Our History
An independent, family owned company that was founded in 1971, Snobelen Farms Ltd. specializes in the production, processing and sales of food grade soybeans, commercial grains and pedigreed seed for markets across Canada and Internationally.
Timeline
1971
First Grain Bins
In 1971 Mike Snobelen built his first 2 grain bins on his home farm outside of Ripley, Ontario. They began receiving corn, cereals, flax and canola. The family grew, so did the business.1976
Lucknow Acquired
In 1976, Mike purchased the Lucknow location from Anderson Flax.1987
Dungannon Purchased
The Dungannon elevator was purchased in 1987 from Dungannon Grain, a division of Anderson Flax.1997
Food Grade Soybeans
In 1997, Snobelen Farms began shipping Food Grade Soybeans in response to European consumer demand.2012
Blyth Elevator
Purchased in 2012, significant improvements were made to the Blyth Elevator such as a new receiving pit, updated electrical, new storage bin, office, truck probe, and dryer.2015
Tiverton Elevator
The Tiverton elevator was purchased from Roppel Farms.2015
Listowel
Snobelen Farms partnered up with Berlett Farms in Listowel to offer receiving to customers in the Listowel area.2017
Brantford
Brantford elevator was purchased.2018
Palmerston
Palmerston location was purchased, formally known as Bramhill Seeds.2020
Palmerston Seed Plant
In 2020 we completed our state of the art seed processing and treating plant in Palmerston. This location will be used to clean and treat soybean and cereal seed.2021
