Bruce Grey Simcoe
We are here to help farmers like you! Regional partners in Simcoe, Grey and Bruce counties have been collaborating to support the agri-food sector with training, networking and capacity building since 2014. Project partners have included the Counties of Simcoe, Grey and Bruce, the cities of Barrie and Orillia along with Georgian College and local small business support agencies. To date, over 800 participants have taken part in some type of training facilitated by this regional collaboration.
Bruce
Farming in Bruce County is about connecting to a community of like-minded individuals in a stunning environment. There are many opportunities to grow in value-added production and agri-food processing, plus land prices are still relatively inexpensive (even though Bruce County is one of Ontario’s strongest real estate markets). Imagine what life and work could be, with time and space to grow.
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Grey County has a very diverse economy. Agriculture, food and hospitality alone contribute over 7,000 jobs and create $465M in exports. There are over 2,300 farms in Grey, with close to a half million acres in cultivation. We excel in cattle, apples, sheep, aqualculture and forage crops.
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Simcoe County farming is diverse, from the vegetable farming in the Holland Marsh, the cash cropping, livestock farms to agri-food processing facilities. Simcoe County works with partners to support the agri-food sector and help it expand and grow.
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Agri Business in Bruce, Grey, Simcoe
Take a look at our visual story of why Bruce, Grey and Simcoe is the place your agri-food business can thrive!
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Bruce, Grey and Simcoe counties commenced a regional Business Retention & Expansion (BR+E) study of the local agricultural sector. The purpose of the study was to investigate the needs of existing agricultural and agri-food businesses, while broadening partner knowledge of this important sector. Study insights will help to guide future initiatives that will ensure this sector can grow, collaborate and become more competitive. Take a look at how we are supporting agri-food producers like you! Study insights will help to guide future initiatives that will ensure this sector can grow, collaborate and become more competitive. Take a look at how we are supporting agri-food producers like you!
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Lake Huron and Georgian Bay surrounds us. Imagine living and working year-round in an area where you vacationed as a child. Imagine planting or tending the animals in the morning and jumping into the waves by dinner time. Bruce, Grey and Simcoe is where work life balance becomes your normal life.
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You are not alone when you start or expand an agri-business in Bruce, Grey or Simcoe Counties. We have a team of mentors and coaches that can help you prepare your business plans and we also offer free seminars and workshops to farmers looking to expand their knowledge on a business-related topic. We welcome people who bring enthusiasm and expertise from around the world, and work with you to succeed.
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Statistics
Bruce
Population
68 147
Community
Employment & Income
Environment
Grey
Population
93 830
Community
Employment & Income
Environment
Simcoe
Population
479 650
Community
Employment & Income
Environment