Fields to Forks: Bison farming in Ontario [Video]

Bruce and Shirley Mills has been raising bison on his 100-acre Perth County farm for more than 30 years.

“[We] just wanted something different. We had parents that were in the milk industry or the dairy industry, and you’re kind of controlled a little bit in there. But this here, there’s nobody around with them. So, you have a better chance of doing a little bit more with it, and in your own way, the way you want to, yourself,” said Bruce.

The Mills’ have turned the 11 bison they started with in 1992, into roughly 100 bison. Mills said the majestic animals are protective, and have a strong herd mentality, but said as long as you treat them with respect, and stay calm around them, he likes working with them better than beef cattle.

“Well, they’re still a wild animal, they never lose out. So, you don’t want to …