Smith Gardens "The Farm"
In 1925, W J (Bill) Smith started growing radishes and carrots on 25 acres in the Black Creek - Jane & Eglinton - area of Toronto. One of the earliest suppliers to grocers in the Toronto area, he even lent a hand setting up some of the very first self-serve produce departments with his customers.
Bill purchased a piece of today's Smith Gardens farm property in 1943, and began developing the entire site in 1947. A canal system was completed in 1951, but in 1954 Hurricane Hazel struck - right at harvest time - and destroyed all 400 acres. The Smith family struggled, renting land nearby to keep farming, until their fields were repaired and able to yield their next crop in 1963. Along with a growing world appetite for Holland Marsh produce, the family business has since grown and prospered. Today a modern, world-class growing and packaging operation, we have over 850 acres in production, on-site cold storage, packaging and shipping facilities. With annual rigorous 3rd party food, field, equipment and facilities audits, we follow the highest standards for food safety. With fields separated naturally from nearby farms and town development, we've always watched carefully over what we put into our soil - and beam with pride at the healthy foods that come out! |
"What makes yours the freshest, best tasting produce?"
- Our answer? - "The best most fertile land available in the Country and the highest standard growing practices in the industry". Add renowned passion for the business of growing good healthy food - and getting it picked and "from field to fork" as quickly, carefully and "coolly" as possible. Be Fresh
We start with the best produce anywhere - by far - crisp and tasty Holland Marsh , carrots, onions, parsnips and beets. Be Cool
With on-farm cooling, storage, and packaging, we maintain and control temperature from the field to our customers. Be Safe
Produce is from our own farm - isolated naturally from surrounding farmland and rural developments - to our skilled workers, modern equipment and regular food safety audits, being safe is always just our way of doing business. Deliver
With state of the art facilities right on our farm, we ship your specification and Canada #1 Grade produce on time...every time! |
