Burford, Ontario — July 24, 2026— Central Ontario FS, a retail division of GROWMARK, Inc. has entered into a purchase agreement with Haley’s Elevator Inc. located in Burford, Ontario. In conjunction with Great Lakes Grain, the elevator will be operated to provide grain marketing services in Brant, Norfolk and Oxford Counties as part of our grain co-operative system.
This strategic acquisition represents a key step in the continued growth of our grain elevator system. It enhances our ability to serve growers in the region and reinforces our commitment to providing trusted, local solutions backed by the strength of our co-operative network.
We’re also pleased to share that Michael Haley will continue to operate the facility during the transition, ensuring a smooth handover and ongoing support for local farmers.Grain contracting for the Haley’s Elevator location will be coordinated through our Ayr Elevator.
For more information, please contact the Ayr office at (519) 632-7900 or Grain Originators: Owen Roberts at (519) 465-6444 / oroberts@centralontariofs.ca or Chad Homick at (226) 231-7043 / chadhomick@greatlakesgrain.com .
We’re excited about this new opportunity and the potential it brings to better serve producers in Brant, Norfolk and Oxford Counties.
Frank Barron
Division Manager
Central Ontario FS
Matthew van Sintern-Dick
General Manager
Great Lakes Grain
About Central Ontario FS
Central Ontario FS is a division of GROWMARK, Inc. It was founded on September 1, 2024 from two retail divisions: FS PARTNERS, specializing in agronomy and grain, and UPI Energy FS, focusing on energy products and services. Our skilled team provides leading-edge agronomic, precision ag and energy products, services and solutions to a diverse customer base. In addition, we offer grain marketing through our partnership with Great Lakes Grain. Membership is open to local farmer-producers throughout central and southwestern Ontario.
About Great Lakes Grain
Great Lakes Grain is one of the largest grain marketing and elevator operators in Ontario, serving farmers across Southwestern and Eastern Ontario. The partnership between AGRIS Co-operative Ltd., GROWMARK, Inc. (including Central Ontario FS, a division of GROWMARK, Inc.), and Embrun Co-op combines local expertise with a strong, farmer-focused network. With over 20 million bushels of storage capacity and more than 50 million bushels of grain marketed annually, Great Lakes Grain operates 27 locations from Windsor to Ottawa and north to Georgian Bay. Committed to innovation, sustainability, and farmer success, Great Lakes Grain plays a vital role in advancing Ontario’s agricultural industry. greatlakesgrain.com