Our talented Farmer Chester Kowalik has left a remarkable impression on the farming community and has built a reputation for proudly growing “Kowality” fruit for his family and customers.

And perhaps because of his great appreciation of the land and respect for all farmers he found the capacity to contribute to more than just his family and customers. Farmer Chester received the prestigious “Legacy Award” from Agritourism Ontario. This award, received posthumously, celebrates an individual whose long-standing dedication has made a lasting impact on Ontario’s agritourism sector. This award recognizes visionary leadership, sustained excellence, and meaningful contributions that have helped shape, strengthen, and grow agritourism across the province.
When we first started farming in 1955, the family of Kowalik Farms knew that great tasting fruit needed 3 things: ideal climate, healthy soil and a talented farmer. We were fortunate to have all 3.

Chester, along with his wife Phyllis and their daughter Laura, opened Peach Country Farm Market in the summer of 1990 as a way for people near and far to enjoy their fruit. Laura is grateful that her children were able to grow up with the family farm and business experience.


Laura had successfully managed Peach Country Farm Market for 34 years alongside her daughter, Krystyna (4th generation). It was her extreme pleasure and honour to wind down the retail era of an incredibly successful journey.
Farmer Chester will forever be remembered as the Peach King!