Supporting Local Producers In Quinte Area

 
 

March 9, 2010 9:00 AM

McGuinty Government Helping Improve Economy, Create Jobs

A new bakery-café and a farming education centre are coming to Belleville.

Provincial support is helping Grills Orchards to:

  • create up to nine full time jobs in addition to retaining four positions
  • build a new bakery and café highlighting local products and produce
  • expand existing retail and storage facilities
  • develop a learning centre focusing on farming practices and agricultural economies
  • launch a refreshed marketing campaign to increase existing sales
  • increase the current number of 23 local producers and suppliers by up to 20 more
  • improve and expand the viability of the orchard's business
  • open new markets for local farmers and businesses
  • increase visitors to the area

QUICK FACTS

 
  • The government is providing up to $57,000 for this rural economic development initiative.
  • Grills Orchards is a family-run Ontario apple grower and retailer in Eastern Ontario.

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


 

"I am proud to be a part of a project such as this that highlights local products and produce. Ontario consumers are asking for more local food products and this project will help deliver results."

 – Lou Rinaldi
MPP for Northumberland-Quinte West

"We are thrilled to have the provincial support on this initiative. Grills Orchards is a family-run business that has served the Quinte area for the past 80 years. This support will help our business not only survive, but also to thrive and expand."

 – Diana McPherson
Owner, Grills Orchards

 
 
 
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