Community Futures Program Success Stories

Fargo’s General Store has been a cornerstone of the Wolfe Island community since the early 1970’s. The current owner Stephen Fargo, transitioned to owning the store from his father in 1988.

Back Forty Artisan Cheese, is a small creamery, cheese shop and riverside bistro located in Mississippi Station and was revitalized by Jeff and Jenna Fenwick when they relocated in 2012.

Sydenham Pet & Farm Supply was founded in 2012 by Bill and Kerry Arthur in the Village of Sydenham. Specializing in high-quality pet and farm products, the store places a priority on Canadian products, supporting local and aligning their business with community values.

Sharbot Lake Retirement Residence, was established by Andrew Kovacs in 2014 with the doors opening to residents in 2017, following extensive facility renovations.

Originating on Kim and Dave Perry’s farm in Harrowsmith, Local Family Farms has been built around small-scale agriculture and community. They specialize in a variety of meats and homemade products including pies, fresh and frozen meals, as well as baked goods made in their on-site kitchen. The store is a short distance from the K&P Trail with a café for trail users which offers snacks, Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream, cold drinks, specialty coffees and sandwiches.

Mobile Kitchens Canada transformed from a catering company that David Craig began to a mobile culinary solution recognized across North America.

Frontenac Shores located in Cloyne was converted from a seasonal location in 1996 to a flourishing year-round fractional ownership resort owned and operated by Pat and Dave Storms.

Mariclaro was established by Sven Schlegel in 2008, designing and creating high-quality products that tell a story.

The Blue Moose Bed & Breakfast nestled in the heart of Marysville on Wolfe Island, has been transformed by Katherine Slagle and James Bambury into a cherished retreat since opening their doors in 2018.

Nestled amidst the rolling hills and pristine lakes of Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, the remarkable Birch Babe story continues to unfold.

At Topsy Farms, Canada’s top sustainable sheep farm on Amherst Island in Lennox and Addington county, certain things are a given.

Chanakan Kalapukdee started Thairific in 2015 in Guelph Ontario, operating as a festival food vendor, caterer and private home Chef. Thairific also ran at festivals as a tent vendor from London to Port Credit, Orangeville to Parry Sound and in Belleville, from 2015 to 2019.