The Farmgate idea was born on a farm in Elgin County.  Sandy Lyle, a full-time pork & beef producer had long dreamed of creating a shop which would bring quality Ontario meats to local consumers. Ray Coddington has trained with master butchers to become a certified Canadian Butcher Specialist. Together, Sandy and Ray opened Farmgate Markets in December 2004.  Customers have been raving about the delicious results ever since.