Pet food plans
Horizon Manufacturing is building a $1.8 million pet food manufacturing plant in Rosthern, Sask.
The privately owned company from Saskatchewan will make premium dog and cat food and supplements.
Construction on the 6,000 sq. foot plant begins this month and is slated for completion in September. When operating, the company expects to employ five to seven people.
Vice-president of operations Jason Skotheim said the company chose its location because of “the enthusiastic support from the town.” As well, many of the company’s primary ingredients can be found locally and it will have access to a major highway.
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CMI Terminal in Spalding, Sask., has opened its $600,000 sales and service centre. The terminal now offers farm inputs including fertilizer, seed and crop protection products as well as agronomic services.
The service centre is staffed by two agronomists, manager Troy Leicht and seed manager Regan Crone.
Agritourism booklets
Farmers interested in diversifying their operations or starting an agritourism business might be interested in two new publications by the Canadian Farm Business Management Council.
Cultivating Agritourism has 13 chapters and an extensive resources appendix containing a range of websites and printed materials. It has practical management information, case studies and vignettes from across the country to illustrate best practices.
Building Added Value Through Farm Diversification provides examples of successful farm business ventures across Canada and draws on the experience of entrepreneurs.
The books can be purchased by calling 888-232-3262.
