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September 2, 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...

September 1, 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 1, 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...

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 10, 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...

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...

June 30, 2025

As we celebrate our beloved country, we recognise that we live and work in territories of the Wyandot, Haudenosaunee, and Michi Saugig Nations. As beneficiaries of a violent history of colonisation, we acknowledge our responsibility to uphold treaty relationships and so seek to be guided by...

January 10, 2025

Dear valued customers:
With hearts full of gratitude, we—Jacqui and Tim—are excited to announce a new chapter for Schmucker’s Fresh From The Farm. After 28 wonderful years, we are thrilled to share that our son, David, will now be leading the family business.
 
David’s Commitment:
Having worked...