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(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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Videos that Tell the Story

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Published on Monday, 17 January 2022 20:35
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During our battle with The Highlands Company in 2009, there were many videos produced, which told our story. 

We have a few favorites that have parallels to the present Strada Aggregates situation.

Take a look:

 

"King of the Hole" by Hobo Wally

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76urC3_XYxQ&feature=youtu.be

A satirical perspective on the Company's devastating mega quarry project in Ontario's Melancthon, County. Recorded and filmed in the surrounding farmlands of eh proposed quarry site and Toronto Hobowally as a company executive confesses the companies true intensions, set to a timeless hobo classic song.

This is a satire folks. All in good fun.
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"The Mega Quarry"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8ZkwK22hqI&t=23s


This video features many of the original Board members. 
"If you want to live with with yourself, you have to live with your principles." Ralph Armstrong
 Melancthon farmer and NDACT Board member (begins at 4:29 of the video)

 

"Mega Quarry, Mega Worry" The Agenda with Steve Paikin

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTTR-Fer0aE

NDACT's Carl Cosack, on "the Agenda with Steve Paikin" (2011). Paikin states he has never had more emails on any environmental issue other than the Mega quarry.

 

Citizens, farmers, environmentalists and chefs are raising concerns about a proposed mega quarry in Ontario's Melancthon Township. The Agenda examines the competing claims in the Melancthon mega quarry fight.

 

 

Another video by Hobo Wally: "Walk with me"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06N9KUJ54d0

Hobo Wally was moved by the Great 5 day walkers, They marched over a 100km from Toronto to the proposed Mega Quarry site. On a busy freeway, In the rain with fast trucks... nothing stopped them... so, this one goes to out to you.. and everyone fighting the quarry!

 

  

 

In 2011 History Professor, John Varty wanted to draw attention to how food is produced and the struggles faced by farmers. We welcome him to Dufferin County, as he traveled from P.E.I. through the Maritimes, Quebec and Ontario, ending in Melancthon.

 

“My goal is to put farmers on camera and give them a sustainable voice,” said Varty, who adds that there are a number of documentaries being released right now about food, but they don’t go into much detail about the role of farmers and farming.

 

Melancthon organized a  tractor convoy of all sizes to join Professor Varty to "Stop the Mega Quarry." It sure was a sight to behold.

Part 1 of the tractor tour
Part 2 of the tractor tour

 

 

 

In 2012, hundreds of protesters recently gathered in Queen's Park to stop the creation of a proposed "mega quarry". Zoomer News Videographer Darrin Maharaj and Dale Goldhawk were there and had the details...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa4T0tQZKGs