ELO Pioneers

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Berrylicious Fruit Farm was added to the site on July 21, 2008

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1) Birtch Farm and Estate Winery

655514, 15th Line, RR #7,
Woodstock, On.
N4S 7W2
519-469-3040

We grow apples, pears, pumpkins, squash, mini pumpkins and gourds, sweet corn.

We also make our own wines from fruit other than grapes. We also have wine jellies made from our wines. Our farm also carries other local products such as sparkling cider, apple farm salad dressing, apple pie in a jar fruit spread, hot pepper jellies, Bright Cheese and Butter Co. artisanal cheeses (during fall season)

We're open Sept-Dec 10-5 daily, see website for hours during the rest of the year.

2) Clovermead Bees & Honey

11302 Imperial Road (Hwy 73),
Aylmer, On.
N5H 2R3
519-773-5503

We sell Honey, bee pollen, propolis, royal jelly, beeswax and related honey products. Local maple syrup & fruit preserves.

Folks can explore our bee farm, view the pig, goats, chickens, cow, donkey & miniature horses. Safely view bees in a glass beehive, or from the screened porch.

We do tours for groups and schools. Honey festival 3rd week of September. Bee Beard Festival 2nd week of August. 'Buzzing With Excitement!'

The Farm is open from May through Oct. Winter January & February store is still open but only on Tuesday & Friday 9-6 pm. Saturdays 9-5 pm. Our regular hours start In March.

For more information visit our web site

3) Golden Skeps Honey

Stefan and Rebecca Thalman
323766 Mount Elgin Road,
Mount Elgin, On.
N0J 1N0
519-425-8432

We sell creamed, liquid and comb honey, and hive products.

We're open all year on Monday and Thursday from 8:30 am. to 6:00 pm. and Saturday from 8:30 am. to noon.

4) Jakeman's Maple Products

454414 Trillium Line, R.R. #1
Beachville, On.
N0J 1A0
519-539-1366

We sell Maple Syrup, maple sugar, maple spread, maple cookies, maple biscotti, maple cashews, maple almonds, maple pretzels, maple hard candy, maple leaf candy, maple tea, Icewine tea, Icewine infused maple syrup, blueberry tea, cranberry tea, maple coffee, maple lolly-pops, maple leaf suckers, maple losenges. Souvenirs of Canada.

We're open all year Monday to Friday except holidays 8AM to 4:30PM,
Saturdays 10AM to 4:PM

During March - 7 days a week. Pancakes and sausages Saturdays & Sundays by Oxford County 4H clubs.

For more information visit our web site.

5) Oxford Honey and Supplies

385296 Oxford Rd. 59
Burgessville, On.
N0J 1C0
519-550-1096

We sell Honey, BeesWax Candles, Pollen. Beekeeping Supplies and equipment.

We're open all year - Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm

6) Red Barn Berries

RR#3 744716 County Rd # 17
Woodstock, On.
N4S 7V7
519-537-3756

From the Greenhouse we sell tomatoes, hydroponic lettuce and spinach, seedless cucumbers, coloured peppers

Outside - asparagus, sweet peas, strawberries.

8 am to 8 pm Weekdays. 8 am to 6 pm Weekends

Open May 1 till Fall

7) Good Family Foods

2899 Cromarty Drive R.R. #1
Putnam, On.
N0L 2B0
519-269-9770

Good Family Foods sells our own line of breaded Portobello Mushroom products. These products include our mushroom burgers, mushroom petals and mushroom fingers.

We also have a variety of gift items available in our retail outlet located at Whitecrest Mushrooms.

For those folks on the go, we also serve a full menu at our mobile kitchen location on Route 2 just East of Woodstock behind the UPI gas bar.

Retail Store Hours-Monday thru Saturday 9 until 5

Good Family Foods to Go-Winter Hours Monday thru Friday 8AM until 3PM Closed Saturday and Sunday

We are open 12 months a year.

Visit our web site.

8) Whitecrest Mushrooms Ltd.

2899 Cromarty Drive R.R. #1
Putnam, On.
N0L 2B0
519-269-3534

We grow and sell our own Portobello and Crimini mushrooms.

8AM to 5PM Monday thru Friday Saturday 8AM until Noon

We are open 12 months a year.

Visit our web site.

9) Black Bow Farms

4538 line 38 Perth East
Sebringville, On.
N0K 1X0
519-393-6846

We raise and sell Berkshire Pork
Website

8 a.m-8 p.m

10) Slater Organic Farm

157030 Zorra Conc. 15, R. R. 1
Lakeside, On.
N0M 2G0
519-349-2783

Frozen organic veal, beef. Organic dairy products marketed through the Organic Meadow brand.

Visit us at St. Marys Farmers' Market, downtown St. Marys, Saturday mornings 8 a.m. to noon, May through October.

Call for information, (519) 349-2783. or email us

11) Ann Slater, Fresh Organic Vegetables

157030 Zorra Conc. 15, R. R. 1
Lakeside, On.
N0M 2G0
519-349-2448

Fresh In-Season Certified Organic Vegetables and Herbs. Specialties include several types of lettuce, spinach, heritage tomatoes, unusual potatoes, summer and winter squash, onions, three colours of beets. 'Great tasting vegetables grown with care and concern for people and the environment.'

Avaialble at the St. Marys Farmers' Market Saturday mornings May to November. Tuesday CSA. Or pre-arranged orders can be picked up at the farm during the growing season, May to November.

Call for information, (519) 349-2448. or email us

12) Maya Health Food Centre

55 Ingersoll Road
Woodstock, On.
N4S 2R1
519-537-6041

We are a privately owned Health Food Store that is proud to carry organic produce ( local when in season ), local honey, a wide variety of free range/organic meats and organic local grains. We are currently expanding our store size and will offer a "Deli". LOCAL will be our emphasis where ever possible! As well, we have a Registered Nutritionist on staff who offers seminars on local/seasonal/healthy eating and a Store Manager who owns a local farm in Tavistock.

Mon-Thurs. 9:00 a.m - 5:30 p.m, Fri. 9:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m, Sat. 9:00 a.m - 5:30 p.m, Sunday CLOSED

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13) Berrylicious Fruit Farm

425533 Substation Road
Burgessville, On.
(519) 424-3147

We sell delicious and nutritious fresh fruit.

  1. Fresh picked Blueberries.
  2. Elderberries U Pick/We Pick; destemmed and frozen elderberries.
  3. Our fall roadside stand features Fall Ornamental Products--Pumpkins, gourds, Indian Corn, squash, fall decorations etc.

For Blueberries, Elderberries, please call first. Our fall roadside stand is self serve and is open daily 8:30 a.m. to dusk. seasonal:

  • Blueberries July 15th to August 15th
  • Elderberries (fresh picked) August 15th to September 10th. (Frozen)
  • Fall Ornamental Products September 27 to October 31st

We are open year round.

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