Our Sectors
Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources
Forestry is a key sector for Hastings County as forests occupy approximately 65% of the land area in Hastings County with maple and poplar-birch being the dominant cover types.
Agriculture is a cornerstone in Hastings County with long local heritage of farming and over 800 farms with over 200,000 acres of farmland in operation today.
Natural resources in Hastings County run deep, from our history of mining to our mineral‑rich soil, forests, lakes, and rich biodiversity.
Bancroft Minden Forestry Company
The Bancroft Minden Forest Company holds the Sustainable Forest Licence for approximately 250,000 hectares of managed Crown Forest. It is a partnership of 18 independent milling and harvesting companies, with a mission to enhance value by providing high quality, timely, and cost-effective forest management services.
Harvest Hastings
Harvest Hastings promotes sustainable agriculture and forestry, our creative rural communities, and local food, wood, and other products produced from the land in Hastings County (from North Hastings and Bancroft to the City of Belleville and the City of Quinte West), through celebration, education, marketing, networking initiatives, and programs that build understanding and support from consumers.
BAFIA
BAFIA (Bancroft Area Forestry Industry Association) is a group of forestry enthusiasts working collectively to promote education and awareness of our local forest industry and boosting our sector’s profile in the local area.
Resources and Incentives
Testimonials
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