The Farm
Purchasing Bizjak Farms
In 2014, the opportunity came to purchase the original Bizjak Farms from Mimi’s brother and in 2014 we were able to get financing and began working with the land.
The first few years were very tough. We did not have much in the way of equipment and the farm needed a lot of replanting and tending to the soil. Ignacio spent most of the evenings doing research on best growing practices and visiting other fruit farmers in the area; who we came to know and who were respected for their farming practices. It was very important to both of us that we were learning from other farmers that aligned with our values and philosophy.
Over A Decade Later
Over a decade later we have been blessed to have been able to grow and thrive in a community that has supported us throughout the years. We feel so deeply connected to this land that has been in our family for over four decades and so grateful to this land that has given us the financial means to feed our family and teach our children the importance of growing healthy, nutrient rich food, that nurtures the body and soul. There’s a reason the saying goes “You are what you eat”.
The Journey
A Decade Of Growth
Bizjak & Sons, Niagara — 1974
1974
Mimi’s parents purchase a fruit farm in Niagara — land that would become Reyes Farms.
2005
Ignacio first arrives in Canada through the Seasonal Agriculture Worker Program, beginning his farming journey.
2014
Mimi + Ignacio purchase the original Bizjak Farms and begin working with the land.
Today
Growing 9 fruits across early, mid and late seasons — at five Toronto farmers markets.
Looking Ahead
We Truly Love Growing Our Fruits And Vegetables
Farming keeps us humble, in awe of mother nature and builds resilience and strength in us every day through the challenges we are called to do.
We continue to strive to steward our farm with best practices, to grow healthy food that feeds our bodies and builds healthy strong communities around us.
We are excited to continue learning, growing and building Reyes Farms and hope that in doing so one of our children can continue what we started.
