Coutts Country Flavours Store is all about local. Now in its fourth year, Coutts offers a variety of products ranging from frozen meats including beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey, bison, emu and elk, to ready-to-eat meals (made with ingredients from the farm), and fresh produce grown by more than 21 area farmers. Everything in the store is sourced as close to home as possible. Diana and Ron have obtained organic certification for their farm. They produce certified organic Belgian blue beef, maple syrup and vegetables. Diana also makes baked goods, and preserves and jams sweetened with their own syrup. Diana is always looking for new producers and growers who can supply products to meet growing customer demand.
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Sundays 11 am to 5 pm.
farmer profiles
Diana and Ron Coutts
Caroline and Patrick Ouellette
Ferme Ouellete has a long history. First established in 1852 by the Mather family, Patrick and Caroline Ouellette purchased the Century Farm in 2002, and immediately began setting down roots.
Patrick and Caroline believe strongly that traditional farming is the best way to do business – best for humans, best for animals, and best for the environment. Caroline, who comes from a long line of farmers, credits her mother and grandmother with instilling in her a deep understanding and respect for nature that is reflected in everything she does. Patrick’s niche is his horses. He readily admits he would rather work with his team than on his tractor and says he finds peace and quiet in the sound of their breathing. Patrick’s respect and fondness for his horses can work magic and the horses always respond and reciprocate.
The love and dedication Caroline and Patrick put in everything they do is evident to anyone who visits Ferme Ouellette Farm. They sell at the Farmgate on Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM April to December.
Chemical-free products! Culinary/medicinal herbs, vegetables, jams made over a woodstove, pasture-raised beef cuts (frozen) and meat birds (chicken and turkey) - advanced orders strongly recommended. Also offer the famous "Garlic Grapeseed Oil" and other well-known wine vinegars. PLUS locally-produced items such as goat-milk soaps, garlic cloves, honey, maple syrup, pure beeswax candles, certified Organic/Fair Trade loose teas, minced lamb meat and sausages, uniquely designed jewellery, hand-knitted items and other gift ideas.
Wendy Banks
In 2007, Wendy Banks and her husband Rick Trudeau created a unique delivery service providing area restaurants and individuals with locally produced food and value added products. The business developed as Wendy became more concerned for the future of area farmers. She felt compelled to better inform consumers about their food sources. Combined with Rick’s experience as a courier, they are able to serve an extensive area stretching from Merrickville to Picton.
Responding to consumer demand led the local couple to transform a school house built in the late 1800’s into an old fashioned country market fittingly called Wendy’s Country Market. The 1100 square foot building on Wendy’s parent’s farm, Corn Acre Farms, is filled with food grown and produced locally. The list of products is impressive and includes items from over 40 local farmers and artisans. They welcome and will answer any questions regarding the production practices used for any of the products they sell, because…”we care about what you eat.”
Wendy understands better than most, the importance of healthy food sources as she deals daily with a compromised immune system and multiple sensitivities. Wendy and Rick who grow a wide variety of chemical free vegetables and herbs on their own farm look forward to providing healthy wholesome food for your family.
Locally-produced beef, bison, chicken, lamb, turkey, and cheese, eggs, in season veggies, gluten-free products, bake goods, syrup, honey, fresh fudge, and homemade preserves. Delivery available throughout the year.