2007 FARM MARKETERS OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Howard and Elsie Herrle, who were named by the Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing Association the 2007 Farm Marketers of the Year.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
"Just wanted to let you know how thrilled we are with your strawberries.
Stacey & I dealt with 10 flats and there were only two berries in the whole lot that were discarded. That's amazing!!!
"Obviously your staff really give their full attention when picking as there was no straw in the boxes either. I also found your
inside staff very courteous and helpfull which is often a rare thing these days.
"The berries themselves are juicy and delicious and so easy to prepare for the freezer.
While at your market I also picked up a large variety of other produce, all of which is top notch quality.
Thanks so much for the great overall experience."
NB
Fergus, Ontario
"My personal favourite place to go for locally grown ingredients is Herrle's Market, on Erb Street West between Waterloo and St. Agatha. The food there is always beautiful, and I like and trust the family that runs it."
Luisa D'Amato
A LITTLE FAMILY HISTORY...
Herrle’s is a family owned and operated farm, located just west of Waterloo Ontario. This year, 2008, marks the 150th year that the Herrle family has farmed the land at 1243 Erb’s Road. We are delighted that our children, the 6th generation of Herrle’s, can call our fields of sweet corn, strawberries, peas, beans and pumpkins their back yard playground!
Our retail farming business began in 1964 when Howard and Elsie Herrle began growing a few acres of sweet corn and selling it from their garage. The Herrle name soon became known for its fresh from the field sweet corn.
In 1988, we built our Farm Market and extended our season to October 31. We also expanded our field production of sweet corn, peas, beans, cucumber, beets, spinach, zucchini, squash, and pumpkins. In the same year, a bakery was built in our Farm Market. Customers were greeted with the aroma of freshly baked pies, muffins, butter tarts, chelsea buns, and cookies!
In 1995, we expanded our Market with a beautiful post and beam addition that was hand notched, pegged and constructed by a team of local Mennonite craftsmen. The following year, we extended our season into June to include fresh strawberries, with a Pick your Own Patch for customers wishing to foray into the fields, or freshly picked berries for those enjoying the country atmosphere and convenience of our Farm Market.
With an indoor train to delight youngsters, and an outdoor corn maze and play area, a visit to Herrle’s is always a pleasurable family experience.
Today our Farm Market is brimming with fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, homemade jams and preserves, local Honey and Maple Syrup, breads and baking, fruit juices, snack foods and decorative wooden crafts.
The Herrle family, comprised of Howard and Elsie, Karen, James and Michelle, and Joanne and Trevor, invite you and your family to come and enjoy our Farm Market, in its beautiful agricultural setting that we are proud to refer to as home.
