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Debbie Zimmerman Describes How The Grape Growers Produce Ice Wine2008-Dec
The Grape Growers of Ontario, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Zimmerman, Debbie
Grimsby Museum Collection
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THE GRAPE GROWERS OF ONTARIO IS HELPING FARMERS TRANSITION INTO FUTURE SUCCESSIn the 1920's farmers realized that they did not need to plant any more vineyards as they were able to grow twice the amount on existing vineyards through the use of better cultivation techniques and fertilization. This resulted in an increase in profits for the growers. During this same decade the Niagara Grape Growers and the new Co-operative company merged to form the Niagara Peninsula Growers with the purpose of sharing resources and increasing profits for the growers.
The Grape Growers of Ontario, formed in 1947 as the Ontario Grape Growers' Marketing Board, is an organization dedicated to the protection of grape growers in Ontario. The organization strived to make sure that growers received fair payment for their produce and gave them representation. The Grape Growers also worked with wineries and juice production factories to obtain contracts for the growers. In 1948 the organization opened a co-operative to process grape juice and this location would eventually be run by Welch's. In 2002 the organization's name was changed to the Grape Growers of Ontario. This organization was preceded by the Niagara District Grape Growers who represented members in the early 1900's.
In the last fifty years there has been an evolution in the process for growing grapes. Previously farmers divided their focus on producing grapes for the fresh market and grapes for wine production. In recent years local farmers have reduced the production of grapes for eating and increased the production of grapes used in the wine industry.
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Niagara District Grape Growers Picnic1921
Grimsby Beach, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Grimsby Museum Collection
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Niagara District Grape Growers Dividend Certificate15 February 1921
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Grimsby Museum Collection
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Niagara District Grape Growers Stock Certificate1 April 1926
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Grimsby Museum Collection
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Debbie Zimmerman Describes the Grape Growers of Ontario Organization and Their Focus2008-Dec
The Grape Growers of Ontario, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Zimmerman, Debbie
Grimsby Museum Collection
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THE FUTURE OF THE GRIMSBY FRUIT INDUSTRYWHY NIAGARA NEEDS FARMERS TO KEEP FARMING
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Bill Evans Discusses that 100% of the Wine Grapes Used at Rockway Glen are Local16 January 2009
Rockway Glen Estate Winery, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Evans, Bill
Grimsby Museum Collection
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Bill Evans Explains the Importance of Growing Grapes Locally, the Wine Industry Depends on it16 January 2009
Rockway Glen Estate Winery, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Evans, Bill
Grimsby Museum Collection
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HOW DO WE KEEP FARMERS IN GRIMSBY FARMING? BUY LOCAL!41
John Hall Explains The Local Support He Receives for His Products26 January 2009
Kittling Ridge Estate Wines and Spirits, South Service Road, Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Hall, John
Grimsby Museum Collection
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Tom Greensides Discusses If Everyone Bought Two Bottles of Grape Juice a Year8 October 2008
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Greensides, Tom
Grimsby Museum Collection
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Tom Greensides Feels That Niagara Products are Superior8 October 2008
Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Greensides, Tom
Grimsby Museum Collection
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Debbie Zimmerman Explains The Economic Spin-Off of Buying Local Wine2008-Dec
The Grape Growers of Ontario, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Zimmerman, Debbie
Grimsby Museum Collection
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