Uxbridge Farmer’s Co-op

Uxbridge CO-OP PHOTO CREDIT: Jill Denovan Photography

Growing up in Uxbridge the CO-OP was a thriving business and a place for all the local famers to get their supplies.

We were always told to stay away from it as kids but we were attracted to all the equipment, tractors and trucks in the parking lot. The parking lot became our short cut to get to school…shh don’t tell my mother.

It is now gone but the memories will always be there. We would love to hear your memories.

PHOTO CREDIT: Jill Denovan Photography

History of the Uxbridge Farmer’s Co-op

Uxbridge Farmer’s Co-op got its start in Uxbridge in 1915 as the Uxbridge Farmer’s of Ontario (UCO).  During the 50’s and 60’s the Co-op seen its biggest growth.  In 1951 a building at the corner of Brock Street and Victoria was opened (photo below).  Then in 1957 the Co-op opened its largest expansion, which included 6 grain silos, a feed mill and a feed warehouse.

Uxbridge Farmer’s Co-operative. Photo courtesy of Uxbridge The Good Old Days by: J. Peter Hvidsten Page 98

Uxbridge Farmer’s Co-operative. Photo courtesy of Uxbridge The Good Old Days by: J. Peter Hvidsten Page 98

Photo Credits

Uxbridge The Good Old Days by: J. Peter Hvidsten

Jill Denovan Photography