Small family farming is a way of life

Small family farming is a way of life at Coombs Family Farms

At Coombs, we still farm our own land, produce maple syrup, and package our maple products. This is a rarity these days. In addition to our own farm, we source our product from other small independent family farmers who share our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and sustainable forestry management. And as we have grown, we have worked hard to keep our farm active. For us, small family farming is a way of life..

Small is a Big Idea
Small farms play a big role in preserving the health and character of our land. They help to protect ecosystems, conserve our resources, and keep an important lifestyle alive. Small farms also provide opportunities for us all to learn more about where the foods we eat come from - and how we can play a more direct, engaged role in determining how our food is produced, and how it gets to our table. When it comes to a sustainable agriculture, small is a big idea.

We value the close relationships we have with other small farmers. We know these farmers as individuals, we understand their unique situations, their operations, and their values. Each and every one of the farmers who supply our organic syrup are certified organic by the Quality Assurance International (QAI).

Our support goes beyond that of simply purchasing their syrup. We provide much-needed pre-season equipment credit, training, and resources to help other independent small farmers meet today's challenges. This helps maintain their family farms and lifestyle for future generations.

Coombs Family Farms Supports Small Independent Family Farmers by;
•	Buying maple syrup from hundreds of small family farmers.
•	Providing badly needed cash flow. Our company offers pre-season credit for necessary equipment such as evaporators, health spouts, tanks – virtually any equipment needed by cash strapped farmers – in exchange for maple syrup at harvest time.
•	Conducting free training seminars and an annual Open House that covers subjects such as maple forest management, responsible tree tapping, using energy-saving reverse osmosis evaporators, working with low-impact vacuum tubing, and producing value-added maple products such as candies and sugars, and more.