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Over Sixty Years of Farming
At Meyers, the inherent zeal for growing flowers and fruit began in the mid-20th century when Opa Jim and Oma Clazina immigrated to Canada. Jim had obtained a horticulture degree in the Netherlands and always wanted to own and operate his own farm. When opportunity led him and Clazina to Niagara-on-the-Lake in 1951, they initially worked for local farmers and then their dream came to realization in 1955.
Over the decades, Jim and Clazina’s family, the employee roster and a wide variety of crops have been flourishing. Today, Meyers Farms is a thriving year-round operation that continues to diversify in ways that meet the ever-changing demands of the marketplaces we proudly serve.
A Timeline of our Growth
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1951
Opa Jim and Oma Clazina
Immigrate to Canada.
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1950s
Dream turns reality for Jim and Clazina when they purchase a 46-acre farmstead. Their endeavours begin with 26 acres of peach orchards and smaller crops of cherries, pears, plums, prunes and grapes.
1960s
Peaches continue to be the primary yield while other crops including strawberries, pumpkins, carrots and zucchini are introduced.
1960s
First greenhouses are built and indoor flower and vegetable growing begins.
1970s
The demand for peaches continues to increase and more land is purchased for crop expansions.
1970s
The demand for potted flowers such as Mums, Easter Lilies and Poinsettias creates the need for a significant greenhouse expansion.
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Fred Joins
Incorporation of
Meyers Fruit Farms
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1980s
Meyers diversifies further with the addition of vineyards and wine grape production.
1980s
Floral continues to gain popularity and there is a steady increase in production.
1990s
Wine grape success leads to the acquisition of additional vineyards.
1990s
More greenhouse space is added to allow for year-round potted flower availability and a more comprehensive spring annual program.
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Elly Joins
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Aron & Jim Join
Incorporation of
Meyers Flowers
2000s
Peach and wine grape production continues to expand and table grapes become the newest addition to our fruit offerings.
2000s
A sales division is established and direct to retailer partnerships begin.
Two greenhouse properties are added and the main farm undergoes its largest and most modernized greenhouse expansion to date.
Peonies are rooted and harvesting begins.
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2020s
Stewart Rd Farm is built, adding 20 more acres of growing space. This high-tech greenhouse features state of the art growing facilities built to optimize and grow plants at scale while utilizing sustainable growing practices.
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