Toyotetsu Canada Inc. in Norfolk County is in the midst of its fourth major expansion since 2007 now that Toyota plants in Cambridge and Woodstock are re-tooling to manufacture the RAV4 hybrid sports utility vehicle. The expansion in Simcoe involves a new round of hiring that will eve
From fuzzy melons to Russian dandelion, Norfolk County farmers and agriculture researchers are experimenting and commercializing new specialty crops every year. Norfolk County staff routinely get queries from buyers looking for new types of crops. If you’re a Norfolk County farm
Harold Schooley of Norfolk County has received the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association Award of Merit. He has completed 15 years as section chair for research with the organization. The role of research chair entails many dozens of meetings on behalf of fruit and
Norfolk County’s Building Department recorded a construction boom in 2017, with more than $142 million in building projects in all sectors. Total value of construction was 28% higher in 2017 than the year before, with industrial, commercial and agricultural projects showing the
The Langton Skating Club (LSC) and Langton Area Minor Hockey Association’s (LAMHA) version of Santa Claus came early this year, arriving from just a few concessions away at Maricann. Ben Ward, CEO, Jeff Ayotte, Director of Infrastructure, and Kelly Cober, Infrastructure Coodinat
Woolley’s Lamb of Norfolk County is a Regional Award Winner in the Premier’s Awards for Agrifood Innovation Excellence. If you spot sheep wandering between the cherry trees at Woolleys’ Lamb farm, don’t worry – they’re exactly where they’re su
Manufacturing employment opportunities are highlighted in the new video “We Make It here” featuring Norfolk County companies: Titan Trailers, Annex Media, Rassaun Services, and Ramblin’ Road Brewery Farm. The video was produced in collaboration with Norfolk County, t
Unilever Canada’s ice cream factory in Norfolk County is one of the largest in Canada. The plant produces Breyers ice cream, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, Magnum bars, Popsicle desserts, and Klondike bars. Factory Director Darren Vanbesien recently hosted Norfolk County of
Fox Seeds Inc., based in Norfolk County, is continuing to expand its global reach in asparagus seed production and sales. Trials are now underway in the U.K., Poland, Germany, northern Spain, Portugal and Russia, according to Norfolk Farms newspaper. The asparagus variety Guelph Eclip