Ontario farm closes after 8 generations. It’s part of a growing ‘generational’ shift
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The Lindley family will be 'winding down' its fruit and vegetable operation after eight generations of farming in the Hamilton area.
After 180 years and eight generations of farming, Lindley’s Farm and Market near Hamilton will be permanently shutting down its operations, highlighting an uptick in recent farm closures across Ontario.
Following a quiet closing of the farm market two weekends ago, the family announced its retirement to the public in a heartfelt post on social media.
The family shared that they would be shutting down operations at the popular Ancaster farm on Fiddler’s Green Road, known for its pumpkins, strawberries and beloved market with farm-grown produce.
“The Lindley family is forever thankful to all our staff, customers and friends over the countless years of business, of being able to provide from the land. There have been hard times along the way, which have always made way for incredibly satisfying times,” they said in the caption.
While the farm market permanently closed its doors on Nov. 3, the family noted that “pick-your-own” strawberry season will continue in 2025. They also stated that the farmland will be leased out for the foreseeable future.
The announcement gave a brief history about the family roots in Canadian agriculture, going back to 1842, when James and Mary Lindley sailed in from England.
With a passion for farming, the Lindleys started growing fruit and vegetables in Ontario, gradually expanding their business and passing it down for generations to come.
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