Ag Overview
Based on the 2016 Census, the majority of the 201 farms were in cattle & calf production with over 10,000 hectares in hay. The beef industry on the island also helps support the Manitoulin Island Community Abattoir, a local cooperative processing plant. Aquaculture plays a significant role in the District’s agricultural industry, with 8 aquaculture operations within Manitoulin & Parry Sound, and has significant potential for expansion.