Our Farmers

Meet some of the organic farmers working to bring you the Yorkshire Valley Farms products that you love.

FROM OUR FLOCK TO YOURS

Yorkshire Valley was farmer-founded and we remain farmer-focused. Our group of farming partners has grown from two farmers to over thirty multi-generational family-run, organic farms in Ontario.

We know what it means to run a farm and we believe in the benefits that local can bring. We also know the importance of paying farmers fairly for their work. We want them to thrive, and we want to support the ongoing way of life, the joy, and the pride inherent in multi-generational family farms.

MEET OUR FAMILIES

The Ahrens Family

The Ahrens are one of the founding farmers for Yorkshire Valley Farms. Their organic farming story starts all the way back in 1890 on their farm in Peterborough County. Six generations later, the Ahrens are still dedicated producers of organic chicken, as well as organic corn and soybeans, some of which go into our vegetable-grain chicken feed.

The Ambler Family

As one of our founding farmers, the Amblers have been with us since the very beginning. For over a decade on their farm in Peterborough County, they have been raising organic chicken, growing soybeans and wheat, producing their own brand of organic maple syrup, and they’re also proud owners of an award-winning herd of registered purebred Black Angus cattle.

The DeWit Family

The DeWit family has been sustainably farming for over 6 years. Located in Thamesford, Oxford County, they raise organic turkeys; grow corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, pasture; and run a flock of 200 sheep.

The Roes Family

The Roes’ farm in Perth County was certified organic back in 2011. Since then, they’ve been producing eggs and milk, some chicken and beef, and forages to feed dairy cattle.

The Thompson Family

The Thompsons have been raising organic chicken and growing corn, wheat, and black beans on their farm in Prince Edward County since 2011. They run a true family operation, with both father and son working together on their individual farms.

The Joye Family

Located in Perth County, the Joyes have been farming organically for over 10 years. They raise organic chicken and grow soybeans, corn, hay, oats, peas, and barley. Their emphasis on a mixture of crops allows for crop rotation to improve and build up soil health.

The Simpson Family

The Simpson farm in Grey County was officially certified organic in 2007, but they’ve been practicing organic farming since day one. In addition to their egg production, they raise chickens, dairy heifers and Galloway cows for grass fed beef.

The Pronk Family

The Pronk family has been farming organically for over 30 years on their farm in Wellington County. Their land is home to laying hens, dairy cows that produce 100% grass fed milk, beef cattle, chickens and pigs.

The Moyse Family

The Moyse family is a third generation farming family near West Lorne Ontario. They raise organic turkeys for Yorkshire Valley Farms. They choose to farm organically, because they believe that it benefits all stakeholders - right down to the farmer.
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FARM LIFE

Our organic egg Farms

A little field trip to some of our organic egg farms

A visit to the Ahrens Family Farm

One of our founding organic chicken farms
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The Moyse Family Turkey Farm

Find out how organic turkeys are raised on this family farm

WHY ORGANIC? HERE'S WHAT OUR FARMERS SAY:

“Our products promote environmental, social and economic sustainability. And they taste great too!”
–Ambler Family
“We’re proud to produce a healthy product for a growing population in an environmentally conscious way.”
–Ahrens Family
“We want to leave the soil and surrounding habitat in better condition than when we started, to raise livestock the way nature intended without the use of artificial stimulants, and to provide food that is healthy and contributes to the wellbeing of the consumer.”
–Pronk Family
“Organics is about taking care of nature - your land, your animals, your family, and the people who eat your food in a responsible manner. It is looking to nurture all of this and looking to the future.”
–Simpson Family
“Organic is a method of farming that allows my family to make a living from farming even with a smaller land base. The way we farm now is very sustainable — the sheep and turkeys work well together with the cropping.”
–DeWit Family
“Initially we followed organic practices for health reasons. I didn't want to be around the chemicals used in conventional farming and I didn't want my children exposed to them. Now I love having the animals outside on pasture.”
–Roes Family