Supporting Artisan Cheese Maker In Northumberland

 
 

March 1, 2010 10:00 AM

McGuinty Government Helping Local Processor, Protecting Environment

Empire Cheese and Butter Co-op 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 manufacturing plant purchase a 45,000 litre holding tank for wastewater and an aerator for odour control.  Empire Cheese will contain the wastewater in the winter and apply the nutrient-rich waste to agricultural land during other seasons. 

QUICK FACTS

 
  • The government is providing $187,000 for this rural economic development initiative.
  • Originally established by a group of farmers in 1870, Empire Cheese has grown to employ over 22 people. It has received several prestigious awards for cheese making, most recently the Gold Award at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

CONTACTS

  • Sarah Petrevan
    Minister's Office
    416-326-3861
    sarah.petrevan@nullontario.ca
  • Susan Murray
    Communications Branch
    519-826-3145
    susan.murray@nullontario.ca



Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
ontario.ca/agriculture


 

"The McGuinty government is dedicated to supporting locally grown and produced food and protecting the environment. Projects such as this support our government's commitment to healthy and economically strong rural communities."

 – Lou Rinaldi
MPP for Northumberland - Quinte West

"Having the provincial support to improve our wastewater management process has been essential. With this investment, we can focus our energies on making quality local cheeses, knowing we've effectively and efficiently reduced our environmental impact."

 – Jack Oliver
General Manager, Empire Cheese

 
 
 
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