I. STEWARDSHIP: Stewardship is the act of care-taking; looking after the home or affairs of another. It suggests managing the land as if it does not belong to us, but rather to all species and to future generations.
II. EDUCATION/RESEARCH: Haliburton Community Organic Farm will provide educational opportunities for organic farmers as well as reach out to the broader community to increase public knowledge about small scale organic farming. The Farm will impart the importance of the principle of ecological stewardship in farming and the value of community support of sustainable local farming.
III. ECONOMIC VIABILITY: The Haliburton Community Farm will provide a model for improving the long term economic viability of farming through cooperative and community-based organic farming. The farm will allow farmers entering the profession the opportunity to make a living in agriculture while learning and building skills. This model will demonstrate the importance of financial and community supports for farmers.
IV. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/ PARTNERSHIPS: Haliburton is a community farm. Although portions of the land will be designated to specific farmers, the public will be welcome to visit and engage in the activities of the farm.