Forman Farms
Forman Farms
Forman Farms is a fully diversified family farm, in operation since 1973. We grow corn, soybeans, and grain; offer land improvement services; sell SwitchGreen pellets; offer consulting to local farmers; and provide trucking and delivery services.
Cash Cropping
Forman Farms grows mainly soybeans, corn, and grains for sale and grows switchgrass straw for processing in the SwitchGreen pellet mill. Charles Forman has been no-till cropping since 1963, a practice that helps to build organic matter in the soil and reduce erosion, soil compaction, and diesel consumption on the farm. We sell most of our grains to large Ontario processors. We do, however, happily supply one ton totes of corn for use as livestock feed, biomass fuel, feed for hunters, and lamb finishing. Forman Farms also performs some custom work for local farmers.
Forman Farms grows many of its crops on rented land and does everything it can to maintain its reputation as an ideal tenant. We tile drain, dig ditches, fertilize, spread compost and lime, and clear fence lines to improve the property values of our landlords. We were one of the first growers of Identity Preserved (IP) soybeans for export in Ontario, and continue to seek new and expanding crop markets to grow into. In 2014 Forman Farms is excited to be growing its first experimental crop of millet for grain sales and forage!
Property Improvement and Agricultural Services
Forman Farms has crews and equipment available for fence-line clearing, fertilizing, excavating, land clearing, and brush grinding. We have accepted contracts to demolish old buildings and clear land for new ones. We also accept welding commissions and offer consulting services to new farmers. We are experienced builders of barns, greenhouses and hoop houses. Landscaping services are also available in collaboration with our greenhouse garden centre staff.
Pellet Mill
The SwitchGreen pellet mill located at Forman Farms processes pellets for fuel, bedding, and mulch. Pellets are made from varying ratios of switchgrass, waste wood, and other agricultural biomass depending on their end use. Pellets are sold in one ton totes, with plans to expand into bagging this year. SwitchGreen pellets are of high quality and made from plant products that either improve the environment through their growth (purpose-grown biomass switchgrass) or would otherwise have clogged up landfills (waste wood from local manufacturers and transfer stations). Visit the SwitchGreen website or contact us for more information.
Mulches
Forman Farms has a variety of pine mulches available for bulk purchase in Spring and Summer. Pine mulches around flower beds and trees control erosion, retain moisture, suppress weeds, add organic matter to soil structures, and look good to boot! We grind high quality red, brown, black, and gold dyed pine mulches or natural pine mulch for landscapers, property owners, and depots. Composted pine mulch is also available. Switchgrass pellets or chopped straw are excellent mulches for spreading on field vegetables and can be used by certified organic growers.
Trucking and Delivery Services
Trucking services are available to deliver grain, bulk supplies, and equipment. We are fully insured and licensed to get your crops to a grain elevator, deliver mulch to your yard, move brush off your property, and move any other bulk supplies around Eastern Ontario.
Featuring:
Switchgrass
Fast growing hardy perennial, native to north America.