Exploring the impacts of Canadian agrihoods as a form of development-supported agriculture

The development of agrihoods is a growing trend in the real-estate and development market and yet little is known about their efficacy at providing the variety of benefits they are said to deliver. This presentation will provide an overview of commonly cited benefits of agrihoods, while reflecting on the perception that they are a form of development-supported agriculture. An overview of the project will break down key definitions used to conceptualize agrihoods as a mechanism to support the preservation of farmland and explore the gaps in knowledge that contribute to the dangers of assuming their beneficial impacts. The presentation will take you through the purpose of exploring Canadian agrihoods and their impacts on the agricultural system, surrounding communities and their residents. You will be guided through the anticipated research results that might infer how agrihoods can be used as a tool for developing healthier, happier, and more resilient communities. This study aims to provide policy makers, municipalities, planners and farmers valuable insight and knowledge needed for the likely increase in agrihood development proposals, considerations for edge-planning, and alternative opportunities for preserving farmland