The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is calling on Queens Park to put a halt to any new wind farms.
President Mark Wales says escalating concerns about industrial wind turbines have prompted the group to make the recommendation.
Those concerns include, stray voltage, the impact on property values and the impact on the health of residents living near wind turbines.
Wales tells Bayshore Broadcasting News farm families and rural residents must be assured that their interests are adequately protected.
The federation says it supports the intentions of the Green Energy Act, but notes wind power has been shown to be inefficient.
Energy Minister Chris Bentley says he’s both surprised and disappointed at the federation’s stance.
He says the group’s position seems to have changed since December, when it issued a news release acknowledging its work with the government in developing the act.
