When this story began - some 40 years ago in Northwest Ohio - Farmer Jones could be The Story of our Family Farm found tinkering with an old John Deere tractor, making changes that would help to pull wagons of sweet corn from the field to the packing shed.  Every week, Farmer Bob and his two sons, Lee and Bobby, harvested and packed produce to take to the Cleveland Markets.  Every day, you could also see them selling behind their own produce stand in the front yard of their farm home not far from the shores of Lake Erie.

After the loss of acreage in the 1980s following a severe hailstorm, Farmer Jones and his sons made a decision to do things a little bit differently.  Conventional farming was out, and growing responsibly for quality instead of quantity was the direction the family took.

A new world of miniature vegetables, specialty lettuces, herbs and edible flowers blossomed at the farm located in the heart of Ohio’s vacationland.  In Huron, Ohio, the lake winds bring sweet, moist air and the soil – which was formerly lake bottom – is sandy and fertile.  This combination gave Farmer Jones the perfect spot for growing fruits and vegetables the right way, “slowly and gently in full accord with nature.™”  These are the words and the commitment that this family lives by even now – to produce food from their farm that looks good, tastes good, and is good for you.

Farming practices have changed over the years with an emphasis on volume vs. quality.  But, with Farmer Jones’ guidance, the entire family has embraced the traditional philosophies of farming and the importance of growing crops as safely as possible through natural means.  The Chefs Garden® is committed to finding new ways to improve productivity naturally to provide products with optimum shelf life, quality, flavor and nutrition through sustainable agriculture practices that rebuild the soil naturally.

Not surprising to Farmer Jones, the research has evolved into a “step back in time” using methods utilized by our great grandfathers.  The Chef’s Garden® tends to the soil while avoiding insecticides and other chemicals that are used nowadays to control weeds and insects – a conventional, contemporary method that produces flavorless high yields. Our methods and philosophies allow us to supply our products to some of the finest restaurants in the nation.

The Chefs Garden® is helping to win the war on unhealthy living through education and safe, quality food that is the most flavorful you will ever put on your plate!

We invite you to join us in our commitment to the return of good taste and safe food, believing that success comes from a willingness to provide the best-tasting and freshest products you can find.

A REMINDER OF THE CHEF’S GARDEN BELIEFS

GROWING OUR FUTURE FROM THE ROOTS OF OUR PAST

The Family Farm – We believe in preserving and protecting small farms and American farmland for the prosperity of future generations.

Sustainable Agricultural Practices – We practice classic farming techniques that begin by continually replenishing the soil that is the foundation for our products.

“Growing Slowly and Gently in Full Accord with Nature”®,-  Sustainably grown, our product provides optimum flavor and nutrient levels necessary for a healthy America.

Superior Food Safety – Adherence to food safety standards is our top priority as evidence by our “Superior” ratings from HACCP, Primus Labs and the American Institute of Baking.

Research and Development – Innovation and new product development helps us remain the leading the leading grower of artisanal products for top chefs  worldwide.

Chef and Farmer Concept™ – Our tenacious dedication to being the Chef’s personal farmer builds a great synergy between us.

Earth to Table™ – Ours is a “growing inventory” that is hand-harvested to order and delivered directly to you to assure the freshest, most flavorful produce available . . . along with the added benefit of prolonged shelf life.