What we learned

Throughout the summer, we asked residents about their thoughts on the future of Eby Farmstead. In general, Waterloo residents expressed mixed feelings about the future of the live animal displays. While some residents value the farmstead for its nostalgic and educational roles, others raised concerns about animal welfare, particularly in an urban environment.

Of the 350 people who completed our online survey:

• 55% in favor of making significant capital investment into Eby Farm and keeping the animals
• 40% wanted to see an end to live animal displays and completely reimagine the space.

On almost all of the feedback, regardless of whether residents want to see the animal display kept or reimagined, it is clear that the current condition of the animal display is inadequate, and people have a vested interest in the current and future wellbeing of the farmstead animals.

Find the full engagement report here: Envision Eby: Farmstead Engagement Initiative

This report will be presented to Council on the November 18 Council Meeting.