Meat Processor Expanding In Peterborough - McGuinty Government Supports Agri-Food Industry, Creates 22 Jobs

Ontario is helping a Peterborough food processor expand its production of organic chicken products to become more competitive, increase sales and support local farmers.

With support from Ontario's Rural Economic Development Program, Yorkshire Valley Farms, will establish a new organic chicken packaging and labelling line. This will allow them to:

• increase production capacity by 400 per cent
• create up to eight new jobs for Peterborough-area farmers
• create up to 14 jobs at its Peterborough production facility and a Brampton co-packaging facility

A strong agri-food industry is part of the McGuinty government's plan to create jobs and opportunities that will grow the province's economy.

QUOTES

"We're proud to be investing in meat processors, such as Yorkshire Valley Farms, who provide us with fresh, local, quality meats we all enjoy. By giving these processors the tools they need to succeed and grow, we're strengthening Ontario's agri-food industry and growing our economy."
- Carol Mitchell, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

""By helping our local processors grow and diversify, we're creating jobs, investing in local food and helping to build a brighter future for families here in the Peterborough area."
- Jeff Leal, MPP for Peterborough

"We at Yorkshire Valley Farms take pride in producing delicious, locally grown, organic chicken. We believe in the promotion of healthy eating habits and utilizing sustainable agricultural practices. As a proud member of the local business community we are proud to be a part of growing agriculture locally and creating jobs within our region. Yorkshire Valley Farms would like to thank everyone in our community for all of their support."
- Yorkshire Valley Farms

QUICK FACTS

• Ontario has invested over $167 million in 412 projects through the Rural Economic Development Program and generated more than $1.2 billion in new economic activity.
• The agri-food industry contributes more than $33 billion to the Ontario economy and employs about 700,000 people.

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