Goal, Objectives and Program Phases

Program Goal and Objectives
Countryside Canada will recognize and thank farmers and ranchers for their exemplary private land stewardship initiatives. Canadian farmers and ranchers recognized for their outstanding efforts will receive a Countryside Canada award. These examples of exemplary stewardship initiatives will also be used to promote better conservation practices throughout the agricultural community.

What are some examples of stewardship initiatives that could be recognized?
Stewardship initiatives that may be recognized under Countryside Canada could include enhancing habitat for a specific wildlife species, or providing demonstration sites for agricultural management techniques that are wildlife-friendly.

Program Phases

1. Establishment of a benchmark of the current level of knowledge and the conservation practices carried out by landowners in the agricultural sector
2. Recognition of exemplary private land stewardship practices
3. Communication and promotion of these best practices
4. Evaluation, in three years, to determine the success of Countryside Canada.

Program Partners