Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Beyond Production Agriculture Business Information Bundle

Farmers Who Have Gone Beyond Production Agriculture

A value-added business is generally the transformation of a product or commodity from its original purpose to another valuable state. Value-added agriculture increases the economic value and consumer appeal of an agricultural product or commodity. A few examples of Ontario farmers who have taken their farms beyond production agriculture to include value-added products and/or commodities may be found at the links below.

Local Food Groups Across Ontario

Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence