Al and Pat retired from teaching and nursing and now operate a small farm at 690 Country St. in Almonte. Growing a variety of fruits and vegetables that are pesticide and chemical free, they also raise beef cattle and free range hens. In the spirit that started with their community involvement throughout the years, they are now part of our Farmers Market family.

We purchased our farm in 2006, which consists of pasture, cedar forests and wet land. Shawn and Jo'Anne worked hard to build and repair buildings to house our animals. Currently we are working on our fields to make them productive and also to grow our vegetables, which I use to make some of my preserves. Jo'Anne also makes a wide variety of products sweetened with honey, stevia (for diabetics) and sugar. All our animals are free ranging and fed certified organic feed from Bernerland Organic Farm and vegetables from our garden. The meat is processed and government inspected at a licensed abattoir. Location: 247 Glenashton Road, from Ottawa take 417 West, exit Toronto/Carleton Place exit turn left on Ashton Station Rd. and continue through town and keep straight until you reach Glenashton Rd. We are the third house on the left. Production practices: organic methods, members of Canadian Organic Growers, Just Foods Purchasing opportunities: farmgate, Almonte Farmers Market

Dan and Betty are local producers of in season fresh cut flowers, and certified organic vegetables. Their beautiful farm on Breezy Heights Road boasts some of the most unique and special varieties of flowers. From fresh sprigs of lavender, and a rainbow of gladiolas, to the delicate yet hearty Lisianthus, crisp snow peas and aromatic garlic you can find it at Betty's stall at the Almonte Farmers Market. Flowers for special occasions available by order.

In 2009, Katie started The Veggie Patch CSA and became a vendor at the Almonte Farmers Market.  From late June until October, she has a variety of pesticide and chemical free vegetables for sale that have been grown in her half acre garden, on the family farm. Her enthusiasm and vibrant personality are a great addition to the market.

Also an avid baker, she brings buttertarts, lemon tarts and muffins each week as well.

You haven't had a tart until you've had one of Katie's.!!!

"PerArdua Farms" is the cooperative effort of three generations. Owned by and Operating on his family's original homestead, Don Stewart farms 100 acres. With the help of his daughter Moira and his 2 grandchildren they grow a variety of vegetables and fruits for the Almonte Farmers Market. Alternate Contact: Moira Wilkie moira.jean@sympatico.ca

Teamwork Community Farm is at the Almonte Farmers Market on Saturday mornings between 9-12, Mother's Day through till Thanksgiving! Teamwork Community Farm (CSA) provides a full season's worth of fresh certified organic vegetables. Our mission is to empower the community and community members individually through involvement and good eating. Teamwork CSA is operated from Maple Lane Farm in Lanark.

We raise laying hens year round and Tamworth pigs during the summer.  We also have our Belgian and Suffolk Punch work horses, Ben, Jazz and Whinnie.
 
Hilary Moore started Teamwork CSA 8 years ago and has been farming organically for 12 years, now.  Though Maplelane Farm is not currently certified organic, it is operated in accordance with the certification guidelines. For more information please contact Hilary at 613-259-2177 or teamworkcsa@hotmail.com