J-Dogs was established in 2015 as a little hotdog cart within the Ottawa Valley. The pandemic brought along one major challenge for them in the spring of 2020. They were now unable to use their hotdog cart. But that didn't stop them. They rebranded their business and spent every free moment updating and renovating a camper into a food truck. They were determined to feed their community during the pandemic. Although 2020 didn't go as expected, it allowed J-Dogs to blossom from a hotdog cart to a food truck, now called J-Dogs Smokin' Grill. Every summer, they are dedicated to bringing fresh, great-tasting barbecue for everyone to sit back, get messy, and enjoy! Their menu includes a great variety of items that pleases everyone, from meat lovers to vegetarians. They even have halal options! They thrive on giving back to their community, which is apparent from their motto, "We would rather make a million smiles than a million dollars". Every year, they look for new ways to include and help other locals and businesses with a strong sense of community.

J-Dogs Smokin' Grill started following us on social media in the spring of 2020. They contacted us once they saw how much we love supporting our community. Luckily, they were able to open for a weekend at the end of the summer. We were very excited to be part of it! They offered a bison cheesesteak sandwich that sold out, while their most popular pulled pork sandwich did not. They were hooked! They are now creating fun and new bison recipes for their customers to enjoy!

Located in the heart of downtown Arnprior, Lumbertown Ale House is the only gastropub in the area. By featuring Ontario craft beer and wines on-tap, they work to maintain a local focus and offer what their customers have come to expect; freshness and quality in an upscale cozy environment.

The owner of Lumbertown Ale House sent us a message once she found us on social media. We met with her and the Chef at their restaurant to discuss their options. They had a great vision and we could see our bison meats in their restaurant. It was a great fit! They now carry a bison burger on their regular menu. Other bison offerings will be available as they experiment with our bison meat products and find that perfect fit and taste to match their vision. We can't wait to taste all the delicious bison meals they will offer!

Graham's passion for creating comfort foods using classic techniques to bring out big flavour began at a young age. Megan attended Le Cordon Bleu in 2010 and discovered her love of baking bread while living in England. Both of them have an abundance of experience in the food industry. Their deep roots in the food industry, combined with their individual talents, were the perfect mix! They decided to open Mighty Fine Bakehouse in 2019 within the Ottawa Valley. During the pandemic in the spring of 2020, they adapted their bakery and cafe to offer take-out meals and baked goods through a take-out window. They are well-known for sourcing locally produced ingredients.

Mighty Fine Bakehouse was excited to find us on social media after they learned we carried 100% grass-fed bison meat. They tried a bison ragout on their dinner menu over a weekend in the summer of 2020. Their bison ragout was a hit! They will now offer bison meals on their menu from time to time. We are excited to taste everything they create! Their food is absolutely delicious!

MJ Butcher Co. is a female owned and operated butchery and bakery in the Ottawa Valley. They opened their doors at the end of January 2020, just before the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic. But, that didn't stop them! They have been well received from their community and for good reason. They have an in-house baker, butcher, and a friendly team to greet you as soon as you walk in their door. They offer fresh cuts of meats and other products from locals around the Ottawa Valley.

Another business mentioned MJ Butcher Co. to us and we had to meet them. The owner is lovely, warm, and kind. Her team is always pleasant and welcoming. It truly is a wonderful experience walking through their doors. Once we met her, we had to try to get our 100% grass-fed bison meat products in her shop. Like many others, she took a chance on us and our products. She started carrying our bison jerky, protein sticks, and a selection of our frozen meat cuts at the end of January 2021. Stop in to see the great selection of local products and meats they have to offer!

Valley Roots is a butcher shop that has been located within the Ottawa Valley for many many years. They offer fresh steaks, lean ground beef, a variety of pork and chicken, salads and wraps at lunchtime, and catering services. They also offer a selection of local products from around the Ottawa Valley.

Many of our customers recommended trying to get our products into Valley Roots. While on a delivery to other retail partners in the area, we stopped in to check out their store. Their staff were friendly and personable. We met the owner and he was interested in our bison protein sticks, jerky, and fresh primal cuts. They took a chance on us and started carrying our bison protein sticks and jerky. After much research, we discovered it wasn't feasible for us to offer fresh bison meats at this point. However, we are working on offering fresh bison to butchers around the Ottawa Valley to expand our business. Once we are ready, we're hoping Valley Roots will be the first to try it out!

Whitewater Ranch and Farm Shop, formerly known as Pickling Dixie Ltd., is a female owned and operated farm shop in the heart of the Ottawa Valley. From the seed, to their pasture, to the foods they produce, they never use pesticides, sprays, or chemicals in any stage of growing or production. They take pride in offering all-natural products to our local communities. They are well-known for their pickled items, fresh jams, and the pasture-raised meats, all of which they produce themselves. Their jams and pickled items can be found in retail locations around the Ottawa Valley. They have recently expanded their business by building a farm shop directly at their farm. Their cute little farm shop officially opened in June 2021.

We met the owner when we launched our all-natural bison meats over the May long weekend in 2020. She was our very first customer, buying all the brisket for Huckabone's Equipment in Cobden. We were thrilled when she contacted us to start carrying our bison meat products on her farm in mid-March 2021. We look forward to what the future may hold for this collaboration.