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Highline Mushrooms
715 Road 5
Leamington, Ontario N8H 3V6
519-326-8643
info@highlinemushrooms.com
www.highlinemushrooms.com
Dr. Murray O’Neil founded Highline Mushrooms as a small operation in Leamington,
Ontario. Since its modest beginnings, it has grown into one of the
largest independent family owned and operated mushroom farms in all
of Canada, as well as one of the most technically advanced. It is
a proactive, innovative, and resourceful company, dedicated to aggressively
pursuing excellence. Highline strives to consistently grow quality
products, delivered on a timely basis, in a cordial manner, and at
very competitive prices. Today, in addition to the original East
farm, Highline includes a larger modern West farm as well as locations
in Wellington, Ontario and Montreal, Quebec.
Dr. O'Neil passed away in late June of 2007. He will be greatly missed, but his
family continues his work. Read more about Dr. Murray O'Neil here.
Dr. O’Neil began Highline Mushrooms in 1961. After years of innovation,
industry changes, and growth, his goal remained simple—to grow the best quality
mushrooms possible.
Highline employs more than 650 “associates” who live in surrounding communities
of the three facilities. Dr. O’Neil passed away recently in June of 2007,
but he remains the driving force behind the continued success and growth
of Highline. Our president, Glenn Martin, had been working closely with
him for nearly 20 years.
Highline specializes in growing white, mini bella, and portabella
mushrooms without the use of ANY pesticides or chemicals commonly
used in the cultivation of mushrooms. We also grow shiitake,
oyster, enoki, and a new family of dried mushrooms.
As a boy, Dr. O’Neil worked on his family’s farm. After attending
medical school and running a successful medical practice, farming was
still an important aspect of his upbringing.
The opportunity to be a contributing member of the community, while
providing wholesome, natural, and delicious food alternatives, is very
important. The chance to start fresh with each crop and to make noticeable,
ongoing improvements is very satisfying. Growing mushrooms is particularly
rewarding because they can be enjoyed fresh all year round. From soup
to salad, stir-fry and side dishes, their (the mushroom’s) versatility
make them a perfect ingredient for every meal of the day.
Many mushroom growers use pesticides and other chemicals as a method
to combat diseases and pests. Highline has developed a method for preparing
growing substrate and rotating crops, eliminating the need for ANY of
the chemical treatments most commonly used. As a result, all Highline
white, mini bella, and portabella mushrooms are grown without any pesticides.
In addition, we also grow a line of 100% certified organic mushrooms.
We expect continued success and growth for many years to come.
Highline is committed to providing safe, healthy, and delicious mushrooms
to our valued customers. We will continue to approach farming the way
we always have—by doing the right things and by doing things right.
Highline supplies conventional mushrooms as well as 100% certified
organic mushrooms.
We believe consumers are searching for healthy food and lifestyle alternatives
for themselves and their families. For this, Highline offers a solution—organic
mushrooms with the same outstanding appearance, taste, and freshness as their
conventionally grown counterparts. In addition, Highline has long been environmentally
conscious, implementing earth-friendly practices throughout our growing process.
People have different reasons for their interest in organic products, particularly
as it relates to produce. Many select organic to avoid chemicals. Some prefer
the freshness and taste of naturally grown fruits and vegetables. Still others
choose organic lifestyles as a way to help protect and preserve our environment.
Whatever the reason, Highline is proud to grow and provide beautiful, great-tasting
organic mushrooms.
Updated 9/4/2007 |
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