Preservation of Agricultural Lands Society (PALS) fonds, 1954-2015, n.d.

Preservation of Agricultural Lands Society [PALS] held its first meeting at Brock University on June 21, 1976. Its first executive consisted of Robert Hoover, Rick Teather, Debbie Kehler and Bill Forster. Some objectives of the organization were "to seek the preservation of valuable farm areas from non-agricultural expansion and development and to foster development and support of federal, provinicial and local policy which will provide a secure financial future for farming." Gracia Janes and John Bacher are some of the organizations' well known advocates. The organization was active in raising public awareness of the issues surrounding encroaching development onto existing agricultural lands. The organization is still active today [2016] in educating the public and attempting to influence governments at all levels to protect valuable agricultural lands.

The fonds contains information about the activities of the Preservation of Agricultural Lands Society (PALS). The bulk of the material consists of reports, policies, briefs, meeting minutes, correspondence and news clippings. Some newsletters and press releases are also included. The activities of PALS includes all areas of the Niagara Region, such as Fort Erie, Grimsby, the Town of Lincoln, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Pelham/Fonthill, St. Catharines, and Thorold, as well as areas outside of the Niagara Region, including Caledon, Mississauga and Seaton.