Milford Cheese Maker Gets Boost
March 12, 2010 10:30 AM
McGuinty Government Helping Local Processor, Protecting Environment
Black River Cheese, with the help of provincial funding, is making environmental upgrades at its facility to exceed current standards and protect the province's drinking water.
Provincial support is helping this local cheese manufacturer to implement a fully functioning waste water treatment system. The plant's waste water would be treated to exceed current environmental standards and help in the provincial initiative for safe drinking water.
Quick Facts
- The government is providing $264,000 for this rural economic development initiative.
- The Black River Cheese Company has been in operation for over 108 years and has 30 year-round employees.
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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