As the oldest agricultural co-operative in Canada, Vineland Growers has been distributing tender fruit (peaches, plums, grapes, etc.) on behalf of Ontario farmers since its inception in 1913. Vineland Growers has been rapidly expanding and has outgrown its existing two owned sites, three rented sites, and over 100 storage trailers across the Niagara Region. With the support and guidance of NPG Planning Solutions on policy work and planning, Vineland Growers was able to secure approvals and support to develop a new 21 acre site outside of Beamsville, Ontario. The new site thoughtfully consolidates many of Vineland Growers’ activities in one location.
Vineland Growers Co-operative Inc.
Lincoln, Ontario
2018 to present
Zoning By-law Amendment Site Plan Approval Tax Increment Grant Funding Approval
As project manager and lead planner, Heather Sewell and Rhea Davis led the process of acquiring the Zoning By-Law Amendment and Site Plan Approvals required to consolidate the many facilities and operations of Vineland Growers Co-operative Inc. into its new home. NPG worked closely with neighbours, staff, farmers, and the Town of Lincoln’s Council, to ensure that the project’s design and function respected the agricultural community while designing the site and building to best serve the farming community.
NPG is strongly committed to working with the farming community and farmers to ensure that our agricultural sector thrives. Vineland Growers a key link in the supply chain for the Niagara farming community – providing services to deliver produce from farms to wholesalers and retailers. NPG is proud to work with Vineland Growers to achieve their new integrated building in the Town of Lincoln to continue to develop Ontario’s agricultural ecosystem.