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Agri-Business

Agriculture

Agriculture, Agri-food, Value-added agriculture, and Local food are the drivers of economic growth and job creation in our community.

The County is home to 2,438 census farms, and 498,159 acres of farmland.  In 2006, farm cash receipts for main commodities totalled $558.5 Million.  Dairy receipts led the way at $159 Million.  Pork Producers were second highest in farm receipts, at $142.7 Million.

Agri-Food

There are seven (7) Farmers' Markets, approximately 20 food processing companies, and there are hundres of value-added food producers offering products at their farmgate.

 
 
 

Manufacturing

 
 
 

Arts, Tourism and Culture

The Perth County Visitors Association was created in 2003 and in its first 5 years of operation, has put Perth County on the map as a destination for tourists and visitors. 

In 2006, there were between 1.2 to 1.5 million visitors to Perth County*.  Total taxes generated in 2006, as a result of visitor spending reached $46,574,000 including $721,000 in municipal taxes accrued to the County.  There are approximately 1,236 jobs which are attributed to the tourism industry.  These jobs generate $40,274,000 in labour income.  Tourism and visitors in Perth County generate $69,916,000 in GDP.

It is estimated that 23% of visitors are international totalling 340,347 visitors in 2006.  178,210 came from the USA and stayed overnight.  Non-USA visitors came primarily from Germany, UK and other European countries.  99% were adult-only visitors, aged 55+.

$90 million in tourism-related expenditures including food, lodging, entertainment, recreation (US & International Visitors)

*statistics include Perth County, the Town of St. Marys, and the City of Stratford

For more information on Perth County Tourism, visit http://www.visitperth.ca/

 
 
 

Freelance Professionals

Freelance professionals are knowledge workers with highly transportable skills, such as writers, analysts, artists, accountants, consultants, trades peeople, sales professionals, and other advisors.  most live in large cities but many are moving to communities like Perth County for a better quality of life. 

Perth County offers a high quality natural environment with excellent telecommunication services.  We offer exceptional outdoor recreational activities, a safer place to live, and employment opportunities for family members.