From Alsace-Lorraine to Norfolk County. Seven generations, one story.
Martin Wiedrick Sr. and his family leave Alsace-Lorraine, setting sail for a new life in North America — carrying little more than faith and determination.
Martin Wiedrick Jr. purchases the north half of Lot 24 Concession 7 in Townsend Township, planting the Wiedrick family's roots in Norfolk County — where they remain today.
Jacob Wiedrick, Martin Sr's grandson, moves to the south half of Lot 24 Concession 7, expanding the family's footprint on the land.
Mahlon Wiedrick, Jacob's son, purchases the neighbouring lot at Lot 23 Concession 7 Townsend — adding to the land his father worked before him.
Arthur Wiedrick moves across the road into Lot 23 & 24 Concession 8. His wife Norma names their farm — Mae for her middle name May, Mar for their children Marvin & Marlene, and Art for Arthur. A name that has stood for seven decades.
Through the heart of the farm's growth decades, Mae-Mart raises Charolais beef cattle — diversifying beyond grain and building the operation's livestock foundations.
Mae-Mart pivots again, raising dairy goats and continuing to expand the range of agricultural enterprises on the farm.
Construction of the first pig barn marks the beginning of Mae-Mart's swine operations — a division that would grow dramatically over the decades to follow.
Mae-Mart purchases Mahlon's original farm at Lot 23 Concession 7 for Philip — Mahlon's great grandson — and his wife Kyla. The land comes full circle.
A new feed mill is constructed to support the growing swine and livestock operation, increasing on-site feed production capacity.
Purchase of additional land on Concession 11 alongside the establishment of a seed cleaning business — broadening Mae-Mart's service to the local farming community.
A weigh scale and new wash bay are added to the feed mill — improving efficiency and throughput as the operation continues to scale.
Purchase of a 1,500-head sow barn on Concession 12 — a significant leap in Mae-Mart's swine production capacity.
A new leg and upgraded power supply for the feed mill — boosting capacity and setting the stage for the larger operation ahead.
Purchase and renovation of a 2,800-head nursery and 2,200-head finishing complex in Dunnville — taking Mae-Mart beyond Norfolk County for the first time.
Construction and operation of the largest single-storey chicken barn in Canada at the time of its completion in Spring 2018 — a milestone that put Mae-Mart on the national map.
Purchase of a 2,500-head sow barn with 600 nursery spaces and 8,000 finishing spaces.
A new feed mill with capacity for 20,000 tonnes of pelleted feed per year. Mae-Mart also purchases a manure spreading business — 70 million gallons per year across Norfolk, Oxford, and Elgin Counties.
A 7,000-ton grain bin and new dryer increase capacity from 400 to 2,000 bushels per hour — better supporting the local grain farmers Mae-Mart has always served.
The story continues.
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