Highland Gem Farm is run by Erin Richan and Mac McCall-Glover, two young farmers reviving the ol' family farmstead in McDonalds Corners in addition to renting land at Elphin Gold Organic Farm. They specialize in high- quality pastured chicken, pork, eggs, and non-certified organic seasonal produce, focused on extending access to produce in the winter months. Highland Gem serves the local community through two Community Support Agriculture (CSA) programs: Protein CSA and Winter Vegetable CSA as well as the Perth Farmers' Markets.

Highland Gem Farm produces high-quality, traditionally-raised farm products, without the use of Genetically Modified Organisms, hormones, or non-emergency antibiotics, while maintaining land integrity using environmentally sensitive and soil generating farming practices.

Please contact with questions or inquiries!

Highland Gem Farm was established in 2017.

We moved to Seanic Farms in 2003, in search of a more peaceful way of life, and began transitioning it into an environmentally friendly and conscientious operating farm.  The farm had not been operated for many years and required buildings/fencing to be repaired, and land to be cleared to create new pastures.  We researched a number of different types of livestock and settled on the gentle and hardy Highland cattle we had first seen in the United Kingdom.  In 2008, our first five heifers and bull arrived, and currently our herd consists of between 20-30 head.  Our desire for healthy and wholesome food and the enjoyment of gardening lead us to venturing into the world of market gardening in 2014.  Even though we are not "organic certified", we use the same "organic principles and practices,"  and following our first successful year we have expanded our garden to include more variety of fresh vegetables and delicious low fat, grass-fed beef for our customers.

We are excited to inform all our valued customers that beginning the spring of 2016, we will be offering our very own CSA weekly fresh vegetable basket for a 18 week session.  There are only 5 shares left and you can order a half or a full share.  We can also offer grass fed beef as part of your CSA package.  Pick up will be at the farm on Tuesday's and at the Perth Farmers Market Saturday mornings.  For further information contact Carole or Roy 613-283-3739 or by email [email protected]

We have Farmgate Sales available all year.

After close to two decades of successful farming near Iroquois, Ontario, John Weatherhead severed roots and in the Spring of 2014 relocated to the Perth area. Waratah Downs Organic Farm is a diverse and abundant organic farm situated on 80 acres sandwiched between the Scotch and Upper Scotch Lines, minutes west of Perth. Ten acres of farmland are already in production with a large variety of market vegetables and the barns and pastures are home to cows, sheep, chickens and ducks.
Waratah Downs is certifed by ProCert.

With our young family in tow, we have taken on a lovely 93-acre farm on a fertile hillside roughly half way between Perth and Lanark, just east of Balderson.

Since the summer of 2013, we have sold eggs from hens provided certified organic feed (and free-ranged on grass and bugs in the growing season). This year we have a limited number of broiler chickens raised on pasture as well as grass-fed beef.

Our practices are consciously in line with those required by organic certifying bodies, although we have not certified to date due to the cost.

We are members of the Canadian Organic Growers and are registered with the National Farmers' Union.

Heritage Haven Farm is a small family run 97 acre farm dedicated to feeding their family off their land.  Enjoying the moments when they sit down for a meal and knowing exactly where the food came from, how it was grown, what the animals ate and how they lived.   It is a feeling which cannot be replaced.   The satisfaction of knowing you are doing the best you can for your family.  For the 2012 season, Heritage Haven is proud to offer the same satisfaction to other families through CSA shares.  Enjoy fresh vegetables, fresh brown eggs and pasture raised meat chickens which are all chemical free.  In 2013, we hope to introduce pork and beef to the CSA Shares.

Located on 3/4 acres in the middle of town, Beckwith Gardens is Perth's first backyard market garden.  Andrew and Linda Gehrke, a brother and sister team and market gardeners since 2005, relocated from 'the country' to town in 2009 in an effort to minimize their dependency on fossil fuels and reduce their footprint on the Earth.  Their products are sold less than a kilometer down the street at the Perth Farmers' Market, as well as through CSA with pick-up at their house. 
Beckwith Gardens offers a full range of non-certified organic seasonal vegetables, including heritage tomatoes, salad mixes, Swiss chard, kale, garlic, beans, peas, brassicas, herbs, root crops, associated sprouts and more.  As well, Linda's delicious baked goods are not to be missed!

Farm Fresh Vegetables, Preserves, Homebaking Offering in season, nutritious, delicious fruits and vegetables.

• Buy direct at our farm gate, or at the Perth Farmers' Market on Saturdays from Mother's Day weekend to Thanksgiving. 
• Fruit jams, jellies and home baking as well as relishes, pickles and preserves are produced from vegetables and fruit from our own farm or sourced locally.
• Conveniently located just off the Number 7 highway. 
• Non-certified Organic
• Members of Canadian Organic Growers, Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario, Maberly Agricultural Society, National Farmers Union Perth and District Agricultural Society and Seeds of Diversity  

Greenwood Organics is situated on 56 acres of rolling hills in Tay Valley Township.

Goats: We raise a herd of Saanen dairy goats and will, from time to time, have does, milking does, kids and goat meat for sale. This year's kids will be born in April. If you are interested in a milking doe, buckling or other goat, please contact us.

Eggs: Our chickens are allowed to roam freely during the day, returning to the safety of the indoors at night. The grass and insects they find result in nutritious, delicious eggs. Feed is strictly certified organic, ensuring that no GMOs or pesticides are included in their diet. Multicoloured, beautiful and nutritious eggs are available at the farm gate for $6 a dozen. Please call ahead for availability.

Vegetables: 

Each week, beginning in May, we harvest vegetables for the Perth Farmers' Market and have these available for sale at our farm gate store on Friday afternoons. Stop by or phone ahead to check on what might be available each week.

Organic certification: We are certified organic by Pro-Cert Organic Systems under their Local Organic Program.

Greenwood Organics is a member of Seeds of Diversity Canada, Canadian Organic Growers, Ecological Farmers of Ontario and the National Farmers' Union- Ontario.

Maureen & Elizabeth moved to the Eastern Ontario in 2002 and took up farming in Balderson. On this sweet meadow of clay/loam soil, we have had a magical experience over the past 14 years of growing organic vegetables for the local market.  We have decided to leave vegetable farming and instead focus on growing buckwheat to produce our own buckwheat flour.  The harvest this year was very good and Blue Chicory's bees were very active among the buckwheat flowers. 

As we move forward into this new chapter, buckwheat flour is available for sale at the farm and will be at the Perth Farmers Market spring and fall.

 We will also have buckwheat seed available if you would like to try using it for a cover crop in early spring.  Buckwheat makes phosphorus available to plants as well as gives the soil an amazing texture.

We are also planting raspberry canes this spring and will have a you-pick raspberry patch ready for picking in 2018.  

Thank you to all the eaters for supporting our vegetable operation over the years.

Certified Organic by Pro-Cert  

Sylvia van Oort has been growing cut flowers, herbs, perennials, and bedding plants for the last 15 years on her farm, just west of Perth. Every spring she plants over an acre of flowers for both fresh use and for drying. Sylvia's flowers are famous for their uniqueness as well as their long vase life. New flowers come into bloom every week from May through to September. There is always something in bloom to suit everyone's taste. Call for special "picked to order" bouquets and arrangements for your next party, special event, or table.