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September 29, 2025

There’s nothing quite like gathering around the table for Thanksgiving — and nothing makes it more memorable than a tender, juicy turkey raised with care. At Schmucker’s Fresh From The Farm, our customers say we have the best turkeys in Toronto — and we couldn’t agree more!

This year, we’re once...

September 23, 2025

Eggs, Dairy, Bakery, Beef, Pork, Chicken

Weekly sales announced in newsletter (subscribe here)

Fresh every week:

  • Eggs: Pasture-raised and heritage
  • Beef: Steaks, Roasts, Ground, Stew
  • Chicken: whole & parts. Turkey parts
  • Pork: Chops, Farmer's Sausage, Roasts, Bacon
  • Sandwich cuts...
September 23, 2025

Fresh, Local, and Full of Flavour — All Year Round

At Fresh From The Farm, we’re proud to work with Ontario Amish and Mennonite farmers, as well as other local organic growers, to bring you amazingly fresh, sustainably grown fruits and vegetables. Our produce is grown without the heavy pesticides...

September 23, 2025

At Schmucker’s Fresh From The Farm, we believe in food that nourishes—not only in flavour, but in the way it’s raised, grown, and brought to your table. That’s why our 100% grass-fed beef is something we are proud to offer: beef raised on forage, not feedlots. Here’s a look at why grass-fed beef isn...

September 17, 2025

At Fresh From the Farm, we’ve spent over 28 years building connections between Ontario family farms and urban families — and we’re excited to see even more people making the choice to buy local, especially given the current tariff and trade conflict. 

As David Schmucker shared with the Toronto...

September 1, 2025

Good news—our much-missed all-beef wieners are finally back on the shelf! You may remember that earlier this year our farmer’s butcher shop suffered fire damage. While the shop was quickly rebuilt, getting the new smoker up and running took longer than anyone hoped. The wait is over: last week Wayne...

August 19, 2025

Eggs are one of nature’s little miracles — compact, versatile, and packed with high-quality protein that builds strength and keeps you energized. Quick to cook and endlessly adaptable, they’re just as at home in a weekday breakfast as they are topping a crisp salad, tucked into a lunchbox, or adding...

August 6, 2025

It’s 6:00 p.m., everyone's hungry, and you’re facing that eternal question again: What’s for dinner? 

Answer: Home cooking from Schmucker's Fresh From The Farm

 

Fresh From The Farm co-owner Jacqui Schmucker knows exactly how it feels. “When Tim and I were working full time with refugees...

July 31, 2025

Our healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks will hit the spot on those nights when you're just too tired or busy to cook. No mass-produced recipes with weird ingredients here. Just good food, made in our own kitchen, from the same healthy and mainly local ingredients you'll find at Fresh From The Farm...

June 30, 2025

After 25 years of deeply dedicated and committed service, Jovanka has retired.


Jovanka has been a steadfast and caring presence, embodying the values that make our store such a special place for our community. Her warm spirit, tireless work, and genuine care for both her teammates and countless...