Who They Are
Fenwood Farm is a family-owned farm located in Ancaster, Ontario. The farm is operated by John and Carol Fennema and their family. They have been raising poultry and other products for many years with a strong emphasis on quality and animal welfare
What They Do
Fenwood specializes in raising organic chicken and turkey. They are fed a nutritious, organic grain blend. Their poultry are raised without antibiotics, growth promoters, or animal by-products. The chickens have access to fresh air and outdoor space. They strive for good overall animal welfare with natural growth. Their poultry is air chilled (instead of water chilled), which helps preserve natural flavour and texture in the meat. They operate a farm shop on their property where customers can purchase meats, eggs, and sometimes other local goods. They also participate in community events and engage with local food culture.
What Makes Them Special
Organic Certification & Natural Feeding: Fenwood Farm’s poultry are certified organic by Pro-Cert, meaning the birds’ feed is free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and GMOs — a mark of strict quality standards we stand by.
Focus on Animal Welfare: The farm provides a more spacious, healthier environment for birds than typical commodity operations, allowing outdoor access and clean fresh air as part of their husbandry practices.
Superior Taste & Quality: Because of their attention to nutrition and air-chilling processing, our customers, both retail and wholesale, often report superior flavour and texture compared to conventionally processed poultry.
Community & Local Food Culture: Fenwood Farm is known as a local agritourism spot where people come not just to buy meat but to experience a small farm environment with seasonally themed specials and a welcoming atmosphere.
All the chicken sold on West Side beef are from Fenwood farms. If you are interested in trying their chickens, please look through our chicken selection here
