Certified Organic Asparagus
Asparagus is a perennial crop that is harvested from early May until late June. We hand pick 7 acres daily during the harvest season with the help of our seasonal staff who are local students. We also hand grade our asparagus taking into account the diameter, length and shape of the spear.
On the farm we sell 2 grades of asparagus. #1s which is what you see in the grocery stores, and #2s which we lovingly call the “ugly cousins”! These are spears that are visually imperfect and not able to be sold in stores. Because of their irregularities they are sold for a lesser price, but they taste the same! A great way to consume certified organic produce in an economically friendly way.
- Free of: GMOs, synthetic pesticides/herbicides/fungicides, irradiation, chemical fertilizers, sewage sludge, antibiotics 100%
- EcoCert Canada certified organic 100%
Garlic Scapes
Available in the late spring, scapes are a becoming an increasingly popular culinary delicacy. Similar in appearance to a green onion, scapes are offshoots of the garlic plant, that if left to mature, produce the seed pod which allows the plant to reproduce. They are versatile with a mild garlic flavour and can be used in countless dishes such as stir fries, omelets, and mashed potatoes. Scapes are frequently pickled.
Music Garlic
One of the most common varieties of garlic grown in Ontario. This tried and true variety is a constant producer of a medium pungency garlic that stores well. Music is a hardneck variety with an average of 4-6 cloves per bulb.
Our garlic is available throughout the winter at the farm store or can be shipped Canada wide.
- Free of: GMOs, synthetic pesticides/herbicides/fungicides, irradiation, chemical fertilizers, sewage sludge, antibiotics 100%
- EcoCert Canada certified organic 100%
Pastured Poultry
We produce pasture raised, non-GMO chicken. The chicks arrive at our farm when they are just days old, being tended to with great care. Once they are big and strong enough, they live outside in a moveable pen called a ‘chicken tractor’ that is moved on a daily basis to fresh pasture, allowing the chickens to live as chickens should.
The chickens are taken to a government inspected abattoir for processing.
On average our chickens weigh about 6lbs and are available as whole chickens as well as various cuts.
We do carry the backbones which make incredible broth.
Chicken is available year round in the farm store.
Free Range Eggs
Available year round. We keep a small flock of hens that have access to outside space and all of the grass and bugs they can handle! They also enjoy a cozy, cage free, home in the 150yr old barn that is our happy little hen house.
Please note that although our hens are medication free and spend most of their time on pasture, we have not added the eggs to our organic certification.
Pickled Asparagus
Mazak Farms offers picked asparagus so you can enjoy a taste of spring all year long! Using our asparagus, our friends at In a Jam from Melbourne On. (www.inajam.ca) create fantastic pickled asparagus in two flavours, regular and hot. Regular is a favourite for our children who often take it in their school lunches while the hot flavor is a favourite of the adults who can handle a little ‘kick’.
Pickled asparagus is always a great hostess or teacher gift and is excellent as a garnish in a Caesar! The pickled asparagus is available year round here at the farm.
Wood Chips for Meat Smokers
Wood Chips for Meat Smokers
Available for pick up or can be ordered for shipping via the online store.
Wood available:
- Apple- pairs well with chicken, pork and wild foul
- Cherry- pairs well with chicken, turkey, and ham
- Hickory- pairs well with ribs, red meat, and poultry
- Maple-poultry, pork and game foul
Chips available in 1lb and 5lb bags as well as in 20lb bulk bags.
Please head to our online store for pricing.
Firewood
Locally harvested hardwood is available for pick up at the farm year round. We sell the firewood in different amounts suitable for a small fire in a fireplace or enough to heat your home for the winter. All of the wood we sell is seasoned and ready to burn. All wood is split into pieces that will fit into a standard wood burner.
Delivery of firewood is also available year round. All wood is delivered by the face cord via a truck and trailer.
Custom orders for items such live edge stepping stones are also available. Please speak with Barry for details. 226-238-4634
Certified Organic Rhubarb
Despite being used most commonly to create delicious desserts, rhubarb is actually a vegetable that is high in vitamin C and dietary fiber. Some people claim that Shedden, Ontario grows the finest rhubarb in the world, and Mazak Farms is just down the road. Rhubarb is a celery-like plant with edible stalks. The leaves of the plant are not to be consumed as they are toxic to humans. Rhubarb is available early spring and throughout the summer. Our favourite way to use rhubarb is to make ‘rhubarb juice.’ The kids love it!
- Free of: GMOs, synthetic pesticides/herbicides/fungicides, irradiation, chemical fertilizers, sewage sludge, antibiotics 100%
- EcoCert Canada certified organic 100%
