Huronia XIX- Saugeen Shores-in the Shadows

  This is the nineteenth blog in the Huronia series;this one is on Saugeen Shores which is the amalgamation of Port Elgin, Southampton and the Saugeen Indian reserve.This is in fact the second blog on Saugeen Shores.The last one was Huronia XVIII which was done on my other Blogger blog called Workathon on 28/09/2017.But it focused on improving transportation into and out of Saugeen Shores and the impact that would have on the region.It concluded that a new express route from the Kitchener and the London areas would increase population and income in this region.But right now the farms are producing little but some corn to feed the cattle and there are only a few small herds of cattle.
                

New Crops and New Industries

Huronia XVIII,an earlier blog, stated that this area in order to grow must produce new crops and start new industries.It may be possible to grow wheat,barley,hops and rye.The soil is surely rich enough to grow apples and cherries.Furthermore local wheat could be added to western wheat to make flour.Alcohol(licquor and beer) can be made from wheat,barley,rye and hops along with the ample supply of pure water.Corn can be also used for corn meal and animal pet food.For example, there are two pet food mills in Owen Sound.Businesses such as these and others can have a substantial impact on gross county income.Thus raising existing incomes and adding income for new population growth.     

Don't Count Totally on Bruce Power

Bruce Power,the nuclear power plant, is reportedly the biggest employer in the region.Furthermore they are trying to get spin-offs such as using nuclear isotopes for medical cures.But most of these jobs are highly specialized and the majority of people in these towns cannot fill them.Some new jobs must come from redeployment of agricultural resources that are available.At least some attention could be given to growing some new crops such as cherries, apples, barley and hops.   https://www.thestar.com/? redirect=true