Indian River Acres

Asparagus Beans (Green/Wax) Beets Corn Cucumbers Cut Flowers Garlic Herbs Honey Lettuce/Greens Maple Syrup Plants/Flowers Pumpkins Squash Tomatoes Vegetables Zucchinni

Our Story

We are a family-run market garden vegetable farm that is located in Indian River, ON which is on the treaty and traditional territory of the Mississauga (Michi Saagiig) Anishnaabeg.

Our Products

In the summer months we are pleased to offer sweet corn, garlic, garlic scapes, beans, beets, cucumbers, herbs, tomatoes, asparagus, zucchini, fresh flowers, honey, and maple syrup. In the fall, we have a wide assortment of fall decorations, including: squash, pumpkins, gourds, ornamental corn, corn stalks, and straw.

Where and how you can purchase our products

From mid-July to October 31 each year, our produce can be purchased directly from our farm market stand or from our online shop @ indianriveracres.ca

Our History

Since 1954, Indian River Acres has been the site of the Dawson family farm. The property was originally purchased by Janet’s grandfather when he decided to relocate his family from Stewart Hall to this larger farm property east of Peterborough that was well known for its high land and quality soil. For over 50 years the focus of the family farm was beef cattle and hay. When Janet & Kevin purchased the farm in 2010, they decided to venture into vegetable production. The first year started with 2 acres of sweet corn which was sold only on weekends from the end of their driveway. The support from the local community the first year in business was overwhelming. This encouraged Janet & Kevin to expand their production as well as their reach by selling at area Farmer’s Markets and events. By 2016 the farm business had grown considerably, and Janet & Kevin decided to focus all of their energy into the vegetable stand located at their farm, instead of travelling to many local Farmer’s Markets and events. This was a hard decision, but it meant they could keep their business manageable, maintain their off-farm jobs, and raise their two small children, Liam & Lucas. Now, Indian River Acres has expanded to offer on-farm sales, an online farm store, and wholesale markets. We produce 15 different vegetables, free-range eggs, fresh-cut flowers, and field crops.

Our Philosophy

We take immense pride in the produce that we grow on our farm. We care deeply about the land and ensure we have the freshest vegetables to offer our community. For this reason, we use sustainable agricultural practices as the building blocks of our operation. We strive to use practices that are environmentally sound, economically viable, and good for the communities we serve.

What Makes Us Unique

Our produce is picked fresh everyday. We offer great customer service and always a friendly smile!