Where farmers sell to other farmers
Where the Bison Roam …Century Game Park, Warkworth, Ontario.
Rod Potter’s great-great-grandfather settled the land Century Game Park is on now. That makes him the fifth generation to live on the family land. Potter got into raising and selling elk meat in 1992 and bison in 1987, when not much bison and elk raising was being done in Ontario. Today his farm boasts 75 bison and 18 elk.
One-on-one service distinguishes his business. Rod sells his meat through direct marketing only – door to door in his area. He comments, “I even have a guy take meat to your door if you live in Toronto.” His chemical-free meat routinely appears on the menus of restaurants around the metropolitan city. Bison and elk meat is growing in popularity in general. The reason for the meats’ popularity is because not only are they tasty, but they’re also high in protein and low in fat.
When asked why he does what he does, Potter replies, “It’s a great pastime watching those animals…As result, we try to keep the farm in as natural state as possible. Trees, water, creeks…a real enjoyable setting.”
If you’re interested in buying some bison, roam here. (Please note, Century Game Park only sells provincially due to provincial meat inspection guidelines.)
