Eggs
Ian Laver
Modified on: 2015-12-16
Mid East
Ian Laver
Ian and Sara Laver are not only proud parents and business owners; they’re also models – calendar models that is. With sponsorship from Burnbrae Farms Ltd., Ian, Sara and two of their children (four-year old Jacob and two year-old Amelia) appear on the page of April in the 2016 Faces of Farming calendar. “My family […]
Marcel Laviolette
Modified on: 2015-03-10
Far East
Ferme Avicole Laviolette
Coded eggs stand out from most others produced in Ontario (St-Isidore) It’s easy to tell a Ferme Avicole Laviolette egg from others being sold in Ontario. Each one has an alphanumeric code that signifies the date of packaging, batch date and producer. Every time their customers see the stamp, they are reminded that Laviolettes take […]
Swan Creek Layer Farms
Modified on: 2015-02-18
Central
Bob & Dave Ottens
A different kind of hen house Diversification motivates egg farmers to adopt innovative aviary system (Elora) It takes a few minutes for the hens at Elora-based Swan Creek Layer Farms Ltd. to adjust to visitors. They move quickly out of the way when the gate opens, fly across the aisles to new levels, and move […]
Lynn and Daniel Longtin and family
Modified on: 2015-01-15
Far East
Longtin family
When city girl Lynn first met her husband Daniel, everything in her life changed. She fell quickly in love with the farmer – and his farm life. Decades later, Lynn and Daniel Longtin are now third generation egg farmers with daughters Jessica, Veronique, and Valerie making up the fourth generation of egg farming on the […]
Eric and Max Kaiser, Kaiser Lake Farms
Modified on: 2015-01-15
Mid East
Eric and Max Kaiser, Kaiser Lake Farms
At Kaiser Lake Farms in the Bay of Quinte peninsula near Napanee Ontario, care for the land goes back many decades. Father and son Eric and Max (president and vice president of the farm) are building on a long history of environmental stewardship as they work the farm today – and look to the future. […]
Jacob Pelissero
Modified on: 2014-03-17
South
Jacob Pelissero
Third generation egg farmer proud to continue family tradition Eggs have always been a part of Jacob Pelissero’s life. He grew up on his family farm, helping to gather eggs, feed and care for the hens. And, as an egg farmer, he’s proud of the fact that he learned to make a great omelet while […]
Scott Snyder
Modified on: 2014-01-20
Central
Scott Snyder
Ninety-eight percent of Canadian farms continue to be family owned and operated, but if you are looking for the definition of a family farm, just look to Scott Snyder and his family. Scott is a sixth generation farmer in Waterloo Region, working with his father, grandfather and uncle doing everything from producing eggs and grains […]
Gabriel and Nathalie Grenier
Modified on: 2013-11-27
Far East
Gabriel and Nathalie Grenier
Gabriel Grenier is an egg farmer in St. Isidore, Ontario. He lives there with his wife Nathalie and two kids – Francis and Valérie. He is a 4th generation egg farmer with the farm being established in the 19th century (late 1800s). In 1985, Gabriel purchased the farm. In 1993, he married Nathalie Bourdon, who […]
Luke and Sandra Van Aert
Modified on: 2013-11-20
West
Luke and Sandra Van Aert
Luke and Sandra Van Aert are egg farmers in Watford, Ontario. Lifelong farmers, the Van Aerts and their four grown children raise brown free-run and organic eggs. As advocates of the egg industry, they are proud to share their story with their community. Recently they participated in an online initiative that invites users into their […]
William and Diana Schenk
Modified on: 2013-11-20
West
William and Diana Schenk
William and Diana Schenk are egg farmers in Wyoming, Ontario just outside of Sarnia. Together they have five children who all take turns helping on the farm. Both William & Diana were raised on a farm and are happy to offer the same for their children. They are proud to provide fresh and local eggs to […]