Economic Profile
The core of the Central Plains
is a well diversified economy rooted in agri-business.
Our exceptional agricultural
land, access to water, high number of frost-free days and high temperature
degree days makes the climate unique, and one of the most desirable farming
locations in North America. Our crops include cereals, oilseeds,
pulses, vegetables and hay, but our strengths go beyond primary agriculture.
Our unique climatic conditions,
central location, low business costs combined with exceptional agricultural
land has made us one of the leading secondary agricultural processing
locations in Canada. Major processors such as McCain Foods, Simplot, and
Can-Oat Milling/Viterra have located in the Central Plains to capitalize on
our advantages.
With a population that has
been growing for the past five years, an increasingly diversified economic
base and many collaborative initiatives designed to stimulate further
business investment, this region is demonstrating a responsible, sustainable
approach to development that is sure to lead to continued economic strength.
