Ontario Hay and Forage Co-Operative, Inc.

Canadian federal inspector using a drill to inspect a hay sample for export

The Ontario Hay and Forage Co-operative was formed to develop and serve overseas markets with high-quality, purpose-grown, double-compacted hay. The cooperative aims to increase returns for producers currently producing high-quality hay or wanting to add it to their crop rotations. Increasing forage acres in Ontario is equally important to the co-op members—additional forage acreage results in increased carbon sequestration and overall improved soil health.

The existence and expansion of the Ontario Hay and Forage Co-operative is important for all hay producers in Ontario. Ontario hay producers will gain more reliable access to higher-value export markets by producing a more consistently superior product. The Co-operative is the outcome of efforts by the Hay Marketing Forum of the Ontario Forage Council to tap into new markets for Ontario hay.

Operations address: 7715 Wellington Rd. 8, Alma, ON N0B 1A0

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Update

The co-op is working with the Hay Press Corporation (HPC) who have purchased a conversion press to serve a variety of markets. The press is instslled at Marhaven Agri who manages the onsite pressing on a contract basis. OHFC has priority access to the press.

The next step is increasing the supply, as a strong supply chain will be necessary going forward to create a marketable inventory of exportable hay.