Bruisma Bio became organic in 1999 when Jan Bruisma saw the neighbours at that time also cultivated organically and that this could be a good cultivation option. There was no turning back. Since they’re stopped using chemicals on their fields, they’ve seen an increase on insect biodiversity. They also grow cover crops and us organic manure to fertilize their fields. They currently cultivate 90 hectares with crops as potatoes, celeriac, broccoli, and shallots. 

Frank de Koning has a modern biodynamic greenhouse horticulture company with four locations in Brielle and Tinte. Peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers and aubergines are grown in rotation in Frank’s greenhouses. ‘Growing good-quality organic products is only possible in an environment where soil fertility is in order, which allows strong plants to develop that have natural resilience. A strong plant is less susceptible to fungi and diseases, which means that intervention by the grower is much less necessary. So everything starts with the basics: the soil.”

Nieuweboer is an organic horticultural company on the Zeedijk in the Hoarne region in Pietersbierum. The company is run by Kees Nieuweboer and his wife Loes. The head-neck-rump farm dates from 1840. Kees and Loes have 42.5 hectares of leafy crops, wheat, & harvested crops. They have been growing organic products for 15 years, which means, among other things, that no toxic substances have been sprayed on the crop.

The transition to an organic company actually has its origins in the years after the land consolidation in 1970 – 1975. Due to a declining interest in horticulture, islands were left fallow. I plowed some of these fallow islands and started growing cabbage on them. The cultivation on these plots was significantly less affected by diseases than the islands that had not been fallow. That brought the insight into how important crop rotation is. Moreover, I sometimes forgot to spray those fields and when I went to check, the weeds were not that bad. Because the cabbage had grown large and wide, the weeds simply had no room. It was actually a very logical step.

BioRomeo is a family business, started in the 1940s. At the time of reclamation, Krispijn’s grandparents single-handedly converted the seabed into the current polder landscape, thus acquiring a piece land to start a farm. In 2006, a step further was taken in terms of nature-oriented approach, from then on the company is biodynamic and all products fall under the Demeter license.

Bio Brothers lets nature do its work as much as possible. Johan: “Just think: a plant is very capable of solving its own problems and achieving growth, but it must be given the space to do so. It is our job to create optimal growing conditions.

Meet Wiard Visser, a fourth-generation farmer from Zuid Holland, who believes in the symphony of nature. He has been instrumental in transitioning his farm to organic practices. Buytenhof uses no chemicals on the diverse vegetable crops grown on the farm; they maintain sustainable practices such as crop rotation and using alternative fertilisers such as manure and bokashi on their fields.

The Rozendaal brothers, Hans and Jan grow delicious organic products in the Hoekse Waard, a beautiful area south of Rotterdam. Their farm is a real family business, its history goes back to 1946 when their grandfather bought the farm. At that time it was a mixed farm with a few cows, pigs, chickens and several hectares of arable land. Currently they grow a range of different types of vegetables for the B2B market. Hans grows red cabbage, white cabbage, celeriac, parsnip, green celery, rhubarb, zucchini, leek and potatoes.

Meet Floor, Ageeth and Mees Visser from Boerderij Landzicht, a certified 100% organic farm in the Hoeksche Waard. Their family business supplies an organic range all year round with many local seasonal products, from our own farm, but also from organic colleagues. Our organic farm is the link between organic farmers with their beautiful products and various customers, such as wholesalers, (natural food) stores, restaurants, greengrocers and more. They are committed to an honest and long-term connection; a collaboration from which everyone benefits.