From Heritage to Harvest: Our Shared Farm Story

At Lantz Farms, farming is more than a job. It is a way of life that has been passed down through five generations of hardworking, dirt-under-the-nails, heart-in-the-land family farmers.

Our story began in the 1880s when Annius and Karolina Lantz immigrated from Jämtland County, Sweden, and settled on the Canadian prairies near Wetaskiwin, Alberta. In 1905, their son, Nils, and his wife, Annie, homesteaded land east of Calgary and laid the foundation for what would become Lantz Farms.

The land has remained in the family ever since, with each generation adding its own chapter to the story. From Henning and Betty Lantz and their sons, Roy and Dave, to Dave and Eve Lantz and their children, Kacey, Nilsa and Janna, the farm has been built through hard work, family tradition and a deep respect for the land.

In 2011, we expanded into the East Kootenays of British Columbia after purchasing a unique 500-acre property along the Kootenay River between Wasa and Skookumchuck. Today, the BC farm is home to our market garden, premium hay production, commercial Angus cattle and a lively flock of chickens. It is also where you will find our much-loved roadside Veggie Shack.

The BC farm is operated by Mike and Kacey Day, along with their three children, who proudly represent the sixth generation of the Lantz family of farmers. They are already learning the ropes by helping in the gardens, feeding chickens and riding along for calving checks. It is safe to say the future of Lantz Farms is in good hands.

Meanwhile, our Alberta grain farm continues to thrive just east of Calgary, where we grow wheat, barley, canola and peas. Dave Lantz operates the Alberta side alongside a hardworking group of like-minded farmers, including Mark Grant, Steve, Ben and Andrew McElroy.

When an extra set of hands is needed, Team B, Evan and Janna Kolbuc, are always ready to jump in with backup support and a few laughs. It truly takes a village, or at least a very well-fed crew, to keep everything running smoothly during seeding and harvest.

Although our farms are located in two different provinces, we operate as one close-knit family farm. We share knowledge, equipment, plenty of laughs and a deep love for the land.

We believe in farming responsibly, supporting our local communities and growing good food for good people, whether that means our famous sweet corn or a field full of wheat.

Thank you for being part of our story. Whether you are stopping by The Veggie Shack, picking pumpkins with your family or serving a meal made with something we grew, we are so glad you are here.