New Guelph Facility Will Produce Organic Dairy Products
November 10, 2009 10:30 AM
McGuinty Government Helping Boost Local Economies, Promote Local Food
Sheep, goat and water buffalo milk will be among the conventional and certified organic dairy products processed at a retrofitted facility in Guelph.
The facility will be owned and operated by a new partnership between Organic Meadow and Steen's Dairy Ltd..
Through the Rural Economic Development Program, Ontario is helping to:
- create an a state-of-the-art dairy facility for organic milk products
- provide local farmers with a market for organic dairy products
- increase capacity for new and innovative products
- increase volume of dairy products
- retain existing jobs and create opportunities for new jobs
The project is also receiving funding to market the new facility through the Ontario Market Investment Fund (OMIF), part of Ontario's enhanced investment in 'buy local' initiatives.
Quick Facts
- Organic Meadow Inc. and Steen's Dairy Ltd. are receiving up to $495,000 through the Rural Economic Development Program. Since 2003, Ontario has invested $81.5 million in 248 projects through the Rural Economic Development Program.
- The project is receiving up to $100,000 for marketing and promotion through OMIF. Since December 2008, 77 projects have been approved with a provincial investment of $3.9 million.
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Contacts
- Sarah Petrevan
Minister's Office
416-326-3861
sarah.petrevan@ontario.ca - Susan Murray
Communications Branch
519-826-3145
susan.murray@ontario.ca
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
ontario.ca/agriculture