A Specialty Vegetable Farm Rooted in Ohio
Our Story
About The Farm
For more than 40 years, The Chef’s Garden has grown exceptional specialty vegetables for some of the world’s finest chefs. Today, our third-generation family farm in Huron, Ohio, grows a diversity of vegetables, herbs, microgreens and edible flowers with one goal in mind: to grow food that tastes better.
Led by brothers Farmer Lee Jones and Bob Jones, our family and farm team combine an old-world philosophy of farming with new-world technology. We care for the soil, pay close attention to every stage of a plant’s life and continually look for better ways to grow flavorful, nutrient-rich food.
Growing Specialty Vegetables For Flavor
At The Chef’s Garden, we don’t grow vegetables simply to fill a box, we grow them for the experience they create at the table.
Our specialty vegetables are selected and grown with flavor, texture, color, and aroma in mind. From heirloom and unique seasonal vegetables to specialty herbs, microgreens, and edible flowers, we grow a diversity of crops that bring something distinctive to the plate.
For more than 40 years, our relationships with chefs have helped shape the way we farm. They challenge us to seek out unique varieties, pay attention to the smallest details, and grow each crop to reach its fullest potential. That close connection between chef and farmer continues to influence what we plant, how we grow it, and when we harvest it.
We believe every part of a plant’s life offers something unique to the plate—and that great flavor begins in the soil.
Brothers
We are a third-generation farm, led by brothers Lee Jones and Bob Jones, dedicated to growing exceptional vegetables that are more flavorful, nutrient-dense, and visually appealing than ordinary produce. We offer a wide variety of specialty and unique vegetables, herbs, microgreens, and edible flowers, all grown to the highest standards.
Flavor
When you eat a vegetable from The Chef’s Garden, you’re experiencing a sensory journey. You’re feeling the passion and dedication of our farm family. From our vegetable’s vibrant colors and intoxicating aromas to their crisp textures and delectable flavors, they will make you appreciate the beauty of what nature has to offer.
Chefs
That’s why some of the world’s most acclaimed chefs and restaurants use our fresh, seasonal vegetables to create visually stunning and incredibly flavorful dishes. The same delicious ingredients are available to home cooks to enhance their joy of cooking and dining, delivered directly from our Farm to your door.
Regenerative Agriculture
We utilize regenerative farming practices that restore soil health, promote biodiversity, and conserve natural resources. We care deeply about revitalizing the land, growing nutrient-rich vegetables, and positively impacting the environment for future generations. Over the past 40 years, our goal has always been to practice world-class agriculture and to grow vegetables that are healthy for both you and the environment.
Food System
Above all, we strive to improve the food system through teamwork. That’s why we collaborate with world-renowned chefs, scientists, medical professionals, and other food experts to share our knowledge and experience and create new and exciting culinary experiences. But at the heart of this teamwork is an unwavering commitment to caring for, supporting, and inspiring our farm family and being responsible members of our local community.
Mission
The Chef’s Garden is more than a farm. We are a community of individuals whose collective mission is to grow exceptional vegetables, care for each other and the land, and to inspire a vegetable-forward future. We invite you to be a part of our farm family.
Regenerative Agriculture at The Chef’s Garden
We believe great vegetables begin with healthy soil. That’s why regenerative agriculture is central to how we farm at The Chef’s Garden. Our regenerative farming practices focus on rebuilding soil health, encouraging biodiversity, conserving natural resources and creating a healthier growing environment for future generations. For us, regenerative agriculture isn’t simply a label. It is an ongoing commitment to understanding our land, learning from nature and finding better ways to farm.
Meet The Jones Family
A Three-Generation Family Farm
For more than 40 years, The Chef’s Garden has remained a family-owned and family-operated farm rooted in Huron, Ohio. What began with the vision of our patriarch, Bob Jones Sr., has grown into a three-generation farming legacy built on hard work, resilience, and an unwavering belief in growing better food.
Today, brothers Bob and Lee Jones carry that vision forward, working alongside the next generation of the Jones family and a dedicated team. Each generation brings new ideas and new ways of looking at the land, while staying grounded in the lessons passed down before them.
Our family has experienced difficult seasons, unpredictable weather, and challenges that have tested our resolve. But those experiences have strengthened our commitment to the land and to one another. They have taught us that a farm isn’t built in a single season, it is cultivated over generations.
From our fields in Huron, Ohio, we continue to grow specialty vegetables for chefs and home cooks while investing in the health and future of the farm. We are proud of where we come from, grateful for those who came before us, and committed to leaving the land better for those who come next.