barrie

    After introductions, there will be presentations followed by Q&A session.

    Special Guest Speakers include: MPP Ann Hoggarth (welcoming address), Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman (introduction), Environmental Lawyer David Donnelly, Local Water Expert and past member of Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Connie Spek.

    Organized by AWARE Simcoe and Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition

    Full details.

     

  • Green Living Show - March 27-29, 2015

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    Drop in to see us at the Green Living Show.

    More details to follow.

  • Meeting: Ontario's Greenbelt Under Threat - Jan. 28, 2015

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    A Town Hall Meeting: Ontario's Greenbelt Under Threat

    Date: Wednesday Jan. 28, 2015

    Time: 7 - 9 PM

    Where: Brougham Hall, 3545 Brock Rd., Brougham ON (North Pickering)

    Panelist and Speakers:

    • Debbe Crandall
    • Mary Delaney
    • David Donnelly
    • Ian McLaurin
    • Faisal Moola
    • Susan Swail

    Full details.

     

     

  • Public Meeting - April 5, 2014

    Save the Date!

    Food & Water First Public Meeting

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    Featuring:

    Guest speakers - Tom Eisenhauer, CEO of Bonnefield, Steve Peters, Executive Director of the Alliance of Ontario Food Processors and Professor Rene Van Acker, Professor and Associate Dean, Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), University of Guelph

    Master of Ceremonies - Zoomer Radio’s Dale Goldhawk

    To be held Saturday April 5 from 9:30 am - 11:00 am

    Location: Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex,
    200 Fiddle Park Lane, upper level, Town and Country room,
    Shelburne, ON L9V 2C9

    Click here for map.

    Admission is free.

    Seating is limited. *Registration is recommended but not necessary.


    Please register your name and number of people attending.

    REGISTER HERE.

    *Please note: You may attend without registering, however, you may be sitting at the back of the room as the hall has limited seating.

     

  • Food & Water First - Tales from the Campaign

    Featuring Donna Tranquada
    Writer, Artist and former CBC Broadcaster

    Date: Monday, January 20, 2014

    Time: 12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM

    Location: Fairlawn Neighbourhood Centre, 28 Fairlawn, Toronto, ON M5M 1S7

    Session is free of charge. Register by phone at 416-488-3446

  • Sylvia Jones MPP to Speak on the Aggregate Resources Act Review Report

    Melancthon Township Council has invited Sylvia Jones MPP for Dufferin-Caledon to speak at Melancthon Council meeting.

    Date: Thursday, Jan. 9, 2013

    Time: 10:30 AM

    Location: Melancthon Township Office, 157101 Highway # 10 (7 km North of Shelburne)

    Click here to view the meeting agenda.

     

     

  • Green Living Show - April 13 - 15, 2012

    When: April 13, 14 & 15, 2012

    green-l-showWhere: Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto

    Booth 1815 near the main stage. 

    Click here to download 2 free admission tickets!

    Friday, April 13 from 4 - 5 PM, there will be a Mega Quarry Discussion including NDACT in the Panel discussion.

    For more details about the show, (exhibitors, admission, hours, directions, main stage lineup etc.) Please go to the following link: http://www.greenlivingonline.com/torontoshow/index.html