Grain Farmers of Ontario is part of a group of provincial grains-industry associations who are raising $13.4 million to build a Global Agriculture Technology Exchange in Winnipeg.
Others involved are Alberta Grains, SaskWheat and Manitoba Crop Alliance.
They are all members of Cereals Canada, which has proposed the $102 million building to advance Canada’s position as a leader in innovation and food security.
So far, $18.4 million has been raised with a $5-million contribution from Cereals Canada.
JoAnne Buth who chairs the capital campaign said “high-quality Canadian wheat starts with the growers, so it is fitting that this capital campaign starts with their commitment.”
The project called Gate will have equipment for milling, baking, pasta and noodle making, malt and brewing and oat processing.
Fundraising was delayed earlier this summer when several members of Cereals Canada quit over the project.
North West Terminal of Saskatchewan was the first to leave, then Cargill and BASF Canada.
Others who might leave are Richardson, Parrish and Heimbecker and Viterra which Bunge is trying to buy.
