Beking Family Farms: 3 Generations of Organic Egg Farmers

Honouring Our Legacy While Shaping a Sustainable Future

Our history of pasture raised eggs in Canada

Beking Family Farms is a family-owned, third-generation egg farm in Eastern Ontario that has been producing and delivering high-quality eggs for over 60 years. Starting as a small operation in the 1960s, the farm has grown while staying true to natural, cage-free methods passed down through generations. Today, the third generation—David, Colleen, and Kris Beking—leads the business, offering free-run, free-range, and certified organic pastured eggs. Committed to hen welfare, environmental responsibility, and local distribution, the farm delivers nutritious, delicious eggs to customers across Ontario and Quebec, from homes and restaurants to grocery stores.

Family History of farming pasture raised eggs in ontario

The Beking family egg farming tradition began in the 1960s when Gerrit and Dine Beking transitioned the family farm into a small egg operation, managing a modest flock alongside their two sons, John and Albert. Gerrit started delivering fresh eggs directly to homes in the Ottawa South and Kemptville regions. As John and Albert grew more involved, the business expanded: John and his wife Cora, took responsibility for the farming operations, while Albert focused on growing the delivery network across Eastern Ontario. Following Albert’s passing in 1998, John, Cora and their family assumed full management of both production and distribution. In the mid-2010’s, the third generation (David, Colleen, and Kris Beking) took over the daily responsibilities of the farm. Under their leadership, the operation has continued to evolve, adding free-range and certified organic egg production while preserving the same natural, cage-free farming practices used by their grandfather.

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Free-Run and Free-Range Eggs

In 2005, Beking’s Poultry Farm became an early leader in animal welfare when John and Cora converted the entire farm to loose, cage-free housing. All hens have unrestricted access to nests, perches, scratch areas for dust bathing, water, and feed. In 2018, the farm added a free-range barn that provides the same indoor housing standards plus outdoor access to pasture and grass.

Certified Organic Pastured Hens

The farm also operates a certified organic barn, accredited through EcoCert Canada, that meets the strictest organic standards. These hens enjoy outdoor access to several acres of fresh grass for foraging and exploring, and they are fed 100% non-GMO certified organic feed. The barn is carbon-neutral, relying on solar power and heat exchangers, with heating provided naturally by the birds themselves—no propane or gas heaters are used.

All-Natural Feed

All hens receive a healthy, vegetable- and grain-based feed free from antibiotics, steroids, or animal by-products. This balanced, natural diet supports healthy birds and results in exceptionally delicious and nutritious eggs.

Local Eggs

Located south of Ottawa, most customers are within 100 kilometers of the farm. This short supply chain means fresher eggs with a smaller transportation footprint and reduced environmental impact.

Certified Grading

The farm’s egg grading station is certified by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and follows HACCP-based food safety practices. As members of the Egg Quality Assurance program, Beking Family Farms upholds industry-leading standards for farming and egg quality, giving customers confidence in every carton.

From our farm to your fork, we hope you enjoy our eggs!

You can find Beking eggs in many local restaurants and popular stores throughout Ontario and Quebec. If they’re not available near you, feel free to ask your favorite store to contact us about carrying our eggs.