Dufferin Meat Processing Project
Dufferin County is embarking on its first-even Meat Processing Project, designed to bring the county’s farm-to-table system closer to home, with a facility made for producers, by producers.
To make the Dufferin Meat Processing Project happen, we need at least 50 local farmers to commit to utilizing and investing in the new facility before March 2022. Beef, lamb, and pork producers of all scopes and sizes are welcome.
Strategic Plans
The SWIFT Network is intended to enhance the prosperity and overall wellbeing of communities within the region by subsidizing private Telecom Service Providers’ (TSPs) network infrastructure costs so they may provide services to residents, businesses, public service organizations, First Nations and other user groups. The goal is to provide equitable access to ubiquitous fibre optic structure.
Initial costs of the project are estimated at $269 million which will be funded by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario in the amount of $180 million; a series of municipalities who have collectively committed to fund $12.8 million; Niagara Region, Town of Caledon and City of Orillia will fund an additional $5.2 million; and the remaining costs will be covered by the TSPs.
SWIFT announced the procurement of five projects in Dufferin County to commence in 2021.
Agricultural Advisory Group
The Agricultural Advisory Group provides coordination of and communication between organizations providing an agricultural function. This group acts as the voice of the agricultural community at the Dufferin County table. The Agricultural Advisory Group will have the opportunity to provide comments from an agricultural lens on new policy or existing issues that may have impact on the agricultural industry within Dufferin County. In one of the fastest growing areas in Ontario, Dufferin County strives to ensure that the agriculture industry continues to not only be supported but flourish amidst rapid population growth.
Join In Dufferin
Join In Dufferin is the County’s online engagement platform. The site allows people to participate in various projects that are happening in the community. At the same time, it allows us to understand any concerns being raised and encourages communication in an open, informal, and welcoming environment.