Since purchasing their farm in 2006, Shawn and Jo’Anne Cassidy have worked hard to make their fields more productive. Their animals are free ranging and are fed vegetables from the garden as well as certified organic feed from Bernerland Organic Farm. The meat is processed and government inspected at a licensed abattoir. Shawn and Jo’Anne grow vegetables (using organic methods) which Jo’Anne uses to make jams, jellies, and preserves. (Jams and jellies are made with a minimal amount of sugar.) They also market a wide variety of products sweetened with honey and stevia (suitable for diabetics). Ashton Naturals products are sold at the farm gate and at the Almonte Farmers Market. Shawn and Jo’Anne are members of the Canadian Organic Growers and Just Foods.

Thirty years ago, as a retirement project, Paul and Mary Lou Pospisil turned a 17-acre bush lot in the SW corner of Lanark County into a small farm called Beaver Pond Estates. Their quarter-acre garden is surrounded by lovely perennial gardens, shrubs and fruit trees, and features certified organic seed garlic.
Paul, known as ―the garlic guru of Eastern Ontario, and Mary Lou are founders of the Perth Garlic Festival. Among their garlic-related activities are research trials (over 150 garlic types have been trialed to date), an annual garlic grower’s field day, and garlic consultations and workshops for new growers. To encourage garlic growing of garlic in Canada, Paul & Mary Lou also publish The Garlic News, providing garlic information as well as a growers’ networking forum. ($15.00 per year)
Products may be purchased at the farm gate or by mail order. Seed garlic of successful strains from the trials is available for sale to home and market gardeners.

Cedar View Dorpers is owned by Jeff and Karen Wright and their three children Natasha, Katrina, and Jarrett.  Since 1998, the Wrights have raised Dorpers, a hair sheep with thickly muscled hind quarters and long loins. Dorpers are renowned for their mild and tender meat.
Currently the flock consists of 100 ewes, full blood and percentage.The sheep graze on about 60 acres of the 180 acre farm. The Wrights produce their own hay and purchase grain from neighbouring farmers.
In addition to running the farm, Jeff and Karen both work other fulltime jobs and participate in the Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency's sheep health program.  Half of lamb production is sold as breeding stock to other producers and half are sold for meat at local sales barn or through direct lamb sales at the farm.  All lamb is processed at Rideau Meats in Smtihs Falls.
Lamb is available by individual cuts such as leg roasts, loin chops, racks, sausage, shanks, ground and premade lamb burgers.

Diamondbrook Farm is located at Prestonvale, between Ferguson’s Falls and Balderson.
A part of the farm is dedicated to grain crops, but we specialize in fresh vegetables and raspberries (in season) sweet corn and a variety of squash. Our orchard should start producing (Marshall Macs, Ida Red and Honey Crisp) apples in the next year.
Fresh produce along with homemade jams, relishes and baking as well as a line of lavender Gardeners products are available at our booth at the Carleton Place Farmers Market every Saturday morning.

Producing local food since 1993 for sale at Farmers' Markets, we are now selling from the farm gate as well as offering CSA baskets .  Open Saturday mornings, we offer many organically grown vegetables and garlic; as well as organic free range chicken eggs, organically fed pork, chicken , veal and grass fed Dexter beef!
Come and see us any Saturday morning, from May until October or call to arrange your CSA basket, 1/2 and full shares available.
Call us for a visit any time!
See you at the farm!”  Liz and Denis

Elmark Farms is a 4th generation 230-acre family farm. It began as a conventional 40 cow dairy farm and now produces pastured poultry (chickens and turkeys) as well as pork, lamb, beef, and eggs. The rotational grazing system also includes custom grazing of cattle and horses from other farms.
Dan is passionate about intensive grazing and its benefits. Intensive grazing is a method of rotational pasturing that has a high animal-to-acreage ratio. When managed properly, the animals are moved every 12 to 24 hours to a new plot so as not to be detrimental to either the land or the animals. In addition, since most worms are species-specific (i.e. horse worms have no impact on cattle), by grazing different animals over the same ground, less harmful worms are ingested. Organic matter in the soil also increases which translates into increased water holding capacity. This is especially important in Elmark Farms' shallow soils. And finally, this method of husbandry allows the animals to be in their natural habitat while being protected from predators. As a result, Dan finds that the land is able to give the same production value without the inputs he used to need, and the nutrients stay—or increase--in the soil.
Modeling his methods after those of Joel Salatin, a pioneer in grass based farming and people friendly food, Dan believes strongly that in allowing animals to behave in the way nature intended produces healthier, more contented animals. For example, chickens love to scratch in the dirt to find bugs, horses like to continuously graze, and cows find comfort in lying down in a grassy pasture.
In the end, rotational grazing produces a better product and the animals, environment, and families benefit.

 
Ferme Ouellete has a long history. First established in 1852 by the Mather family, Patrick and Caroline Ouellette purchased the Century Farm in 2002, and immediately began setting down roots.
Patrick and Caroline believe strongly that traditional farming is the best way to do business – best for humans, best for animals, and best for the environment. Caroline, who comes from a long line of farmers, credits her mother and grandmother with instilling in her a deep understanding and respect for nature that is reflected in everything she does.  Patrick’s niche is his horses. He readily admits he would rather work with his team than on his tractor and says he finds peace and quiet in the sound of their breathing. Patrick’s respect and fondness for his horses can work magic and the horses always respond and reciprocate.
The love and dedication Caroline and Patrick put in everything they do is evident to anyone who visits Ferme Ouellette Farm. They sell at the Farmgate on Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM April to December.

Fortune Farms is a modern maple syrup operation located near Almonte and only 50km from Kanata. Visitors are welcome to visit the operation and walk our self guided trails. The Kettle Boys entertain visitors at the boiling kettles and the Shanty Men explain the art and science of syrup making with a traditional wood fired evaporator.At the main sugar camp we use reverse osmosis and a high efficiency evaporator to make our high quality maple syrup. Our trails wander through our diverse old growth forest with fourteen species of trees including of course sugar maple. We are open daily during the season and off season by appointment.
We feature:
• All grades of maple syrup
• Maple butter and maple sugar
• Maple fudge and
• Maple tarts.
Products are available at the farm gate and by shipment worldwide.

***New this year: We are pleased to offer Certified Organic Pasture Raised Berkshire & Tamworth Pork! ***
If you are tired of what the grocery stores are calling ‘food’ you need to come to Funny Duck Farms to learn about what real food is! With our three young children helping along side us, we are committed to:
- raising food in a way that nurtures the soil and all those living on it and in it,
- providing the ultimate in food freshness, and
- reducing government interference with your RIGHT to fresh, safe, whole foods.
Out in our pastures is where you will find our laying hens, broilers and heritage pigs. Pasture raised animals provide excellent, nutritious food for people without harming the land, the environment or resorting to the use of chemicals and medications.
Our quest for quality food reared appropriately and ethically became more intense after we decided to have children. Knowing that children are far more sensitive to the chemicals, drugs and disease in conventional foods and healthcare products, we began expanding our product line. Handpicked loose herbal teas as well as herbal tinctures are available to deal with a variety of common issues like seasonal allergies, coughs and colds, stress, anxiety, anemia, insomnia, high blood pressure, PMS, menstrual symptoms, menopause, and depression. Our products are carefully hand made with certified organic local herbs wherever possible. They are natural, safe, effective and chemical free. We also offer a variety of herbal products appropriate for pregnancy and breastfeeding. Funny Duck Farms is a family owned and operated 94 acre farm Certified Organic by ProCert-Organic Systems.

We purchased the 176 acre former beef operation in 2008 and began planting in 2009.  45 acres are tillable sand, loam and clay and the rest is primarily wetlands (feeding the Tay River Watershed) and mixed forest.
Greenwood Organics is committed to providing the local community with organic produce, especially heritage varieties rich in taste and nutritional value-- nourishing the land and the community. Currently, 2 acres are under cultivation with half committed to green manures as part of the farm's crop rotation program. As well as garlic and the major root and annual vegetables, asparagus and raspberries have been planted which will be available in future years. We are certified organic by OC-Pro and are members of the Canadian Organic Growers, Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario and National Farmers Union.
Greenwood Organics sells at the Perth Market and can be found on the plates of the Fall River Restaurant.

Heritage Harvest Farm, Organic CSA - raises rare and heritage organic breeds of both produce and livestock, using both traditional and modern farming methods on our 36 acre farm.. Our farm's forests provides maple products including significant quantity of maple syrup processed in the traditional wood fired evaporation method on our farm.
We believe that these organic/heritage breeds not only taste better but are better for you.
These foods are not altered by science and remain in their original state which makes them stronger, heartier and disease resistant requiring must less interference in their raising.
We follow natural, sustainable agricultural and organic practices and are located just 10 minutes outside of Merrickville, Ontario. As a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) a small number of members desiring organic fresh farm products from a balanced and low impact small farm operation are welcomed.
We do not wish to become a large operation as value and quality are extremely important to us.
Full baskets and Half Baskets available - average cost of only $30 week. Running from June through October
Animals Raised: Large Black Pig, Dexter Cows, Rhode Island Red Chickens
All animals are raised outdoors and are pastured/free range. We believe that allowing animals to live in their natural environment produces happy healthy animals and top quality meat and eggs.
We offer you, Fresh produce, Organic Pastured Pork, Organic Free Range Chickens, Organic Free Range Brown Eggs, Organic Grass Fed Dexter Beef, Maple Syrup and Fresh Baked Artisan Bread.
Weekly drop offs available in Perth, Smiths Falls and Merrickville. For other locations please contact us to make arrangements.

Eric and Sarah moved to their 100-acre farm near Smiths Falls in 2000 and put considerable work into restoring the fields and outbuildings that had been unused for decades as well as into creating a market garden plot, all using organic methods. They began selling produce at the Perth Farmers’ Market in 2001 and at the same time bought a small flock of sheep.
Though not certified, Eric and Sarah work diligently to maintain the quality of the soil through composting, mulching and organic pest control. Sheep manure is used to increase fertility in the soil and the waste from the garden goes back to the sheep. The farm is full of bees, frogs, snakes, worms, birds and butterflies that enjoy a pesticide-free environment. Farm volunteers work in exchange for learning about small-scale farming and sustainable agriculture.

“Our main goal is to have people come here for the experience and leave with great memories,” says Myriam Belot Edwards of her family-run operation. Kilmarnock Orchard is a great place for birthday parties, wedding showers, corporate picnics or just hanging out with family and friends. Tractor-drawn wagons transport visitors around the orchard during Pick-Your-Own season and picnic tables are provided for those who wish to bring along their own lunch. Visitors are also invited to book a fun, educational tour, experience cider pressing, taste the fruits of our labour with local chefs, enjoy a cup of cider with our Island Apples pies or a BBQ luncheon (weekends only). For more information check our website.
Kilmarnock Orchard is located on the beautiful little Island of Kilmarnock overlooking the Historic Rideau River, no passport required! They grow 25 varieties of apples along with fresh vegetables and herbs from the garden.
“Weather often poses a challenge and can put stress on our trees,” says Myriam, “but we strive to do more than just sell apples. We are blessed with a great staff and with the support of my family and believe strongly in local flavours. That is what you will find in our Apple Shoppe.”

Beginning the first of Spring and continuing through the Summer and Fall, our honey bees work to pollinate a variety of wild flowers on our 80 acre hobby  farm. Our honey comes to your table straight from the hive. Unlike a lot of processed honey, our honey is not heated or pressure filter strained, so you know you are getting all the antioxidents, enzymes and minerals in our unprocessed honey. Wild flower honey taste's great and is also great for allergies. Our honey is sold in a variety of different sizes. We do have comb and creamed honey during the summer months. Our farm also produces 100% hand made beeswax candles and a great Beeswax skin cream.

Pulse Foods has been in business in Lanark since 1993. We are preparers of high quality frozen vegetarian dinners and sauces.  Our products are gluten-free and vegan. They are made with organic grains and pulses, and we add some of our own in season uncertified onions, garlic, carrots, butternut squash, and green beans. We also supplement with locally available seasonal organic vegetables and Ontario organic vegetables.

David and Inez McCreery have been operating Riverside Garden commercially for 8 years. They produce vegetables and raspberries on 3 acres of land using (non-certified) organic methods and sell their products at the Carp Farmers’ Market. Riverside Garden is located on the banks of the Mississippi River between Almonte and Packenham

Singing Nettle Farm is located 12 km west of Perth. Nestled on 70 acres backing onto the Tay River, the farm is operated by Josh Latour and Joanna Kowalczyk who cultivate a 1 acre market /csa garden and are building up their Christmas tree farm with 1000 trees planted yearly. Joanna is a Niagara Parks trained horticulturist and a certified arborist. In addition to her love for trees she is a keen supporter of the Farmers Market and the development of organic agriculture.
Josh and Joanna produce a wide variety of vegetables. Their farming methods are based on sustainable practices with permaculture and biodynamic elements in mind and where it all begins with healthy soil. They are members of the Canadian Organic Growers and the Lanark Organic Growers Guild.
The produce is sold at the Perth Farmers Market, the farm gate (spring through fall) and through a  40 share CSA co-operaive. Shares for 2010 are still available.

Maureen & Elizabeth moved to the Eastern Ontario in 2002 and took up farming in Balderson. On this sweet meadow of clay/loam soil, we grow a wide variety of vegetables, with some herbs and berries. This year we are pleased to have our asparagus and raspberries ready to harvest. All of our crops are certified organic by Procert(#1026). Consumers can purchase our produce directly through our pre-order farm gate service, receiving a weekly email of what is ready to harvest or find us at the Perth Farmers Market. Our produce can also be found on the shelves at Foodsmiths and Coutts Country Store.

Tiraislin Fold is a 722-acre farm in Lanark Highlands, 100km west of Ottawa, where Rosemary Kralik raises Tibetan Yak, Highland Cattle, Sheep, Goats & occasional Tamworth pork. Rosemary is an exponent of Freedom Food; all the animals are pasture raised, with free access to browse and forage.
The most important promise she makes to them is that they will have a happy, healthy life, and when their time comes, she accompanies each in comfort, calm, and quiet. Kralik is convinced that the meat from happy, strong animals makes a huge difference to one’s health. People often visit to experience the marvel of the animals’ presence and interactions.
Animals from Tiraislin Farm are free of parasites, pesticides, hormones, and antibiotics and are raised on the best local forage. They are prepared by a local abattoir and cuts are wrapped in butcher’s paper.

Garry Kelsey grows about 15,000 to 20,000 garlic bulbs each year. He has been growing garlic for more than 10 years and sells seed garlic to other growers. Though the farm is only 25 acres, “it doesn’t take much land to grow garlic,” says Garry. He grows two varieties – Music and Russian Red and will be growing some leeks this year as well. Tomatoes, garlic and onions grown at White Rock Garlic are available in August and are sold at the Perth Farmers’ Market. Garlic is available at Foodsmiths in season.
Garry, who is now retired, has a portable sawmill and saws lumber as a hobby. “My website, www.tatlockcentral.bravehost.com has information on what we do here in Tatlock,” he says. The website also offers more than100 garlic and scape recipes.