Meet Our Farmers & Suppliers

Supplier
Website
Location
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1847 Stone Milling
Ambrosia Pastry Co http://www.ambrosiapastry.com Kitchener 1.7km 4 minutes Started in 2013 by Aura and Tim. They specailize in sweet and savoury pastries made from scratch. Most recenlty they stared making chocolate direct from the beans to produce single origin chocolate bars.
Anam Cara Farm Drumbo 35.3 km 38 minutes The ducks are an old, old breed, and my ducks are fed completely
organically, and are free-range. They breed on their own schedule, and the
hens raise their own ducklings. They have a great time roaming the farm
all summer, which, coincidentally, gives them great flavour when fall
rolls around…
Apple Creek Farm Daryton 40.9 km 42 minutes Pete & Mary Milanovich grow apples, organic free range eggs. They also have their apples pressed seasonally for a fresh apple cider.
Barrie's Asparagus/Barrie Bros. http://www.barriebrothers.com Cambridge 18.4 km 28 minutes Barrie's Asparagus & Country Market is nestled in the heart of Waterloo Region. They are the fourth generation producing high-quality foods on Cedardale Farm. They offer innovative products featuring their asparagus – enjoy the health benefits of this super-food, all year long.
Bauman Apiaries Millbank 3.2 km 36 minutes Bauman Apiraries is our local honey supplier. They offer raw crystallized, creamed and liquid honey along with some flavoured honeys. They also offer beeswax candles, handmade crackers, granola, jam and energy bars.
Bauman, James and Elvina Listowel 53.7 km 53 minutes We grow vegetables and strawberries We send strawberries and early corn to Bailey's. We enjoy watching the plants grow. The sunshine and the breezes are very invigorating. All seeds are GMO free. Our cover crops are buckwheat, oats, peas and rye and we use hairy vetch and compost as fertilizer.
Black Market Preserves Kitchener 1.7km 4 minutes Small batch preserves
Bowman's Organic Produce (Sam) Wallentein 29.1 km 32 minutes We own and operate a 97 acre farm, of which 7 acres is a wide variety of market produce including- strawberries and raspberries. In 2008 we erected "Sam's backyard Florida" (72' x 104' winter greenhouse!) changing the operation from seasonal production to year round production. Through the winter months we grow the greens familly (chard, arugula, collards, kale, salad mix spinach etc ) in spring as greens move into the garden we plant beans, tomatoes, cucumbers etc. into the greenhouse for an early harvest. Every spring finds us in our bedding plant greenhouse where we grow all our own transplants as well as flowers, hanging baskets and certified organic vege plants for your gardening needs.
Brubacher, Ivan Waterloo 7.7 km 13 minutes Ivsan Brubacher is our farmer without a phone. He grows potatoes which we pick up regularly through out the fall and winter.
Brubacher, Jonas Wallentein 32.2 km 37 minutes Jonas and Family live on an organic Gat farm. They also
Brubacher, Lester and Irene Elmira 24.8 km 29 minutes Lester and Irene Brubacher are a family of 5 all pitching in to help on their certified organic and GMO free farm just 5 miles north of Elmira on Cedar Spring Rd. Their greenhouse has been in operation for 13 plus years. In the spring they grow a variety of lettuce and salad greens, cabbage and kolrabi. Summer yelds tomatoes, cucumbers, dill pickles, carrots and potatoes with a variety of melons. They offer a nice selection of flowering plants and flowering baskets. The Brubacher's use untreated and organic seed with a focus on soil health and crop rotation. They enjoy the great outdoors and are passionate about growing healthy organic food for their famiy and yours!
Burkhart, John and Lena Wallentein 22.8 km 29 minutes John and Lena Burkhart have a certified organic greenhouse business. It has been certified organic for 13 of their 20 years there. They produce a nice variety of greenhouse plants and in the summer grow onions, peppers and shallots. They are family run with three girls aged 19yrs, 26yrs and 27 years at home to help. They believe that using organic is the practical way They use organic where ever able and follow the untreated seed exemption rule. John and Lena are very passionate about growing produce for Bailey's customers and others.
Cider Keg, The http://www.ciderkeg.com/ Vittoria 85 km 1 hour, 26 minutes The Cider Keg is a 4th generation family farm nestled in the heart of Norfolk County near Vittoria, Ontario. On our family farm we cultivate and grow the finest quality Norfolk apples, cherries, strawberries, tomatoes, cucumbers, peaches, squash and pumpkins using an IPM system of safe food production. IPM emphasizes the growth of healthy crops with the least possible disruption to agro-ecosystems and encourages natural pest control mechanisms . We harvest our crops at their peak and combined the perfect blend to make our award winning apple products. All Cider Keg Fresh Pressed and Sparkling Ciders, Preserves and Jellies are 100% Canadian Made. Our family is dedicated to growing and preparing fresh, delicious local food for your family. Put a little sparkle in your day with the Cider Keg. http://www.ciderkeg.com
Circle of Life Bakery Waterloo, ON 3.2 km 7 minutes The Circle of Life Bakery started in late 2004 as a division of Grainharvest Breadhouse Inc., with the goal to supply nutritious and tasty products to people with food allergies. All our baked goods are wheat free and most of them are gluten free as well, everything is produced in a separate facility, to insure that there is absolutely no cross contamination. Some years ago when people were diagnosed with allergies towards wheat and gluten (Celiac disease), the options of finding good tasting baked products were pretty limited. And that’s where the Circle of Life Bakery comes in to play to make a difference! Everything is made from scratch and we use only the best wholesome ingredients, to create healthy and delicious products. We refrain from using any additives and preservatives. But we do not just cater to people with food allergies; a lot of (non allergic) people over the years have come to appreciate our variety of cookies, muffins, bars and more, to support their healthy life style or simply because they enjoy them! Circle of Life stands for quality and our bakers are always dedicated to achieve that and also eager to continually expand the horizon in healthy food options.
Comolea Farms
Country Flavour Ariss, ON 28.9 km 31 minutes Country Flavour is is a food processing facility just outside the village of Arriss where Edna and Melinda Brubacher have been preserving delicious jams, jellies, relishes, pickles, sauces and fruits since 2009. They grew up on a produce farm and had many requests from their customers for homemade preserves. So they tried it out and soon had other farm stands asking for them so they built on an inspected kitchen. Edna and Melinda Brubacher are very passionate about making the wonderful selection of preserves for their customers delight!
Cracked Coconut
Eco Coffee Kitchener, ON 5.7 km 11 minutes send e mail to kharrison@eco-coffee.ca
Fertile Ground http://www.fertilegroundcsa.com/ Kitchener, ON 2.4 km 5 minutes Fertile Ground is a small farm offering 5 acres of vegetable-growing goodness! If fresh, local & organic food gets you excited we’d probably get along. We LOVE seeing people get excited about their food. Since 2008, our Certified Organic farm has been producing vegetables and herbs just west of Waterloo in St. Agatha. We distribute 100% locally through our CSA, at the Kitchener Farmers Market and via Bailey's.
Filsinger Organics
Floralane Produce/Elmira's Own http://abittaweb.com/www.floralane/produce.htm Elmira, ON 20.3 km 23 minutes spoke to Stewart May 10 p/u and he hadn't done it yet and promised to work on it and let us know. I left him with a paper copy of the sample blurb
From These Roots http://www.fromtheseroots.ca Puslinch, ON 44.3 km 38 minutes have blurb from Harrington Lane Farms
Garden Party http://www.gardenparty.ca St. Agatha, ON 11.5 km 15 minutes Garden Party is a certified organic farm and food hub that connects feeders and eaters in Waterloo Region. We are located outside of St. Agatha (10 min from Waterloo) and have been growing fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs organically on this site since 1985. We sell our own produce, plus we work in a network with other local organic farms and help distribute their produce too. We also sell certified organic dairy, meats, dry goods, preserves and frozen items. In addition to selling through Bailey’s, we operate a year round CSA and on-farm market, and this year we will be selling at the Waterloo Uptown Market. We are a Public Health inspected food premise and we offer food skills workshops and events, as well as pick your own herbs and flowers. See our website for details – http://www.gardenparty.ca
Golden Hearth Baking http://goldenhearth.wordpress.com/ Kitchener, ON 3.5 km 7 minutes Golden Hearth Baking is a local and organic bakery located in downtown Kitchener, Ontario that has been in business since 2007. We take joy in making all our products from scratch with the freshest and most wholesome ingredients. We believe in using no preservatives or artificial ingredients. We specialize in handmade croissants, artisan breads, cookies, squares and fresh pies. Many of our breads are naturally leavened and are dependent on a rye based starter that is cared for with love and appreciation. The bread process takes over 24 hours from start to finish. The fermentation process of sourdough breads make them easier to digest, providing much higher nutritional benefits than conventional breads. We believe in supporting local farmers and the local food system. We source our ingredients locally with a focus on organic food. We are excited to work with small, local businesses, buying clubs and farmers!
Gordon's Goat Dairy http://www.gordonsgoatdairy.ca Wroxeter, ON 69.9 km 1 hour, 2 minutes
Grainharvest Breadhouse http://www.grainharvest.on.ca Waterloo, ON 3.2 km 7 minutes Grainharvest Breadhouse Inc is an artisan bakery located in Waterloo, Ontario. Our bakery started in 1989 and has its roots in the European art of baking. We are focusing on crafting good tasting breads without all the added junk, you find unfortunately in a lot of commercial bread. We offer a variety of breads with alternative grains; we also have a division called Circle of Life fully dedicated to wheat free and gluten free baking.
Well, we love our products and we hope you do, too!
Green Table Foods http://www.greentablefoods.com/ Guelph, ON 26.6 km 31 minutes Green Table Foods is a Certified Organic prepared foods kitchen located in Guelph, Ontario. We focus on seasonal, farm-direct ingredients which we transform into healthy, convenient, and delicious soups, heat and-eat-dinners, frozen foods, dips, salads, ferments, and gluten-free baking. We have been in business since 2004, and in 2010 we moved into in our current 2,000 square-foot facility. We are committed to sustainable business practices, a shortened food chain, and meaningful employment for our valued team members. Our products are available at finer retailers in the tri-city area and Toronto, with certain products Canada-wide through on-line distribution.
Gunn's Hill
Harrington Lane Farms http://www.harringtonlanefarms.ca Puslinch, ON 44.3 km 38 minutes About

Home to our Icelandic and Boarder Cheviot sheep, Llamas, rabbits and honey bees. We are also the home of the From These Roots Cannery, the farm is completely operated on wind and solar power.

Mission
Fully engaged in eco responsible agriculture, Harrington Lane Farms is committed to actively maintaining and promoting sustainable food systems.

Description
Raising Icelandic and Boarder Cheviot sheep on pasture with the help of our llamas, rabbits and honey bees to keep the eco system and pastures healthy and sustainable. We also grow herbs and some veggies for the sheep and for From These Roots to use in their unique preserves. The farm and cannery are operated by wind and solar power and we heat with wood through the winter season.

Also available in season at farm gate are: raw Icelandic fleeces, rovings, sheep milk soap, feezer lamb, freezer rabbit, honey and preserves. Limited sheep milk cheese available.
Henry's Tempeh http://tempeh.ca/ Kitchener, ON 4.6 km 10 minutes Henry's Tempeh is a local producer of tempeh; an artisanal, handcrafted, fermented soy food product. We have been in business for over a decade and love what we do! Our business is located in Kitchener, ON close to Lancaster and Arnold, and the soybeans that we use are non-GMO and organically grown less then 50 km from our shop! We believe that small is beautiful and believe in strong local economies based in local food distribution.
Hewitts
Horst, Abner and Erma Wallenstein, ON 26.6 km 31 minutes not interested because they think it is not worth their while because they are down sizing. They asked Bailey's to check on them next year.
Horst, Glen
Horst, Lena and Ervin Newton, ON 35.7 km 40 minutes out of town
Horst, Paul and Alice Newton, ON 35.7 km 40 minutes Paul and Alice Horst live with their inlaws, Lena and Ervin, on their organic farm in Newton ON. Paul's father certified the farm when Paul was a youth. Paul and Alice have had their potato and greenhouse greens business since 2004. The farm is mostly run by family but they do employ a few local part time people. Paul has been raised eating healthy organic food and is passionate to continue this tradition.
Hugo and Nate Confections Kitchener, ON 5.7 km 13 minutes left phone msg
J and D Peters Vienna, ON 117 km 1 hour, 35 minutes resend e mail
Jamestown Mills Aylmer, ON 110 km 1 hour, 19 minutes resend e mail
Jewels under the Kilt
Kernal Peanuts http://www.canadianpeanuts.com/ Vittoria, ON 91.2 km 1 hour,35 minutes resend e mail
Kingwood Farm Wellesley, ON 30.6 km 35 minutes  
We are inspired to grow good healthy food for our bodies needs and our
local community.  We understand the importance our customers want to
know where their food comes from.  This all begins with building the
soil nutrition and keeping it healthy.  We work closely with our crop
consultant who understands organics and the importance of growing whole
healthy foods.  Healthy soil = Healthy food = Healthy people!   I
have always enjoyed tending to young plants, starting the seeds and
nurturing, watching them grow into edible food.  We start all of our
squashes, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers to name a few in our greenhouses
and then plant them in the field as transplants or they continue to grow
in the greenhouses. 
Knechtel, Brenda Wellesley, ON 31.6 km 38 minutes fax./reminder call
Lighthouse Lemonade Rockwood, ON 41.5 km 46 minutes Jill Fisher, the founder of Lighthouse Lemonade and an award-winning graduate of Stratfords' Chef School, is proud to introduce her delicious lemonade concentrate. The six ingredients are: water, fresh lemon juice and zest, sugar, citric and tartaric acid. Both acids are found naturally in food with Citric acid providing a clear crisp zest of flavor and assisting in conserving freshness. Tartaric acid is added to give a sour taste and is used as an antioxidant.
Little City Farm littlecityfarm.com Kitchener, ON 2.8 km 6 minutes
Local Dairy Products http://www.localdairy.ca Ingersoll, ON 77.5 km 59 minutes
localEGG Wellesley, ON 23.2 km 26 minutes Conventional Eggs are produced locally on small farms. Hens are in large cages, allowing them lots of movement. They have fresh water, feed, light, and approriate ventalation.
Free Range eggs are produced localy on small farms. Eggs are gathered several times a day in order to keep them clean. Hens have acess to fresh water, neccesary grains, and grass. (during winter they get dried grass or alphafa meal supplementing their feed).
Mapleton's Organics Moorfield, ON 49.7 km 49 minutes
Martin, Edward W. and Selema Elmira, ON 15.3 km 19 minutes Edward and Selema Martin own a family operated farm on the edge of town just 1km from Tim Hortons in Elmira. Although they are not certified organic,they grow chemical free and GMO free produce. They stay away from pesticide and herbicide sprays, everything is naturally grown. The focus is on organic principals like soil health and crop rotation. They enjoy working with nature and are passionate about eating healthy chemical free food that is full of life. They have a produce stand that is open to the public.
Martin, Erma M. Elmira, ON 15.3 km 19 minutes Erma Martin lives with her brother on the dairy farm in Elmira ON. For five years Erma has been baking, using conventional ingredients, delicious strawberry shortcake. Just this spring of 2013 she started making maple syrup candy. Erma loves to bake so with great passion she offers up her goodies to Bailey's customers.
Martin, Lawrence Elmira, ON 15.3 km 19 minutes Whole Chickens
Martin's Family Fruit Farm St.Jacobs, 8.5 km 13 minutes Martin's Family Fruit Farm is located just north of Waterloo. We specialize in apples but carry a full line of Ontario produce in season produced by other growers that we have handpicked. Much of our produce is sourced out of the Elmira Produce auction. We have been growing apples since 1971. We grow using conventional methods which includes IPM when ever applicable.

Our family has enjoyed supplying fresh apples to our neighbours for many years and is extremely pleased with the vast amount of support we get from our customers. Recently we have also opened a processing plant in Elmira where we are producing a dried apple chip and hope to add some other products in the future.
Mat's Fine Oils
McKechnie Foods Aylmer, ON 111 km 1 hour, 20 minutes left phone msg
Mi's Seoul Kitchen
Mill Stream
Millbank Cheese http://www.millbankcheese.com/ Millbank, ON 32 km 36 minutes resend e mail
Monforte Dairy Stratford, ON 47.7 km 47 minutes left phone msg
Mountain Oak Cheese
New Moon Kitchen Toronto, ON 103 km 1 hour, 16 minutes resend e mail
Oak Manor Farms http://www.oakmanorfarms.ca/ Tavistock, ON 51.5 km 44 minutes spoke to Allison she will let Perry know that I called and I need to call around 9am to get him before he is out doing deliveries.
Ontario Natural onfc.ca Mississauga, ON 112 km 1 hour, 30 minutes ???
Ontario Pop Corn
Pfenning's Organic http://pfenningsfarms.ca/ Baden, ON 21 km 24 minutes reminder call
Phat Foods and More http://www.compleatstart.com/ Waterloo, ON 4 km 7 minutes Compleat Start cereal was created to provide you with a tasty and healthy complete start to your day. Compleat Start now comes in 2 different formulas… soy protein or whey protein formula. All Compleat Start flavours are available in either formula. Additionally, I've created a Plain version of the cereal so you can get creative and add anything at all to Compleat Start. Favourite add ons may include berries, bananas, peaches or cantaloupe or simply enjoy Compleat Start on its own.

Compleat Start can be eaten on its own as part of a healthy breakfast or as an easy snack between meals. Take it to the office or when travelling to ensure you stick to your nutrition and fitness goals.

Compleat Start Soy can also be enjoyed as part of a Vegan diet .
Pleasant Berry Blueberry Farm http://www.ontarioberries.com/farms/pleasant.htm Brantford, ON 52.2 km 57 minutes
Pristine Gourmet http://www.pristinegourmet.com/ Waterford, ON 79.4 km 1 hour, 21 minutes resend e mail
Revive, The Natural Health Clinic Kitchener, ON 3.7 km 8 minutes Herbal Teas
Roseland
Rounds Brand http://www.hillbillybeans.com/ Lakeside, ON 60.6 km 1 hour, 1 minute Farm Fresh Beans is owned and operated by Steve and Diane Rounds in Lakeside Ontario. The business really took off in the fall of 1990 when Steve took his Chilly pot to a London ON farmers market and offered up delicious samples to customers. Now, he attends four London-area markets himself, and wholesales to venders at nine others.Steve Rounds call himself, "the Bean Man"
Royal honey
Savvy Green
Seed of Life Foods
Silver & Boots
Snider's Pork Sausage Ken Martin and Carolyn Snider work together to bring you pork sausage made according to their Mennonite father-in-law's 40 year old recipe – a favourite for many years at the New Hamburg Mennonite Relief Sale held annually at the end of May. Our pork is raised by local farmers who are committed to humane handling of their animals. The meat we use is 80% lean and free of any additives (including gluten).
Making pork sausage was always a hobby for our father-in-law, and we continue the tradition of providing this tasty sausage for family, friends, and special customers like yourselves.
For our original recipe, order "country" style; or, if you prefer, order "garlic" or "Italian".
Snyder Heritage Farms http://www.snyderheritagefarms.com/ Breslau, ON 17.3 km 21 minutes left phone message
Stemmler's http://www.stemmlermeats.ca/ Heidelbery, ON 12.7 km 17 minutes Stemmler's offers peace of mind to families with food sensitivities without sacrificing quality, value and flavor. Stemmler’s will always research and use technically advanced methods, equipment and natural ingredients to find new ways of producing these safe products. To provide meats, cheese, produce and baked goods from our “local community of farming families” and to produce a wide variety of safe & tasty meat options for nutritious and healthy meals. We focus on options that are Gluten, MSG, Lactose and Nitrate free while doing our best to eliminate as many other allergens as possible. Stemmler's has 26 Provincial product awards and has been a recipient of other honours such as The Premier's Award for Agri-food Innovation, Top 100 Food and Beverage Suppliers in Canada by Food in Canada Magazine and a Meat Industry Leadership Award.
Stevanus Family Farm
Taco Farm
Taste and Colour
The Sconery
Top Market Meats http://www.topmarketrabbitry.ca/ Arris, ON 19 Km 19 Minutes We are a fifth generation farming family that has been bringing local from our farm to local kitchens for over 100 years.  Keeping with farming traditions from generation to generation and its historical importance we produce the best quality in local meats. Our livestock is naturally and pasture raised, grass fed, open barn style all year, hormone and antibiotic free
Vibrant Farms http://www.vibrantfarms.com Baden, ON 17.2 km 23 minutes
Walkers Blueberries
Warner's Farm
Wideman, Aaron and Martha Listowel, ON 43.2 km 41 minutes
Winfield Produce Drayton, ON 37.5 km 41 minutes Our product is fresh shelled peas in 1lb or 10lb bags. We plant 36 acres of peas and harvest aproximately 45,000 lbs anually. We have been in business for 30 years. We are Local Food Plus Certified which means we employ sustainable production systems that reduce or eliminate synthetic pesticides and fertilizers; avoid the use of hormones, antibiotics, and genetic engineering; and conserve soil and water.Provide safe and fair working conditions for on-farm labour.
Working Centre, The Kitchener, ON 3 km 7 minutes We've been growing and selling microgreens, seedlings, herbs and teas for 2 years – though as a gardening project Grow is closer to 15 years old.
Your Time Boutique Kitchener, ON 3 km 5 minutes Inspired by nature and centuries past, Your Time Boutique offers a premium line of beeswax candles is made in-house. We use top quality Canadian beeswax to make pillars, tapers, votive and more. They burn well!