Piccolo Farm Organics (PFO) is owned and operated by Steve D’Alimonte & Lisa Lopez in the backyard of their property in Guelph, Ontario — the traditional land of the Mississauga, Attiwonderonk, Anishinabe and Haudenosaunee Peoples.

Who We Are

Mission

To grow healthy and flavourful Italian varieties of vegetables, or vegetables commonly used in Italian cuisine, using no-till and regenerative farming methods and provide them directly from farm(er) to customer.

Vision

On a quarter of an acre, PFO aims to demonstrate that by using non-mechanized and regenerative farming methods, food can be flavourful and healthy to both people and planet. PFO is also a celebration of heritage by showing that culturally specific vegetable varieties from around the world can and should be grown locally.

Values

- A commitment to organically grown vegetables

- Use of regenerative soil practices which result in higher quality and more flavourful vegetables

- No-till farming methods including use of mulch and cover crops to maintain soil moisture, structure and health while reducing use of irrigation

- Using hand tools for almost all tasks, reducing reliance on fossil fuels

- Collaboration with other small farmers to help ensure success for all

- Celebrating Italian heritage in Canada

What We Grow

PFO primarily grows Italian varieties of vegetables or vegetables commonly used in Italian cuisine. Cut greens (salad mix or “misticanza”, spinach, arugula, microgreens and rapini) and herbs (basil, oregano and parsley) will be available throughout the year; tomatoes, hot peppers, garlic, onions, eggplant, fennel, beans and squash will be available in mid-Summer through the fall. PFO also offers focaccia, pasta and sauces made with ingredients grown on our farm.