Dutton, ON – [September 25, 2024] – AGRIS Co-operative is excited to announce the grand opening of its fully upgraded Dutton Branch, ushering in a new era of enhanced services and capabilities for local farmers and the agricultural community. With significant upgrades to grain storage, crop input handling, and modern site infrastructure, the new facility will greatly improve efficiency and productivity for its customers.
Key upgrades at the Dutton Branch include:
- Grain Capacity & Receiving: An additional 400,000 bushels of storage space, a 15,000 bushel-per-hour receiving leg, and a new Millennium dryer system that dries up to 2,400 bushels per hour. These upgrades more than double the branch's capacity for receiving, drying, and storing grain, ensuring faster and more efficient handling during peak seasons.
- UAN Storage Facility: A new UAN storage system consisting of 16 tanks with a capacity of approximately 3,000 metric tons. This ensures the availability of key nutrients at critical times, allowing for rapid distribution when farmers need it most.
- Expanded Crop Protection Warehouse: Increased heated storage and additional bulk product capacity to handle the wide range of crop inputs required in today’s agriculture market.
- Larger Maintenance Shop: The expanded shop now accommodates larger, modern equipment, improving efficiency by enabling indoor maintenance.
- Site Transformation & Water Management: The site has been completely redesigned, with an upgraded municipal drain and the transformation of a grass lot into a parking lot with new buildings and a relocated scale to streamline grain deliveries. An advanced water flow management system now controls drainage, utilizing an overflow pond and perimeter ditch to improve water flow not only on AGRIS property but for neighboring lands as well.
“Our investment in the Dutton branch is about future-proofing our services for the farmers who rely on us,” said Allan Parks, President of AGRIS Co-operative. “With enhanced grain handling and storage, we are positioned to help farmers move their crops more efficiently and keep pace with the growing demands of the agricultural industry.”
“These upgrades are a game-changer for local farmers and the broader Dutton Dunwich community, said Mike Hentz, Mayor of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich and former BranchManager at the Dutton Branch. “The improved capacity and infrastructure will allow our farmers to operate more smoothly and with greater confidence, knowing they have the support they need. It’s an investment that will pay dividends for the entire region for years to come.”
The official grand opening took place on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Come see the new facilities and learn how these improvements will drive agricultural success in the region for years.
About AGRIS Co-operative Ltd:
AGRIS Co-operative Ltd. is a proud, locally owned, farmer co-operative that serves the agricultural communities of Southwestern Ontario. AGRIS specializes in providing crop inputs, precision ag services, grain marketing, and energy products to help its members and customers grow their businesses.
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AGRIS Co-operative Ltd.
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