Vendors @ East Lynn Farmers' Market

BEES UNIVERSE

Ionel has been a part of the East Lynn Farmers' Market since the very beginning. His stall is located along the top of the park. He and his wife Irina manage over 300 hives between Toronto and Innisfil, and have a variety of products including royal jelly, pollen, candles, lip balm, skin cream, and of coarse HONEY! Wildflower, Campfire and Cinnamon. Pick up a few honey sticks for the kids while you're there!!

BELANGER'S ORGANIC FARM

Josh Belanger comes every week from Hillsdale Ontario to sell his certified organic vegetables and meat. He has a variety of fruits and vegetables from onions to strawberries, and the most beautiful lamb you'll probably ever taste. His stall is located on East Lynn Avenue at the very end.

BOSCO FARMS
Bozidar Toic
1105 Conc. 6, RR #1, Waterford, Ontario
N0E 1Y0
(519) 443-5777
bosco@bfree.on.ca
SIZE: 110 acres in production
PRODUCTS: Full range of vegetables
BONUS: Bosco runs a tight ship and has an exceptional appetite for gobbling up the dinners we cook for our farmers - even feigning that he has extra employees so he can get extra dinners! He has a heart of gold and a vast selection of produce that will make your head spin!

COLLINS FARM PRODUCE
Ken & Carol Collins
961 Concession #8 West, RR#3 Puslinch, Ontario
N0B 2J0
(905) 659-6037
SIZE:   75 acres
PRODUCTS: Assortment of leafy greens, cilantro, okra, onions, beets, carrots, and more!
BONUS: Carol is the spunkiest farmer you will ever meet!

DANBRIE FARMS
Jay Thoman
Milton, Ontario
PRODUCTS: Maple syrup, maple candy, maple butter

Jay Thoman is enthusiastic about his product, and he's always up for an opportunity to educate consumers about the benefits of maple syrup--"more than a sweetener" is printed on each of his bottles. Jay's 25 acre sugar bush is located along the Niagara Escarpment providing his maple syrup with a unique flavour. At his stall located along the top of the park you'll find 4 varieties of syrup (extra light, light, medium and amber) as well as maple candies and maple butter (whipped maple syrup--no butter)--the ultimate spread for toast.

GODELIE FAMILY FARM
Gary & Blanche Godelie
R. R. #1, Otterville, Ontario N0J 1R0
(519) 879-6562
garygodelie@sympatico.ca
SIZE: 171 acres in production
HISTORY: Traditionally tobacco farmers, the Godelies started growing corn for their 4 kids to sell at their roadside stand in the early 90's. The kids did so well a fancy new stand had to be built and is now a permanent fixture! Eventually, the Godelies added more and more produce.  
PRODUCTS: Strawberries, sweet corn, potatoes, pumpkins, gourds, cucumbers.
BONUS: Our ZANIEST farmers for sure! They always have a smile on their faces and a spring in their step! They are thrilled to share their farming stories with you. They opened their home and hearts to us when we took a field trip to their farm this past winter - we now want them to adopt us! Ask them about starting your own Frozen Market in your home.

KAR-DEAN FARMS

Karen and husband Dean are tender tree ripened fruit growers. Their stall is packed full of peaches, nectarines and apricots when the season arrives. They are located along the top of the park when at the market. Karen is a school teacher and her time at our market is cut short by the school year. Be sure to look out for her in July and August.

KIND ORGANICS

Tamas and his wife Sandra along with partner Amber pour their hearts and souls into the nourishment of their sprouts, lettuce and salad greens. They run a certified organic operation in Newmarket and are new to the East Lynn Park Farmers' Market. Check out their stall and products along the top of the park.

LINCOLN LINE ORCHARDS
Peter and Mary Bosman
9764 Reg. Rd. 20, RR#1 Smithville, Ontario
L0R 2A0
Between Stoney Creek & Smithville, close to Westbrook Rd & Highway 20 - On top of the escarpment
(905) 643-2205
www.lincolnlineorchards.com
lincolnline@porchlight.ca
SIZE: 67 Acres in production
HISTORY: The farm has been an orchard since the 1950s. The family purchased it almost 10 years ago and has been making lots of changes -- revamping the dwarf trees and putting in irrigation using the trickle method.
PRODUCTS: Apples, Pears, Plums, Cider and value added products. Pies, Sparkling Cider, Preserves, Dried Apples. Pumpkins, Squash and Sweet Corn.
BONUS: A truly beautiful family! Peter, Mary and their 6 kids are the Einsteins of Apples!

LOFFREDO FRUIT FARMS
Angela & Matteo Russo
1629 3rd. Ave. South, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2R 6P9
(905) 685-1046
russo33@sympatico.ca
SIZE: 32 Acres in production.
PRODUCTS: Apples, Apricots, Cauliflower, Cherries (sweet & sour), Peaches, Pears, Plums, Tomatoes & Baking.
BONUS: These guys like to carouse - especially on their birthdays! Taste test their delicious baking!

MONCKTON ORGANIC FARMS AND BAKERY
Tara and Steve Monckton
RR#1 Berkeley, Ontario, N0H 1C0
(519) 986-4534
monckton.bakery@yahoo.ca
SIZE: 350 acres
HISTORY: Steve's grandparents bought the farm in 1968. He and his parents expanded the farm by buying neighbouring farms. They started farming organically in 1997. They had organic laying hens and charlais cattle and produced all the crops and feed themselves.   Later they started experimenting with spelt, kamut, and hard red wheats and the bakery was born!
PRODUCTS: Grows wheat/mills flour/bakes bread. Baked Goods, Various Breads, Rye, Whole Wheat, Hallah, Sunflower Seed, Caraway Seed.
BONUS: Tara is the TRUE Little Red Hen (only better looking!) growing her own wheat, milling it into flour, and baking her own bread! Unbelievable!

O.K. FARMS
Ben Obeid
1675 Old Highway 24, R.R. # 1 Waterford, Ontario, N0E 1Y0
(519) 443-7249
SIZE: 61 Acres in production.
HISTORY: 3rd Generation Farmers.
PRODUCTS: - Apples, Peaches, Pears, Peas, Plums, Raspberries, Strawberries, Garlic.
BONUS: Charming Noor will wow you with her berry knowledge!

PETERBOROUGH BUFFALO FARMS
Tim & Mary Belch
2342 Sherbrooke Street West
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 6X4
705-742-3185
buffalobill@on.aibn.com
SIZE: 600 acres
PRODUCTS: Buffalo meat is wild, lean and tasty. Tim & Mary Belch offer steaks, tenderloin, roasts, ground, sausage and jerky. Seasonally available also is buffalo tortiere and other delights. Try it once, make it a regular lean meat choice, and enjoy the personable, friendly service. Alternatively you can visit the farm to see these beautiful beasts and buy direct.

SOVEREIGN FARMS
Wes Sovereign
R. R. #1, 130 Lutesville Road, Waterford, Ontario N0E 1Y0
(519) 443-4061
sovereign.farms@silomail.com
SIZE: 18 acres in production
PRODUCTS: Range of vegetables, raspberries, strawberries
BONUS:  Wild Wes and his handsome sons will show you what REAL tomatoes taste like! You will never go back to mediocre store-bought tomatoes again!

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