Create Some Farm Experiences This Summer
Whether you are looking to get your boots dirty or just looking for that perfect Instagram photo op, you will find a farm right for you in Simcoe County.
Simcoe County is home to many agricultural communities, in all corners of our large region. Here you will find opportunities to connect with food and farmers, to better understand where your food comes from. From on-farm glamping experiences, to u-pick berry farms, roadside stand sales, craft beverage producers and 18 farmers’ markets – there is no shortage of farm fun for everyone! Maple syrup is our first crop of the year, and in the summer months you will see large fields planted with corn, carrots and other produce. We are home to the Holland Marsh, which holds some of the most fertile soil in the country.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
- Simcoe County has over 1400 registered farms that employ more than 3300 people
- There are 18 Farmers’ Markets in Simcoe County – and some run all year long
- Maple syrup is considered the first crop of the year
- Many farmers in Simcoe County raise “heritage” vegetables and animals, which werecommon 50 to 100 years ago, but aren’t used in modern large-scale food production
- It’s estimated that every third bite of food that we eat relies on pollination
- Milk produced from Canadian cows is 100% hormone and antibiotic free – look for a blue cow or maple leaf logo on your dairy products to ensure you’re buying Canadian dairy
March 13, 2025
