Welcome to The Highland Companies
Thank you for visiting our web site. On its pages you will find information about The Highland Companies, our current activities and our vision for the future.
We are creating a sustainable local businesses in and beyond Melancthon Township in Dufferin County, Ontario. Today, we are the largest potato farming operation in Ontario. From our base in Melancthon we are also pursuing an aggregate project. We are committed to building an area business which contributes to economic growth, creates local jobs and gives back to the community in ways that make life better for people.
As we grow, our focus will remain on harnessing and protecting the area’s natural resources; operating in an environmentally, socially and economically responsible way; and helping to make our rural community self-sufficient and sustainable.
Our Vision
The responsible development and use of natural resources – agriculture, wind energy and aggregates – are hallmarks of Melancthon’s past and are helping to shape its future. Our vision is a Township that is the model of a self-sufficient, sustainable rural community.
What do we mean by a self-sufficient, sustainable community? It's one that achieves the right mix of economic activity, local government services and quality of life - without having to increase taxes, reduce services or rely too heavily on provincial grants.
We believe in working with the community in pursuit of a positive economic vision and a vibrant local economy. We view economic growth and diversity as essential if the community is to create jobs, fund government services and amenities for people, and ensure a sustainable future for our area.
Learn more about us and the issues
Learn more about the proposed Melancthon Quarry.
Visit http://melancthonquarry.ca.
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Job Opportunities - Learn More
Ontario Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (OSSGA)
Read the State of the Aggregate Resource in Ontario Study commissioned by Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources in association with a diverse panel of advisors and technical experts.
Slide Show
This link will connect you to some slide show presentations about us and certain of our activities.