Norfolk County is initiating amendments to the Zoning By-Law to allow Accessory Residential Dwelling Units (ARDUs) in accessory buildings as well as in primary dwellings in more areas. Known as ‘tiny homes’, ARDUs will help address housing needs in Norfolk County. In Septe

Ask yourself: “Does the new enterprise fit the strategic direction of the family and the farm business?” The following fictional case study was created by MNP. The Smith Farms Ltd. grain operation is owned 50:50 between brothers Norm and Doug Smith. They incorporated 20 years ago, and

A new bakery has opened in downtown Simcoe. Salinas’ Bakery and Take-out, opened in December 2019 at the former shoe store at Norfolk Street South and Water Street. Salinas Ferreira, wife Fabiana and their family are resurrecting the business they ran in Hamilton for 12 years. Their s

Norfolk County recently received the following letter from the Ontario Minister of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs: “Over the last year, I have spoken with concerned Ontarians from across the province about trespassers on farms and at food processing facilities, and about int

Norfolk County in cooperation with the Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie has produced another video in the “We Make It Here” series. Manufacturers highlighted include On Time Precision Components, Lone Star Welding, and Cadman Equipment. Video  

Competing and growing in today’s fast-changing marketplace requires regular investments in equipment, training staff or adopting new technology. That’s why Ontario is introducing a program designed to help your business access resources that will lead to growth, and to help you get go

Unilever is hiring for 2020, and they are organizing a Job Fair on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, from 10am to 5pm at the Simcoe Recreation Centre Norfolk Room, 182 South Drive, Simcoe. Please apply online at www.unilever.ca. Unilever’s plant in Simcoe is the proud maker of Magnu

Economic development professionals gathered at the Ontario Agriculture Economic Development Forum recently to learn about new technologies and best practices. On-Farm Diversification Among them was a tour of examples of on-farm diversification. Lee & Maria’s, a 30-acre farm,

Norfolk County staff made another wonderful business visit with colleagues at Ontario Popping Corn Co., recent recipient of the prestigious Premier’s award for Agri-Food Innovation of Excellence. Established in 1985 they began supplying a few stores in the local area. Today they expor