White Pines Artisan Market

Written By Fair Finance Fund

About 

White Pines Artisan Market is a family farm, market and agri-food business based in Grey County. Ben Gott envisions providing his community with a place to access locally produced and processed fruits, vegetables, herbs and artisan value-added products and an educational experience for visitors. The farm uses sustainable  farming practices and soil mix and fertilizers with no chemical inputs.  

Financial Need

White Pines Artisan Market received a loan from the Fair Finance Fund to complete their underground greenhouse, build a farm building/market, and new commercial kitchen. This will allow the farm to extend its season, increase growing capacity, sell directly to customers, and produce value-added products on-site. 

Impact Over 5-Year Term 

Economic Impact

  • 3 new jobs created or maintained

  • $30,000 increase in regional purchases

  • $176,000 increase in local food sales 

Social/Environmental Impact

  • Community building and engagement through hosting hosting agri-food tourism experiences 

  • Access to healthy, locally produced food in the Ottawa Valley region

  • Improved soil health through sustainable farming practises 

  • Reduced waste though recyclable and reusable product packaging program

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