De Boers Market

de Boers Market is a farm store located at 10002 Castlederg Side Rd in Caledon, Ontario, offering local produce, farm-fresh dairy, meats, baked goods, and handmade products from area growers and makers. The market operates alongside a working dairy farm, giving shoppers direct access to food grown and raised close to where it is sold. For hours, current stock, or special orders, the market can be reached at 289-503-3000 or through its official website.

What the farm store carries

A single stop for farm-fresh essentials

The store brings together several categories of food under one roof: fresh vegetables, dairy products from the farm, chicken and beef, baked treats, and artisanal goods made by other small producers in the area. Rather than functioning as a general grocery outlet, it is built around what the farm itself produces and what nearby makers bring in, which keeps the selection tied to the season and to what is actually available at any given time.

Produce, dairy, and meat from the same property

Because the store sits on the farm property, shoppers can find vegetables, dairy, chicken, and beef that come from the same land the store stands on. This direct line between field, barn, and shelf is the core of what distinguishes a farm market from a conventional grocery stop, and it shapes the way the shelves change throughout the year.

Seasonal demand throughout the year

Produce season drives the busiest months

Like most farm markets in Caledon's rural stretches of Peel Region, demand at de Boers Market follows the rhythm of the growing season. Interest in fresh vegetables typically builds through the late spring and peaks in summer and early fall, when local harvests are at their fullest and households are looking to stock up on produce picked close to home rather than shipped in from farther afield.

Cooler months shift attention to pantry staples

As the growing season winds down heading into late fall and winter, shopping habits shift toward dairy, meat, baked goods, and shelf-stable artisanal products. This is also when households with more time at home for cooking and baking tend to lean more heavily on farm-fresh staples, and when planning ahead for freezer storage becomes a more common motivation for a visit.

Holiday season boosts interest in local gifts

The approach of the winter holidays tends to bring more attention to the handmade and artisanal goods carried in the store, as shoppers in Caledon and the surrounding area look for locally made gifts rather than mass-produced options. Baked treats and small-batch products from area makers fit naturally into that seasonal gift-giving pattern.

Custom beef in bulk for the home freezer

Whole, half, and quarter cow orders are available

For households that go through beef regularly, de Boers Market offers the option to order a whole, half, or quarter cow directly. A quarter cow is generally enough to supply an average family for about a year and takes up roughly half of a standard chest freezer, making it a practical option for anyone set up for longer-term meat storage rather than weekly grocery runs.

Best planned around freezer space and household needs

Because this kind of order depends on having adequate freezer capacity, it tends to appeal most to households that have already planned for bulk storage, often ahead of colder months when freezer space is used more heavily for stocking up. Anyone interested in this option is encouraged to contact the market directly to discuss quantities and timing.

A platform for local makers

Small businesses fill out the store's shelves

Beyond what comes directly off the farm, de Boers Market sets aside space for products from other small, local businesses, including snacks, handmade gifts, and artisan goods. The lineup of outside makers featured in the store changes over time, so the mix of products available on any given visit reflects a rotating community of local producers rather than a fixed catalogue.

A reason to return throughout the seasons

Because both the farm's own offerings and the featured makers change with the seasons, regular visits tend to turn up different products depending on the time of year, from summer produce to winter baked goods and gift items. This rotating mix is part of what keeps the store relevant to shoppers across the full calendar rather than just at harvest time.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of products does de Boers Market sell?

The store sells local produce, farm-fresh dairy, chicken, beef, baked goods, and artisanal or handmade products from other small businesses in the community.

Can customers order beef in bulk?

Yes. de Boers Market offers whole, half, and quarter cow orders for households with chest freezer space, with a quarter cow typically lasting an average family about a year.

When is demand for fresh produce highest?

Demand for fresh vegetables is generally strongest in summer and early fall, when local harvests are at their peak, while dairy, meat, and baked goods see steadier interest through the cooler months.

Does the store carry products from other local businesses?

Yes. In addition to what comes from the farm itself, the store features a changing selection of snacks, handmade gifts, and artisan goods from small businesses in the surrounding community.