Agri-Business
Grow your vision. Durham Region's natural attributes and infrastructure lend themselves to a very productive and diverse agriculture industry.
With primary production accounting for approximately a quarter of a billion annually in gross farm receipts, agriculture is the second largest primary goods producing sector in the region.
Durham’s agri-food industry prides itself on embracing technology and innovation with some of the most progressive and skilled managers in the industry. Durham agriculture has grown from traditional commodity crops to include new biomass crops for the next generation of energy, biofuels and chemicals as well as new crops to meet the growing demand from our ethnically diverse population.
As Durham Region moves towards a bio-based economy, opportunities will continue to develop for value-added products. Durham’s livestock breeders are world renowned for their quality genetics and are found in many countries around the world. Food processing continues to expand in the region due to its proximity to market, safe, high quality food inputs and complementary industry clusters.
Durham Region is centrally located next to Ontario’s largest urban centre and in a region that is booming in terms of population growth. It is located within a day’s drive of 200 million consumers. Its location and infrastructure offer easy access to transportation and markets, making this region an ideal location for agri-business investments.
2012 Agriculture Workshops
- Risk Management Program - Livestock Information Session
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Location: Nestleton Community Hall, 3971 Hwy #7A, Nestleton ON
Time: 8:00 p.m.
- Grain Drying and Storage Workshop
Date: February 27th, 2012
Location: Manvers Arena, 697 Hwy #7A (at Hwy 35), Bethany, ON
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Agri-business Resources:
Agricultural Services Directory (PDF)
- A directory of agricultural and related trades production and processing supplies or services in Durham Region
Sector Brochure (PDF)
- Durham Region's diverse, established, rural economy and natural infrastructure create a productive agriculture industry.
Biodiesel Feasibility study (PDF)
- A study assessing the viability of biodiesel production in Durham Region.
Conservation Authorities Watershed programs (PDF)
- A list of stewardship services and conservation areas, with related funding opportunities in Durham Region.
Agri-Business and Agri-food Sector BR+E Report 2010-2011 (PDF)
- Durham Region's diverse, established, rural economy and natural infrastructure create a productive agriculture industry.
