Mariposa Dairy at the Kawartha Lakes Spotlight on Agriculture Gala.

Goat milk processor honoured by Lindsay Ag Society

Mariposa Dairy handed the Excellence in Agriculture Award

A family-owned milk processor that has grown from humble beginnings to become the second largest goat cheese manufacturer in North America was recognized recently through a prestigious award from the Lindsay Agricultural Society. Why it matters: The award serves as further recognition that the company’s success has played a significant role in the expansion of […] Read more

Lisa Thompson, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, laughs while sharing memories of being the first general manager for the Ontario Dairy Goat 
Co-operative when it started two decades ago.

Ontario Dairy Goat Co-operative celebrates 20 years

The organization has grown to be a major force in the North American goat milk sector

Twenty years ago, 13 producers gathered around a kitchen table to discuss ways to grow Ontario’s dairy goat sector.  Now nearly 100 members strong, the Ontario Dairy Goat Co-operative (ODGC) has evolved from the kitchen table to two offices while maintaining its mandate that every member profits and benefits equally.  Why it matters: A co-operative […] Read more