@MilkyWayFarm.ca was able to access small business planning help and a startup grant to aid them in the beginning stages of their #SmallBusiness. Now they are able to provide high-quality produce for their customers through ecological farming practices.

The Salford Group supplies tillage and application technology to the modern broadacre farmer who farms commercial crops. Thanks to the help they've received in #OxfordCounty, they've been able to expand into a larger global corporation.

Oxford Fresh started out of a need to highlight locations where local products were available in Oxford County. Consumers didn't understand where they could go to access local food. To overcome the intimidation factor of driving up a random laneway, Oxford Fresh began creating signs that local producers could display on their property. The program has grown from there and helps local producers to take pride in knowing that they are part of a community. Learn more about how Oxford Fresh is building the local community in this video!

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Our next #BusinessStorytelling video features @DeDreuArtisanal, a small chicken farm that uses traditional methods. They attribute their success to the people who connected them with business resources in Oxford County.

Can you imagine operating an engine controller with just a press of a button on your cellphone? @Sunova_Implement_Ltd has built a product that does just that. They have been able to constantly expand thanks to support from #OxfordCounty.

Here's a sneak peak at the #RuralOxford companies being showcased this fall! We visited @DeDreuArtisanal, @OxfordFresh, the Salford Group, @MilkyWayFarm.ca, @Sunova_Implement_Ltd, and the Hickson Agribusiness Corridor to capture stories of their business success. Follow along with #WeGrowTogether!

Bright Cheese & Butter has been around since 1874, so it's safe to say they've perfected the yummiest cheese recipe around. Learn about their journey to transition their factory into a Kosher-approved operation.

The focus of Bright Cheese is on making high-quality, Canadian-made dairy products to meet the demand of Canadian consumers. Learn the history behind one of Canada's oldest cheese companies.

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Danielle Paluska of Wild Comfort Body Care started her business after leaving a 20-year long career in mental health. She wanted to do something that let her creativity shine.

Wild Comfort Body Care makes and sells a line of skin and hair care products that are made from natural, good-for-you ingredients.

"Oxford County is home. There are numerous business support resources here and they really do come behind businesses and encourage growth."

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Abdul came to Canada from Syria in 2016 with no English skills and is now thriving as a Tire Technician and Oil Changer at Tirecraft.

Learn all about Abdul's story and how he's adjusted to Canadian life with the support of his organization and community.

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Have you heard of stroopwafels? They are a specialty cookie that originated in the Netherlands in the 1800s.

Schep's Bakeries is the only manufacturer of stroopwafels in North America.

According to Jacco Schep of Schep's Bakeries, Oxford County is "the perfect place to settle" his business.

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