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 190 farm families already engaged and more than 1,600 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.

Michael O’Dwyer Stewardship Scholarship

Congratulations to Maddy Havens, this year’s recipient of the Michael O’Dwyer Stewardship Scholarship.

Maddy has demonstrated a keen commitment to community participation, leadership, and volunteerism in promoting conservation.

Best of luck, Maddy, as you pursue your studies as an Environmental Technician at Niagara College! Read Maddy’s testimonial she submitted for the Michael O’Dwyer Stewardship Scholarship, presented by ALUS Norfolk. Maddy’s thoughtful communication about her passion for the environment and her journey to learn more about how to steward the environment! The ALUS Norfolk team is so happy to be a part of Maddy’s journey.

Read Maddy's Testimonial

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News & Events

Establishing Native Tallgrass Prairie on Van Meer Farms, ALUS Norfolk

Aug 5, 2013

In 2012, ALUS Norfolk participants Greg and Jeff Vermeersch established an eight-foot wide native tallgrass prairie buffer zone surrounding some corn fields on Van Meer Farms, an 8,000-acre field corn and soybean operation in Norfolk County, Ontario. Through yield...