The Farm Today
John Boy Farms is currently managed by John and his wife, Ainsley. They are helped by their daughter, John's mother Rita, their siblings, nieces, and many cousins, who all pitch in when needed. Everyone enjoys working together and looks forward to the growing season each year.
John is an agronomist with a Degree in Agriculture. He's been using his knowledge and experience to research and develop improved growing techniques for Canada's extreme environment. He began growing garlic and cover crops in 2006, and now specializes in cold-hardy varieties that thrive under cold conditions.
Every season, John shares the knowledge he's learned over the years with other growers. His goal is to promote more cover crop planting, improve soil health, create pollinator habitat, and increase the number of people growing garlic across Canada.
Check out the Picture Gallery to see what their farm looks like!