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Farm to Table Producers inDufferin
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Tree Farms
Adam's Tree Farm
Adams Tree Farm took root in 1961 on the eastern coast of Canada in a small town in New Brunswick. Adams Tree Farm officially began in 1988 when Gary and Dee Dee Adams bought a farm south west of Shelburne, Ontario and dedicated a ten-acre parcel to balsam fir Christmas trees. In 2004 the family decided they were ready to open the farm up as a “Harvest Your Own” operation and used a tractor and hay ride to get the customers out to the tree fields, they served hot chocolate to customers through a service window in an old post and beam shed on their property. After a couple years of working through a window the family cleaned out and spruced up the shed so that customers could also enjoy some warmth on those cold days while sipping hot chocolate and hot apple cider. The girls and their mother decided that it would be nice to put up a display of gifts, now customers can browse the shelves while sipping that hot beverage, enjoying the cozy comfort and casual atmosphere while chatting with friends and neighbors. Adams Tree Farms is open for business from the last weekend of November until Christmas Eve each year, and are now providing trees for the landscape industry throughout the year.
Address: 335481 7th Line, Amaranth, ON L9V 1K8
Phone: 519-925-2445
Cricket Creek Farm
We offer cut-your-own and pre-cut Certified Organic Christmas Trees. We have a large supply of Colorado Blue Spruce and Eastern White Spruce, ranging in height up to approximately twelve feet, along with a few Fraser Firs, with more species on the way.
Address: 954466 7th Line East, Mono, ON L9W 6G1
Phone: 519-938-1604
Fandago Tree Farm
We are a family owned and operated Christmas tree farm in Hockley Valley. We offer a variety of services including retail cut-your-own, corporate tree installation and decorating as well as wholesale sales to retail and fundraising tree lots.
Address: 954208 7th Line EHS, Mono, ON L9W 6E9
Phone: 416-970-5473
Hockley Valley Farm
Surrounded by over 90 acres of forest, trails and the beautiful Nottawasaga River, Hockley Valley Farm is your perfect destination for a scenic horse drawn wagon ride, unique family/wedding/nature photography settings and finding the perfect Christmas tree.
Address: 307509 Hockley Road, Mono, ON L9W 6M9
Phone: 905-715-0520
Lakeview Tree Farm
We are a Christmas Tree Farm located just west of Orangeville, Ontario. We offer pre-cut and cut your own scotch pine, spruce and fraser fir trees.
Address: 204412 County Rd 109, Orangeville, ON L9W 2Y9
Phone: 519-938-1603
Laura's Trees
Laura's Trees is a CASH ONLY family-operated tree farm that first opened in 1986. Our primary business is selling Christmas trees, but we also offer handcrafted art and decor, along with landscaping trees and other services! We have over 2 kilometers of walking trails that you can explore at your leisure, as well as carrying complimentary candy canes, dog treats and hot chocolate on weekends in December, while supplies last.
Address: 998024 Mulmur Tosorontio Townline, Mulmur, ON L9V 0N4
Phone: 705-466-5790
Santa's Choice Christmas Tree Farm
Open for the 2020 Holiday Season! Bring your dogs and family for a walk! All trees on $35. Choose from thousands of trees on more than twenty acres. By appointment only. Please call 1-647-712-4909 to book an appointment. Unfortunately, we cannot provide any saw, rope, netting, or help in cutting or loading the trees.
Address: 555089 Mono-Amaranth Townline, Orangeville ON
Phone: 1-647-712-4909
The Tree Farm
We want to make an enjoyable experience for you and your family to come and enjoy the day. Our families share in maintaining the farm and we take pride and enjoyment in getting to share it with so many every year! The Tree Farm is a great spot for everyone to come enjoy the day. We offer free Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides for everyone. If you're looking for some exercise there are 87 acres to roam around on. All while looking for that perfect tree (pre-cut upon prior request and u-cut)!
Address: 935343 Airport Road, Mono, ON L9W 2Y8
Phone: 705-716-1007
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Strawberry Farms
Berrys 4 U
Pick your own strawberries and raspberries!
Address: 64383 County Rd 3, East Garafraxa, ON L9W 7J5
Phone: 519-993-4437
Jenala Farms
Both Ken and Faye were born and raised in this area. Ken’s degree in crop science from the University of Guelph and Faye’s Brock University Business degree complement each other nicely for operating a farm market. Ken has worked in different agricultural industries and been involved in farming all his life. We now focus mainly on strawberries and strive to produce the best quality produce utilizing modern agricultural technologies and doing our best to minimize impact on the environment.
Address: 475080 County Rd 11, Amaranth, ON L9W 06R
Phone: 519-925-5464
Maple Grove Farm
Maple Grove Farm proudly produces a variety of fruits, seasonal vegetables and our oh-so delicious specialties like our strawberry Frozen Yogurt, Maple Syrup and Strawberry Maple Water. Our produce and products are available seasonally at the farm and our Airport Rd. Farm Stand just south of Mansfield’s intersection.
Address: 936215 Airport Road, Mulmur, ON L0N 1M0
Phone: 705-435-6195
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Honey
Austerfield Apiary Honey & Botanicals
We are a local third generation family business that began 40 years ago!
Address: 300 Olde Village Court, Shelburne, ON L9V 3A4
Phone: 519-925-2863
Eagles Nest Honey/ Apiaries
Variety of bee products: Seven flavors of unpasteurized Honey, Royal Jelly, Propolis, Bee pollen and hand-dipped beeswax candles. The store also carries pure Canadian maple syrup!
Address: 308020 Hockley Rd, Mono, ON L9W 6N2
Phone: 519-941-5920
Grand Maple Farm
Maple syrup and honey producer
Address: 294392 8th Line, Amaranth, ON L9W 0J9
Phone: 519-939-1889
Living Against the Current
Honey producer
Seasonal raw, unpasteurized honey (liquid, creamed and cut comb); registered queen and nuc producer
Farm gate 8 am - 8 pm - phone or email for farm gate pickup (Orangeville/Mono border)
Phone: 226-799-3997
Ontario Honey Creations
Ontario Honey Creations is a family owned and operated business that is dedicated to providing seasonal terroir honey and artisan honey vinegars. Our honey bee yards are located within the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario's Green Belt. Our honey is harvested by season and location, highlighting the unique taste of each location.
Seventh Heaven Apiary
Comb honey, beeswax, cinnamon honey, raw honey, etc.
Address: 954335 7 Line EHS, Mono, ON, L9W 6G1
Phone: 519-941-4195
The Heritage Bee Company
Our honey is raw, unpasteurized, minimally processed and hyper-local. As a Certified Naturally Grown apiary, we are chemical-free and antibiotic-free beekeepers, resulting in honey as nature intended with all of the wonderful health benefits that are delivered through raw, untreated, minimally processed and unpasteurized honey.
Phone: 705-466-2337
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Vegetable Farms
Am Braigh Farm
Here at Am Braigh Farm we are dedicated to providing locally grown vegetables and eggs using organically sustainable methods. We strive to increase our soil fertility, lower our carbon footprint and build a strong vibrant local agricultural economy and communities not only here but throughout the world.
Address: 973393 5th Line EHS, Mono, ON, L9W 6A5
Phone: 519-217-8549
Besley Country Market
Besley Country Market is a cash crop and market garden farm located on the southwest edge of Shelburne. The farm is owned and operated by Brian and Debbie Besley along with their son Evan Besley, who is the 4th generation of family to operate the business. The farm was originally established in 1939 as a dairy operation, and in 2009 (70 years later) it evolved into a market garden where the Besley’s began growing and selling fresh, local produce to the community, directly from their farm gate.
Address: 716 Victoria Street, Shelburne, ON L9V 3R6
Phone: 519-925-4380
Coyote Hill Farm
Seasonal herbs and vegetables
Address: 954563 7th Line, Mono, ON, L9W 2Z2
Phone: 647-278-3895
Fiddle Foot Farm
Fiddle Foot Farm is a biodynamic farm that is committed to caring for the earth and maintaining the integrity of our land for future generations. We grow a wide variety of vegetables from garlic to greens, carrots to cabbage, tomatoes to turnips, potatoes, peas and many more! We do not use any synthetic chemicals, artificial fertilizers or genetically modified organisms
Address: 796530 3rd Line EHS, Mulmur, ON L9V 0H4
Phone: 519-925-3225
Fresh and Tasty Mushrooms
Specialty and wild mushrooms & all-natural produce. Proudly feeding our community since 2007.
Address: 475226 Dufferin Rd 11, Amaranth, ON L9W 0R6
Phone: 519-925-3215
Grand River Gardens
Grand River Gardens is home to a Community Supported Agriculture program, where members of the public can sign up to receive a share in fresh, local, organically-grown produce directly from the farm. We are currently operating on half an acre just north of the town of Grand Valley, Ontario. We are located on a family farm that hosts a diversity of activities including a dairy goat operation, a farm store and a pasture-raised pig and chicken operation as well as our naturally-grown vegetable and herb production. We often have extra produce for sale in the on-farm store Landman Gardens & Bakery!
Address: 322345 Concession Rd 6-7 , Grand Valley, ON L9w 0X3
Phone: 289-990-7973
Lennox Farm
Welcome to Lennox Farm, a family-owned and operated farm, growing a variety of fresh, nutritious, and delicious produce. Four five generations the French family dedicated themselves to growing only the finest fruits and vegetables.
Address: 518024 County Rd 124, Melancthon, ON L9V 1V9
Phone: 519-925-6444
Lions Share Farm
Seasonal fruit and vegetables- asparagus, lettuce, spinach, etc.
Address: 837023 4th Line E, Mulmur, ON l9V 0L7
Phone: 519-925-2222
Mansfield Heritage Farm
Our 100 acre farm has a small organic operation of just less than 2 acres. We love the opportunity of introducing people to the amazing world of agriculture. We are committed to growing quality, chemical-free produce while using sustainable, bio-intensive growing techniques, using non-GMO seeds and no chemicals. Sounds healthy, right!
Address: 588383 10 Sideroad, Mansfield, ON L0N 1M0
Phone: 416-432-4934
Maple Grove Farm
Maple Grove Farm proudly produces a variety of fruits, seasonal vegetables and our oh-so delicious specialties like our strawberry Frozen Yogurt, Maple Syrup and Strawberry Maple Water. Our produce and products are available seasonally at the farm and our Airport Rd. Farm Stand just south of Mansfield’s intersection.
Address: 936215 Airport Road, Mulmur, ON L0N 1M0
Phone: 705-435-6195
Reid's Potatoes & Farm Market
At the end of a rural laneway in the Town of Mono, on a Century Farm in Dufferin County lies a unique treat for seasoned farmers market goers, or those seeking tasty fruits and vegetables from the farm source. Reid’s Farm Market, proudly worked and run by the Reid Family on the family farm, offers seasonal produce grown on site, at a self-service market.
Address: 833153 4th Line, Mono, ON L9W 6G1
Phone: 519-940-4096
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Farm Gate
Besley Country Market
Besley Country Market is a cash crop and market garden farm located on the southwest edge of Shelburne. The farm is owned and operated by Brian and Debbie Besley along with their son Evan Besley, who is the 4th generation of family to operate the business. The farm was originally established in 1939 as a dairy operation, and in 2009 (70 years later) it evolved into a market garden where the Besley’s began growing and selling fresh, local produce to the community, directly from their farm gate.
Address: 716 Victoria Street, Shelburne, ON L9V 3R6
Phone: 519-925-4380
Islandview Farm Market
Get vegetables, baked goods, preserves, and honey. Come and get back to nature and grow your own fresh vegetables. Nothing tastes better than home grown ...
Call to reserve your spot for the coming growing season Call to reserve your spot for the coming growing season.Address: 633520 Highway 10, Mono, ON, L9W 5P3
Phone: 519-941-9098
Landman Gardens and Bakery
Located just north of Grand Valley, Ontario. We are committed to growing and producing the best quality food for you and your family. We are currently milking 300 dairy goats but also raising pigs, chickens and turkeys. In our farm store you will find an impressive selection of our homemade baked goods, canned goods, farm raised pork, chicken and eggs we also carry a selection of other great local products!
Address: 322345 concession 6-7, Grand Valley, ON L9W 0X3
Phone: 519-938-6163
Lennox Farm
Welcome to Lennox Farm, a family-owned and operated farm, growing a variety of fresh, nutritious, and delicious produce. Four five generations the French family dedicated themselves to growing only the finest fruits and vegetables.
Address: 518024 County Rd 124, Melancthon, ON L9V 1V9
Phone: 519-925-6444
Maple Grove Farm
Maple Grove Farm proudly produces a variety of fruits, seasonal vegetables and our oh-so delicious specialties like our strawberry Frozen Yogurt, Maple Syrup and Strawberry Maple Water. Our produce and products are available seasonally at the farm and our Airport Rd. Farm Stand just south of Mansfield’s intersection.
Address: 936215 Airport Road, Mulmur, ON L0N 1M0
Phone: 705-435-5386
Reid's Potatoes & Farm Market
At the end of a rural laneway in the Town of Mono, on a Century Farm in Dufferin County lies a unique treat for seasoned farmers market goers, or those seeking tasty fruits and vegetables from the farm source. Reid’s Farm Market, proudly worked and run by the Reid Family on the family farm, offers seasonal produce grown on site, at a self-service market.
Address: 833153 4th Line, Mono, ON L9W 6G1
Phone: 519-940-4096
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Maple Syrup Farms
Grand Maple Farm
Maple syrup and honey producer
Address: 294392 8th Line, Amaranth, ON L9W 0J9
Phone: 519-939-1889
Four M Maple Company
Sells maple syrup and other related items
Address: 716092 1st Line East, Mulmur, ON L9V 0E9
Phone: 519-925-6818
Kidd Farms Inc.
Fresh maple syrup
Address: 438162 4th Line, Melancthon. ON L9V 1S9
Phone: 519-925-6453
Maple Grove Farm
Maple Grove Farm proudly produces a variety of fruits, seasonal vegetables and our oh-so delicious specialties like our strawberry Frozen Yogurt, Maple Syrup and Strawberry Maple Water. Our produce and products are available seasonally at the farm and our Airport Rd. Farm Stand just south of Mansfield’s intersection.
Address: 528194 5th Sd Rd, Mulmur, ON L9V 0R5
Phone: 705-435-6195
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Meat/Poultry Farms
Amaranth Spring Farm
Whether you enjoy eating fresh-picked, local produce or you are looking to add a variety of organically grown foods to your diet at a price you can afford, Amaranth Springs has much to offer you. We sell a variety of produce, eggs, chicken, and duck. Our farming methods bring you healthy, wholesome foods, and support nature’s ecological cycles.
Address: 554090 Mono-Amaranth Townline, Amaranth, ON L9W 0T1
Phone: 519-942-4716
Bennington Hills Farm
We are committed to living a regenerative lifestyle, one that is radical and restorative for ourselves and for others. As humans, we must be mindful of our own role in the ecosystem and strive to be a beneficial species ourselves. To this end, we offer opportunities for our community to explore the true nature of farming, to effect positive change in local food systems, to support a farm committed to mitigating climate change, and to recreate invaluable connections with others for which we all yearn.
Address: 253504 9th Line, Amaranth, ON L9W 0H7
Phone: 519-215-9288
Comolea Farms
Comolea farms is focused on providing high-quality Scottish Highland Cattle & Great tasting Premium Highland Beef along with customer satisfaction. We try to do the best we can to meet your expectations.
Address: 115026 27-28 Sd Rd, Grand Valley, ON L9W 0L3
Phone: 519-939-0321
Highgrove Farms
Highgrove farm is a proudly owned family farm that is dedicated to the cultivation of high-quality drops and the crafting of naturally raised, premium angus beef.
Address: 351452 17 Line, East Garafraxa, ON L9W 7E1
Phone: 519-939-0703
Knollbrook Farms
We operate a family farm near Grand Valley, Ont. We produce beef and chickens. We also have Clydesdale horses and hay and straw. Raising good healthy food is important to us and so we try to raise everything as naturally as we can and it is all processed in government inspected facilities. Everything is frozen right away to maintain freshness and safety.
Address: 142239 Dufferin County Road 5, Grand Valley, ON L9Z 7K8
Phone: 519-928-3354
Long Lane Acres
Long Lane Acres is a family run beef farm ten minutes north of Grand Valley. All our beef is bred, born and raised on our farm from birth to plate! No added hormones, antibiotic free, pasture raised and finished on corn and grain. All feeds are produced on our farm.
Address: 175322 County Road 25, Grand Valley ON L9W )m1
Phone: 519-500-6191
Mansfield Heritage Farm
Our 100-acre farm has a small organic operation of just less than 2 acres. We love the opportunity of introducing people to the amazing world of agriculture. We are committed to growing quality, chemical-free produce while using sustainable, bio-intensive growing techniques, using non-GMO seeds and no chemicals. Sounds healthy, right!
Address: 588383 10 Sideroad, Mansfield, ON L0N 1M0
Phone: 416-432-4934
Peace Valley Ranch
Peace Valley Ranch Ltd has been in the ranching business since 1965. Family owned and operated, we are located an hour and a half north-west of Toronto. We maintain our own Black Angus breeding herd and produce a fantastic beef. Our wide-open spaces, home grown forage and a “Grass Fed” finish is our recipe for success. Quality genetics guarantee a consistent tender beef, be it for the BBQ or as pot roast.
Address: 638135 Prince of Wales rd w, Honeywood, ON L9V 0C5
Phone: 519-925-6628
Peaceful Valley Farm
Take a breath of fresh nature. You can even take a little bit of it home too, if you’d like. We sell grass-fed black angus beef
Address: 934409 Airport Rd, Mono, ON L9W 6CS
Phone: 519-942-1804
Providence Meadows
Eggs, turkey, chicken, pork beef, vegetables, maple syrup, etc.
Address: 347122 Mono Centre Rd, Mono, ON L9W 6S2
Phone: 519-942-9505
Rockliffe Farm
Rockcliffe Farm, family owned and operated, provides direct from the farm, naturally raised meat and produce. We provide ourselves on the ethical treatment of our animals and raise our products the way nature intended with no growth hormones or steroids. We are proud to feed our children what we raise and we hope you will be too! We sell Eggs, seasonal vegetables, grass fed, non-GMO Black angus beef, lamb, pork, chicken, honey, bread, jam, etc. the store is currently closed, for availability please email alix.bezak@gmail.com.
Address: 388114 Mono Centre Rd, Mono, ON L9W 6V8
Phone: 905-505-6650
Thompson Acres
Producers of fresh market vegetables, cut flowers, maple syrup, meat and eggs.
Address: 362027 Concession Rd 8-9. Grand Valley, ON L9W 0Y1
Phone: 229-979-3966
Toad Hole Farm
Nestled in the rolling hills of Mulmur near Mansfield, Ontario is 80-acre Toad Hole Farm, owned and operated for over 25 years by Niels Pearson. For those of you with appetites for delicious, grass-fed beef, Toad Hole offers an opportunity for “farm to fork” purchasing of different-sized packages for different-sized freezers (and budgets).
Address: Mulmur, ON
Phone: 519-766-9090
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Farmers Markets
Mulmur Farmers’ Market
* Please see website for most current information.
Address: 937016 Airport Road, Mansfield, Ontario (Mansfield Ball Park)
Phone: 705-818-1251
Orangeville Farmers’ Market
* Please see website for most current information.
Address: Summer Market: 172 Broadway, Orangeville, ON L9W 1K3
Address: Winter Market for 2020/2021: 6 Northmen Way, Orangeville, ON L9W 3B2 (Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre)
Phone: 519-942-0087
Ag Business Retention & Expansion (BR & E)
Dufferin County Economic Development staff completed a Business Retention & Expansion (BR & E) project with agriculture and food producers in Dufferin County. This project was created with the help of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) with an aim to strengthen relationships between local government bodies and local business owners. The reports below have broken down the results of the interviews and surveys by each municipality. From these surveys and interviews, an Action Plan has been put into place.
Check out the Headwaters Farm Fresh Guide
This guide is jointly presented by In The Hills and Headwaters Food & Farming Alliance. HFFA is a coalition of community partners and volunteers working together to build healthier communities.
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Key Contacts
Yaw Ennin
Economic Development Manager