Family behind Lindley's Farm and Market retiring after 180 years in the Hamilton area

Lindley's Farm and Market in Hamilton will be "winding down" operations after 180 years of serving the community.

In an Instagram post this week, the family-owned farm said retirement is the reason behind the move.

The farm, located at 900 Fiddler's Green Rd., had a market that sold locally grown produce, with seasonal family activities including hayrides, a corn maze, strawberry picking and more.

The social media post said the market and farm have already closed and the land will be rented out, but strawberry picking will be available for at least one more season, in 2025.

According to the post, the Lindley family arrived in Burlington from Lincolnshire, England in 1842.

"Horticulture was their dream in Canada," read the post.

"The next generation bought land on Maple Ave., (Sand Road) in 1873 from Joseph Brant, Mohawk chief."

'Leaving a great legacy'

The farm was there for 100 years until 1973, when the family sold the land.

Eventually, the farm was moved to its Fiddler's Green Road location and built its market in 1980, according to the post.  

The Lindley family, who managed the farm for eight generations, said in the post they were "forever thankful to all our staff, customers and friends over the countless years of business, of being able to provide from the land."

In comments under the post, many community members showed support to the business for its years of service. 

Judy DiClaudio wrote: "I'm beyond sad to hear about the closure. Our go-to place for THE BEST vegetables … congratulations. Leaving a great legacy!"

Chantal Petrella thanked the business and said "three generations of my family have been visiting your farm. Definitely a big part of my childhood memories and now my kids."