What is the Future of Meat Processing for Mississippi Mills?

The Agriculture & Food Sector is a major contributor to the economy in Mississippi Mills and surrounding region. A shortage of abattoirs and meat processing plants continues to have a negative effect on farmers and presents a considerable obstacle for local food retailers and restaurants in their efforts to access locally sourced meat.

In view of these concerns, the Municipality of Mississippi Mills has taken proactive measures and collaborated with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) to undertake an Abattoir Feasibility Study. In early 2024 we engaged the services of Mallot Creek Group Inc, one of the leading consulting firms in Canada specializing in food, agriculture, and related industries. 

To date Mallot Creek Group has consulted with close to 100 local livestock producers from across the region. We thank the agricultural community for their enthusiastic participation! 

Please join us for a lunch presentation to hear findings and discuss next steps. 

WHEN: August 12, 11:30AM to 1:30PM

WHERE: The John Levi Community Centre, 182 Bridge St. Almonte ON K0A1A0

RSVP: by August 7th to bostrom@mississippimills.ca or 613-256-2064 ext. 603  

WHAT: Representatives from the Mallot Creek Group will be on site to provide an overview of their findings, including analysis and recommendations for next steps. 

Mallot Creek's presentation will include a summary of data gathered through online survey and interviews along with their resulting analysis of current access to custom slaughter and meat processing across Mississippi Mills and the surrounding region. This analysis has led to a set of recommendations and next steps which they will share. Representatives will also be seeking input from livestock producers and other interested stakeholders to gauge your thoughts and feelings on a potential way forward.

If you know a local producer or business owner who would be interested in this information please invite them to attend (& RSVP).

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. 

Tiffany MacLaren
Manager, Community & Economic Development
Municipality of Mississippi Mills
tmaclaren@mississippimills.ca