Ontario farm closes after 8 generations. Its part of a growing generational shift [Video]

After 180 years and eight generations of farming, Lindley’s Farm and Market near Hamilton will be permanently shutting down its operations, highlighting an uptick in recent farm closures across Ontario.

Following a quiet closing of the farm market two weekends ago, the family announced its retirement to the public in a heartfelt post on social media.

The family shared that they would be shutting down operations at the popular Ancaster farm on Fiddler’s Green Road, known for its pumpkins, strawberries and beloved market with farm-grown produce.

“The Lindley family is forever thankful to all our staff, customers and friends over the countless years of business, of being able to provide from the land. There have been hard times along the way, which have always made way for incredibly satisfying times,” they said in the caption.

While the farm market permanently closed its doors on Nov. 3, the family noted that …