An early innovation in organic poultry has led the Poechmans to a pastured, free-run system of producing organic eggs. Our birds are happy and show their gratitude with their abundant egg-laying habits. Roosters accompany the girls for security & socialization. All the feed is prepared daily, on-farm, with mostly home-grown grains & oilseeds. Our eggs are hand-gathered, sorted and cooled for maximum freshness every day. The eggs are graded at HARC industries in Hanover, a great place for the engagement of the mentally & physically challenged. Our eggs are nature’s golden nugget in a perfect ready-to-serve package.
We started organic farming in 1989 with spelt being our first certified organic crop sold in 1990. We continue to grow spelt still as well as feed for our angus beef herd, which provide us with organic beef. In 2000 we added spelt dehulling to our farm operation, so now we grow, buy, dehull and sell spelt as well as raising Angus cross cows for organic beef.
Our Organic Beef
Our animals are treated humanely and have access to the outdoors for exercise and fresh air during the winter months. As soon as the weather permits and the grasses are ready, they are on pasture in the spring. All of which are requirements for organic certification.
The cows with their calves born in April and May are taken to their designated areas and rotated through pasture fields. A field next to our buildings is for “mob grazing” the calves one year old and older. Mob grazing is when 40 to 50 head of cattle are fenced in a small area (less than 1/4 acre) for 6 – 12 hours to forage the pasture. After they have trampled and eaten that section down, the fence is moved to allow them to dine on a fresh patch of pasture. This style of intensive grazing requires the fence to be moved 3 – 4 times a day. We have incorporated Gallagher Tumblewheels into our fence system, which make the task of rolling the fence line to a new place quick and easy, We have found the calves do well with intensive grazing and the soil has improved over time as well. Periodically some grass/legume seed is top-dressed to keep plant density good.
The use of drugs including antibiotics and growth hormones are avoided, as they are prohibited for organic certification. At first signs of distress, symptoms help diagnose disease or sickness and animals are treated with natural healing methods (i.e. herbal tinctures, homeopathy and natural remedies) like our grandparents used in the old days before pharmaceutical drugs were available. If an animal does not get well by using these methods, we will use conventional medicine. That animal is not sold as organic, but rather into the regular conventional market.
Our newly renovated on-farm market features shelves upon shelves of locally grown fruits and vegetables. We stock the staples, like our signature corn and tomatoes & Essex County grown asparagus and strawberries. We also carry some off the wall items like locally grown bok choy, garlic scapes and over-sized green onions. If it’s grown in our area, it’s in our market.
Mazak Farms is a multi-generational family farm. Initially started by Rick and Mary Mazak 40 years ago, the farm is now operated by their daughter Sarah and her husband Barry Harrison. Our family has been growing certified organic asparagus since 1998. We have grown over the years from a small operation to a successful organic farm. Our asparagus can be found at various grocery and specialty stores and of course directly from the farm.
- Certified Organic Asparagus
- Certified Organic Rhubarb
- Garlic Scapes
- Music Garlic
- Bulbils
- Pasturized Poultry
- Pickled Asparagus
Our milk is processed and sold directly to our customers. As a result we can keep the prices down and make organic dairy products more accessible for everyone. Our community will have back a small dairy processor creating jobs and helping the local economy.
On an organic farm our animals must go outside to exercise and socialize everyday weather permitting. We compost their manure and work it into the soil immediately after application which minimizes smell and pathogens. We use homeopathy to treat our animals for illness, although it is seldom necessary. We think this is because they are eating healthier organic plants and are in an environment that is free from stress as much as possible. As a result, they produce healthier milk.
We are very careful when we take our beef and chicken to the abbatoir. We make sure it is done as humanely as possible. We take this very seriously and we are thankful for the food.
We offer many local and organic whole foods all of which are available in our farm store and through our home delivery service.
We are also pleased to offer organic, local, and whole foods from our friends and neighbours:
- Biemond Certified Organic Grassfed Yogurt- Iroquois
- Black River Cheese- Black River
- Bread and Butter Bakery- Kingston
- Bush Garden Farms – Nigel Smith – raw milk artisan cheese
- Dream Come True Kitchen- Kingston
- Field Gate Organics- Farmer Co-op
- Garlic Fields Fresh Frozen gourmet pizza- Inverary
- Glengarry Cheese, Lancaster – Margret Morris – Award Winning artisan cheese
- Gorr’s Maple Syrup of Harrowsmith
- Gunn’s Hill Artisan Cheese- Shep Ysselstein
- Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream
- Liberte Organic Dairy Products
- Multatuli Coffee of Kingston
- Organic Meadow Farmer Co-op – Dairy Products
- Pasta Tavola – Fresh, Local, Handmade Pasta & Sauces, Belleville
- Reinink Family Farms, Camden East -Organic Eggs
- Slickers Ice Cream, Picton – Hand made and hand dipped real ice cream
- Toba Apiary, Sydenham – Tom Kaemmer – Honey – some of which is from 25 hives on our farm
- Wilton Cheese- Wilton
- Yorkshire Valley Certified Organic Poultry- Farmer Co-op
Seasonal Vegetables from
- Freedom Farm, Battersea – Will and Sharon Freeman
- Garlic Fields, Inverary- Bernie & Joanie Karshau
- Mile Square Farm, Collin’s Bay- Stan Knap
- Patchwork Gardens, Battersea- Julie & Eric Williams, Ian Stutt & Megan Joslin
- Possom Trot Farm, Harrowsmith – Chris Grooms and Susie Rance
It ALL starts at the farm. Our family-run farms work to the highest organic standards and are certified by Pro-Cert Organic Systems. Here, our birds are raised on wholesome, non-GMO organic grains with no added antibiotics. They also have space to roam in modern barns with natural light and ventilation, and have access to outdoor pastureland. This more holistic approach helps reduce bird stress, allowing their own immune system to keep them healthy. And we think you’ll agree it makes our products taste a whole lot better too!
We are a small family run farm in central Ontario’s Kawartha Lakes region. We produce certified organic food products. These include Beef (Belgian Blue x Black Angus), Heritage Pork (Berkshire), Poultry (ducks, chickens , eggs, turkeys). We also grow a large vegetable garden with a wide variety of veggies every year.
The O’Briens have built good relationships with neighbours and others in the food production business. We support local businesses.
Fenwood Farms has organically raised chicken and it tastes the way chicken was meant to taste –
down to earth delicious.
- Raised without antibiotics or synthetic growth promotent.
- Certified organic by Pro-Cert
- No chlorine used in the chilling process.
- Fed our own exclusive feed blended with wholesome grains, corn and legumes.
- Raised in modern buildings with clean well water without chlorine or fluorides, fresh air to breathe, and access to natural sunlight.
- We use only 100% organic grains grown without pesticides, fungicides, herbicides or synthetic plant regulators.
FRESH Organic Turkey
We believe its the best tasting chicken in Canada!
At Fenwood Farm we are doing our best to supply you with a superior chicken at the best possible price.
Other products: Mapleton’s organic ice cream and frozen yogurt, emu oil, pet food
- Seasonal & Specialty Meats
- 100% Grass-fed Beef
- PASTURED & SOY-FREE Pork
- Certified Organic Chicken & 100% Grass-fed Lamb
- Beef, Pork & Chicken SAMPLERS
- Smoked Meats
Swallowtail Farm has gone through some big changes due to changing times in our family. We have moved from our home farm on the Scotch Line to our new location close by at 2191 Bathurst 5th Concession. (just off the Cameron Side Rd.) 15 minutes west of Perth. We are focusing on growing more of our excellent garlic and garlic products as we transition with our farm to a new address.
Please contact us by phone or email and we will be most happy to hear from you and fill your orders. We are open by appointment and are to be found also at the Carp Farmers Market (please call ahead). We can also be found at various Garlic Festivals.
We’re a small organic farm in the heart of the Niagara Region – located in rural Welland, bordering NiagaraFalls. Currently, we farm about 2 acres of land. The remainder of our property is home to deer, wild turkey and a range of other fauna and flora.
We grow a variety of certified organic vegetables, herbs and edible flowers, using outdoor hugelbeets (raised garden beds) and hoophouses. We believe in preserving biodiversity – which means we work in harmony with nature to produce beautiful, healthy food in a way that is safe for all species.
All of our seed is organic, non-genetically modified. And we never use chemical pesticides or fertilizers.To enrich our soil and plants, we use conservation methods like seed saving, cover crops and other sustainable farming practices. If you ever have any questions about how we grow, please ask us.
We also carry pre-packed herbs and spices as well as specialty teas
The Tregunnos’ main crop on their 700 acre farm is peaches, but they also grow nectarines and plums as well as table and wine grapes. Their tender fruit is sold through the Vineland Growers’ Co-operative in Jordan, which distributes it to Canada’s major retail chains, and their wine grapes, including pinot noir, sauvignon blanc, merlot and cabernet, are contracted to different wineries in the region. Organic certificaion
Organic Agriculture
Our emphasis on certification is part of our enduring goal to produce great wines with a sense of place. And undergoing third-party certification is also essential to the leadership role we have committed ourselves to. Certification demonstrates that commitment in a verified, measurable way.
We handcraft these wines with grapes from our biodynamic vineyards, and from other organic vineyards in Niagara, for you to share with friends and family.
A quest for great beer, a love of good food and the desire to create an example of agriculture that not only showcases but inspires others to embrace a similar mindset, is what prompted us to purchase a farm and start growing hops. We feel obliged to try and put the ‘culture’ back into the ‘agriculture’ of our local area. We strive to be an example for others who want to balance being an entrepreneur and a steward to the land, whilst making a living by doing what they love.
We started growing asparagus in 1982. My wife Claudia canned and pickled our produce for our own consumption. My sons and I just loved her recipe for pickled asparagus and you just can’t keep something like that all to yourself. We gave some to our friends as gifts. Of course, they just kept asking for more… and our business sprouted nicely from there.
With the help of our sons — Josh, Ben and Adrian — and Claudia’s wonderful creativity in the kitchen, we now offer 23 types of pickles. Half are certified organic. We do not use preservatives, fillers or additives. All the vegetables are processed right away, fresh from our fields. You can taste the sunshine in them.
We invite you to try our products. We know you’ll be thankful for the sun that shines down on our fields. Moreover, we will also be thankful; to have you as a customer.
John Jaques
Farmer and Proprietor
Sunshine Farms
Growing organically since 1953, Filsinger’s was one of the first organic farms in all of Canada. Our founder, Alvin Filsinger was awarded the Lifetime Organic Hero Award by the Canadian Organic Growers for his lifelong dedication and work in the organic industry.
Located in Ayton, Ontario we continue to grow apples and pears without the use of chemical herbicides or pesticides. We also do all of our own processing on the farm. This ensures only the highest quality fruit is used in our products.
At Filsinger’s Organic Foods, we are dedicated to making high quality, 100% Canadian, certified organic products.
Located in Ayton, Ontario we continue to grow apples and pears without the use of chemical herbicides or pesticides. We also do all of our own processing on the farm. This ensures only the highest quality fruit is used in our products.
We produce:
- Organic Apple Cider Vinegar
- Organic Sweet Apple Cider
- Organic Apple Sauce
- Organic Pear Sauce
We are the Wild Oat Bakery – Cafe – Gardens! Bringing you amazing organically intended veggies from farm to your plate
Nestled in the heart of the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve with its many distinctive plant and animal species Frontenac Arch Farms has a biodiversity that compliments our organic produce.
- Grains and Oilseeds, Hops (Beer), Maple Syrup
The Glen Road Organics, a certified organic farm, produces great compost as well as re-usable potting mixes with less than 30% peat, ‘Hawkwind’ garlic and hay. The farm is a teaching facility where gardeners and farmers can come to learn best practices in soil management, organic growing and how the soil biology feeds plants naturally. Finally, The Glen Road Landscapes division designs and builds sustainable, natural landscapes using native plants to create wild urban spaces.
Our toll free number is below. Reach us locally here: 705-439-2345
A Kingsville, Ontario based grower, packer, shipper and marketer of greenhouse grown vegetables. Certified member of OCO.