ALUS Norfolk

Where Agriculture and Nature Meet

Norfolk County has the oldest continuously running ALUS program in Canada. Piloted in 2007, ALUS Norfolk has evolved into a permanent, county-wide program.

With over 160 farm families already engaged and more than 1,300 acres enrolled in the program, ALUS-Norfolk is helping to rebuild the natural environment via healthy and sustainable farmlands.

To date, approximately ten percent of all the farmers in Norfolk have enrolled acres in ALUS, to restore wetland habitat, plant tall-grass buffers along streams, and create pollinator habitat among other projects. The Long Point Region Conservation Authority provides technical advice and support to help implement a variety of habitat restoration projects throughout the County.

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News & Events

Passionate about Great Beer, Great Food, and the Environment

Feb 21, 2023

A working farm, on 28 acres within the Carolinian Forest range, Charlotteville Brewing Company combines organic gardens, artisanal products, and an earth friendly attitude. Partnering with ALUS to create a pollinator hedgerow fits well with their overriding principle...

Aurora and New Acre Project, Better Together

Oct 12, 2021

ALUS is thrilled to announce a $50,000 New Acre Project sponsorship by Aurora, a global leader in the cannabis industry serving both the medical and consumer markets. This sponsorship will create shared value for Aurora’s customers by taking action to address climate...