The applicant sought a determination under the Farming and Food Production Protection Act, 1998 that a municipal property standards by-law restricted her normal farm practices, specifically the piling of brush for composting and the use of inoperable vehicles for storage.
The Normal Farm Practices Protection Board found that the applicant did not meet the definition of a 'farmer' under the Act, as her silviculture and asparagus operations were not carried on with an expectation of gain or reward.
Furthermore, the Board concluded that the brush piles and derelict vehicles were not part of or ancillary to an agricultural operation.
The application was dismissed.
