Maan Farms started in 1977 by Jawahar and Gurbachan Maan
(grandpa and grandma), with the help of their 3 children. They
started with growing cole crops (cauliflower, broccoli and brussel
sprouts) and later on shifted to growing berries: strawberries and
raspberries, and also corn. In 1982, Grandpa and Grandma started
a roadside stand on their farm at 1136 McKenzie Road in
Abbotsford. Here, they began to sell their own berries.
With the help and support of the local community and faithful
repeat customers, their berry stand grew in popularity. Grandpa
Maan was known in the area as the one who grew the juiciest red
strawberries in the Fraser Valley. Grandma used to stand at the
berry stand all day, while Grandpa worked in the field with the
help of his only son, Kris.
These days, the children of the third generation are playing a big
part in running the business. In the past few years, Preena and
Gurleen, in particular, spent a lot of time and effort on the family
business, spending their summers at the berry stands selling the
variety of foods they offered. They have now both moved on
towards pursuing their university studies. Amir and Gaurav are
now their parents main helpers on the farm. They both help with
the tractor work with Dad, sell berries at the berry stands, scoop
ice cream, and greet customers. Come in and meet them this
summer or fall!
(grandpa and grandma), with the help of their 3 children. They
started with growing cole crops (cauliflower, broccoli and brussel
sprouts) and later on shifted to growing berries: strawberries and
raspberries, and also corn. In 1982, Grandpa and Grandma started
a roadside stand on their farm at 1136 McKenzie Road in
Abbotsford. Here, they began to sell their own berries.
With the help and support of the local community and faithful
repeat customers, their berry stand grew in popularity. Grandpa
Maan was known in the area as the one who grew the juiciest red
strawberries in the Fraser Valley. Grandma used to stand at the
berry stand all day, while Grandpa worked in the field with the
help of his only son, Kris.
These days, the children of the third generation are playing a big
part in running the business. In the past few years, Preena and
Gurleen, in particular, spent a lot of time and effort on the family
business, spending their summers at the berry stands selling the
variety of foods they offered. They have now both moved on
towards pursuing their university studies. Amir and Gaurav are
now their parents main helpers on the farm. They both help with
the tractor work with Dad, sell berries at the berry stands, scoop
ice cream, and greet customers. Come in and meet them this
summer or fall!
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