Wholesome Pickins is owned and operated by David and Jenn VanDeVelde.  The beautiful farm landscape is located on the East side of Delhi, Ontario just a stone's throw from Lake Erie.  The farm market is moving into its sixth growing season and the budding market is quickly becoming known as the place to stop for farm fresh produce.

The VanDeVelde farm has been in operation since the early 1930's when Archie VanDeVelde came from Belgium and settled in the area.  He began growing Tobacco on several farms he owned in Norfolk County but chose to make the Delhi farm his home.  The farm has thrived growing tobacco through the years and as David and Jenn looked to continue in the family business they chose to use their education in horticulture to take the farm in a different direction.  They began growing strawberries in 2005 and in 2007 added ever-bearing strawberries to the fields.  In the 2010 season the growing business will see many changes with the renovation of a brand new market.

The heart of the business remains strawberries and it is the ever-bearing berries that are making waves across Norfolk County.  These delicious berries begin producing in late May and continue to bear large-size, bright red fruit until Thanksgiving.  This crop has caused many whispers through the county as many customers just can't believe they can get fresh strawberries in August!!  We continue to increase the acreage of these great berries and we look forward to many happy August customers.

With the help of the rich, sandy Norfolk County soil, area farmers are able to grow a wide-variety of fruits and vegetables.  This season the market will carry our own raspberries and fall bearing raspberries.  We also provide Norfolk's best-tasting sweet corn, new potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, green and yellow beans, cherries, blueberries, cucumbers, asparagus and other in-season fruits and veggies all grown by our friends and neighbors.  Everything sold at Wholesome Pickins is fresh from a Norfolk County farm because we believe it is important to Know Where Your Food Comes From!!

 Wholesome Pickins Market is expanding to become your one stop shopping for fresh, local products!

We are 100% committed to providing all of the best that Norfolk County has to offer.  This season you will be able to find a variety of cheese products manufactured by Jensen Cheese in Simcoe.  Frozen hamburgers and Steaks from Sarah's Farm, as well as, a delicious variety of peanut, fudge and snacks from Kernal Peanuts in Vittoria.  You can also purchase sweet honey made by our neighbors at Harmony Hives.  Check out our Norfolk's Best page for more information on the local companies we love to work with!

You can also visit our pick-your-own strawberry patch anytime in the month of June! 

As we look to continue providing quality produce we hope to grow our customer base and keep our regulars happy!

We are the perfect stop on the way from London, Woodstock, Brantford and even Toronto to the lake and we always have something fresh to add to your get-a-way weekend. 

Stop and visit David, Jenn, Ryan, Emily and the whole family at Wholesome Pickins!

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