Carrying on the family business with a twist;
Jared and Jenessa de Dood began operating Farmer Johns Market in winter of 2024. They keep busy year round working on the dairy, as well as their own certified organic layer farm. They hope you enjoy the changes they have implemented since taking over the store from previous owners, John and June de Dood
Experience the cozy atmosphere of our cafe at Farmer Johns Market with our tots corner and robot-milking viewing area. Indulge in hand crafted cafe drinks as well as treats and sandwiches made in house.
We do our best to find the most local items while also valuing price and quality. While the majority of our items are sourced within the Okanagan (look for our local sticker) Our short growing season limits us, in result, we rely on the remainder of our province to keep our shelves stocked.
John & Jeanette de Dood married in 1957 While living in Canoe B.C. they purchased their first dairy cow. At this time John was also working a full time job at the mill in canoe. They went on to move to Grindrod with their five children (Brenda, John, Bill, Michelle, and Mitzi) to expand their farm. John retired in 1991 and his eldest son
John & Jeanette de Dood married in 1957 While living in Canoe B.C. they purchased their first dairy cow. At this time John was also working a full time job at the mill in canoe. They went on to move to Grindrod with their five children (Brenda, John, Bill, Michelle, and Mitzi) to expand their farm. John retired in 1991 and his eldest son John took over. Farmer John passed away in 2021 and is remembered by his loving wife Jeanette, all five of their children, 15 grandchildren, and 20 (+counting) great grandchildren.
The dairy farm 'Sunninghill Holsteins' has 105 holsteins milking at the farm on site. All milking is done by two Lely robots, which you can see live from our cafe viewing window. Feel free to check out the calves, located at the east of the barn. The De Doods farm approximately 200 acres of land growing crops such as corn, alfalfa, grass,
The dairy farm 'Sunninghill Holsteins' has 105 holsteins milking at the farm on site. All milking is done by two Lely robots, which you can see live from our cafe viewing window. Feel free to check out the calves, located at the east of the barn. The De Doods farm approximately 200 acres of land growing crops such as corn, alfalfa, grass, and barley. Please call or email to inquire about farm tours.
It is important to our family to know where our food comes from as well as the quality of life our animals have. When purchasing products from Farmer Johns Market we don't want to just sell you a product but also educate the public of the farming process that takes place. Many of our products are from hard working small scale farms
With our love for animals, we have decided to put in a petting zoo! Once the ground is hard enough we will be starting on a shelter. Come June, this funny farm will be open to the public free-of-charge following store hours.
