The County of Hastings County, which includes the present Hastings County, the City of Belleville and the City of Quinte West, with its forests, farmland, lakes, rivers and small and large communities, is well situated to lead in the field of alternative energy development, conservation of natural resources, sustainable agriculture and artisan food production.
Harvest Hastings is about living lightly on the land. Sustainability has sections on land stewardship, tree planting, managing woods and wildlife at Caring for Land. Follow some of the discussion about Climate Change. Fnd out about Green Communities, and read about what's happening in Local Agriculture. There are Audio, Videos, and a Photo Gallery. Look for the new "Know your farmer" video or audio interviews with local farmers and other producers. Web links have lots of resources with links to local organizations as well as provincial ones. Check Coming Events to find workshops, agricultural events, community meals and much more. Above all get out into the countryside.
Go to Local Food / Local Products to get to find out who is growing food locally and where to buy food and other products. You can search for certified organic products and for products grown organically without chemicals.
