Our Story - Maple Park Farm
Maple Park Farm is a family-owned greenhouse and farm near Tofield, Alberta, operated by Kent and Stacey Rude and their family. Kent comes from at least three generations of mixed grain and cattle farming in Beaver County.
In 2005, he and Stacey added a greenhouse to the operation, and what started as a way to diversify a working farm has grown into 18,000 square feet of growing space offering bedding plants, fresh vegetables, and cut flowers to families across the region.
We know that when you choose where to buy your plants, your vegetables, or your wedding flowers, you are placing trust in someone. That matters to us. We have spent over 20 years trying to deserve it, and we don't take it for granted.
The Family Behind The Farm
Hey There, we're the Rude's!
We are a small family farm located in rural Alberta with a passion for growing.
Most days you can find us getting our hands dirty working on the farm. It may be in the field, gardens, greenhouses or with the animals.
When we aren't busy working on the farm you can catch us at the lake, at a rink, rodeo or cooking smores around a campfire. These are a few of our favorite past times.
Thank-you!
Kent, Stacey, Kaitlyn & Ty
How It All Began
We started with one small greenhouse in the winter of 2004 and opened our doors for our first bedding plant season in May 2005. Back then we had 1,800 square feet and a lot of determination.
Today we grow in over 18,000 square feet of greenhouse space. Expanded one season at at time, including dismantling and rebuilding a full 5-bay gutter-connect greenhouse piece by piece after purchasing it from a retiring tomato grower in Brooks in 2008. Every square foot of what you see today was earned.
We are not the biggest greenhouse in Alberta. Bet we are the one that has been rooted in Beaver County since the beginning.
Giving Back to Our Community
We are committed to supporting our local businesses and non-profits. Not only do we believe in the importance of investing in our community, but we also recognize the positive impact that small businesses and non-profits have on our society.
We make a point to give back to our community through volunteering and supporting various organizations.
We believe in the power of collective action and the importance of being actively engaged in making our community a better place.
We also support local schools, sports teams and community organizations through our spring plant fundraising program. It's one of the simplest fundraisers around. No order forms, no pre-selling, just 20% of every plant sale sent directly to your group.
BMO Farm Family Award
In 2019, we received the BMO Farm Family Award for Beaver County. A recognition given to farming families who demonstrate commitment to their land, their community, and their craft.
Being nominated by our community meant more to us than winning. It told us that what we were building here actually mattered to the people around us. We don't mention this to impress anyone. We mention it because it is a reminder of why we do this work.
We are proud to farm this land and to serve this community. That has never changed.
Where to find us
Tofield
18311 Township Road 502
(780) 662-3820
If you would like to visit, ask about our CSA, or simply say hello. We would love to hear from you!