How Mennonites Are Modernizing a Local Food Economy

In order to help Ontario farmers reach new markets, the community launched a unique initiative called the Elmira Produce Auction Co-operative.

EPAC opened in 2004 and has been growing steadily since. It now has approximately 100 members, and serves as one-stop shopping for larger retail buyers in the region who want to serve a growing demand for local food, but don’t have the time to deal with farmers individually.