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Reasons To Invest

Manitoba Research

SKILLED LABOUR,

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION 

Emerson-Franklin is less than an hour away from various Research and Development Centres focusing on research in cereal, oilseed, livestock and pasture. Just north of Emerson-Franklin is the Long-Term Manure & Crop Management Field Laboratory, the Trace Gas Manitoba (TGAS MAN) Greenhouse Gas Field Emission Site, and the Glenlea Long Term Crop Rotation Research Centre. 

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The University of Manitoba Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, located only an hour north of Emerson-Franklin, specializes in sustainable crop and livestock production systems, safe and nutritious food, oilseed research, and land and water resource management. 

Manitoba Aggriculture Manufacturing

LARGE SCALE

DISTRIBUTION NETWORK

Emerson-Franklin is located amongst the largest cluster of protein processing and manufacturing in Canada. It is positioned along an established transportation network that helps facilities various agricultural products, including:

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  • Field crops – corn, carrot, onion, barley, soybeans, peas, tomatoes and wheat

  • Specialty crops – cannabis, white beans, coloured beans, herbs and mushrooms

  • Livestock – beef, pork, poultry and eggs

  • Dairy – milk, cream, cheese, yogurt and specialty products

  • Fruits and vegetables – apples, grapes, tender fruits and berries, tomatoes, spinach, cucumbers and corn

Emerson-Franklin Business

EXISTING

BUSINESS BASE 

Emerson-Franklin has a strong reputation in canola, wheat, barley, alfalfa, dry field peas, cattle, pig, and poultry. There are many small-to-medium size agri-businesses, food processors, and growers who have significant, longstanding operations. They are major suppliers of equipment and bioproducts for companies across North America. 

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Some notable Agri-Businesses in Emerson-Franklin include: 

 

  • GJ Chemical Ltd. 

  • Fehrway Feeds & Livestock Equipment 

  • Emerson Milling Inc. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

 

Our strategic location on the border of the U.S. accompanied by our rich Class 1 and Class 2 soils offer the Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector in Emerson-Franklin a significant opportunity for cross-border logistics industries to thrive in the international market. 

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Integrated, temperature-controlled, and well-established distribution networks allow fresh products to quickly move to many markets, while duty-free access to the U.S. and Mexico also makes Emerson-Franklin an excellent location for agriculture and food processing businesses.

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Specialty Foods & 

Beverage Production

• Seasonal Farmers Markets 

• Craft Brewery and Micro Distilleries 

Grains, Oilseed &

Pulse Processing

• Bakery and tortilla manufacturing 

• Grain, canola, soybean processing 

Greenhouse Wholesale

& Retail

• Cannabis production & wholesale 

• Greenhouse vegetable processing

Plant-Based Protein Production

• Fava Bean Protein 

• Pea Protein 

• Oat protein 

• Hemp protein 

Livestock &

Meat Processing

• Beef, pork, poultry and eggs 

• Livestock feed

Investment Opportunities

Emerson-Franklin’s economic experts have analyzed and identified the following markets to have unique and favourable opportunities within the municipality’s Outdoor & Recreation Tourism sector: 

Manitoba Aggriculture

Ready to start your next business investment or expansion in Emerson-Franklin? There are Several Resources and Supports Available to Assist Investors and Business.

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Incentives

Several incentives and supports are available and open to discussion with our Staff and Council to assist you in achieving your business objectives. 

Manitoba Farming

Agriculture

Food & Beverage

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