A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT
1930 - 1949

1930
For quite some time the cream had been shipped to the creamery by means of horse and wagon and by train. During the early thirties, there became an increased need to have a locomotive available to pick up the cream on the established routes and the decision was left to the new manager to look into purchasing one when the time seemed most appropriate.

1939
An egg and poultry grading station were added. A Credit Union was started and looked after from the creamery office. The Credit Union was a very active part of the company until 1998 when the service was discontinued.

1940
There was 514,134 lbs. of butter manufactured, 53,360 lbs. of sweet cream sold, a total of 52,964 dozen eggs handled, 6,848 birds were killed and they had the highest production of cream since 1931.

1946
January 1 - The organization was changed over from a Joint Stock Company to a Co-operative under the Nova Scotia Co-operative Act. At this time, the greatest expansion took place when all patrons were given an opportunity to become owners of the company they were doing business with. Increased capital stock was issued and sold to all patrons wanting the same.

Feed manufacturing and storage plant was built.

1947
Public cold storage and locker plant was completed. These lockers proved to be a great asset to the members who were able to look after the storage of their meats, fruits and vegetables.

1948
The Board received approval from Public Utilities to begin manufacturing ice cream for retail.