Incorporated in 1970, Dykeview Farms Ltd. originated from the family farm on Church Street, Port Williams, Nova Scotia. Earl, Bobby and Neil Kidston were the fourth farming generation on this farm. Originally a 200 acre farm that primarily grew potatoes, grains, forage and beef cattle, Dykeview has gone through several phases of growth and crop changes. In 1976, Dykeview stopped growing tobacco, and added beans and peas to the crop mixture. A hog finisher enterprise was started with the purchase of 400 hogs from their father, Robie Kidston, and over the years, grew to 7000 head annually. The hog operation was discontinued in 2006.
In 1985, anticipating that the market would sustain future growth of the existing marketed produce plus new types of fresh produce, Dykeview Farms strategically formed Nova Agri Inc. as its marketing arm. Nova Agri focuses its attention on developing and serving customers, while marketing the produce of Dykeview and other local farms.
We are proud to be farming in Nova Scotia and would not be where we are today without our large employee base.
- In the 90's Dykeview exceeded 1,200 acres and the company moved out of beef production to put more emphasis on produce, with onions and blueberries being added to the produce mix.
- Today, Dykeview farms more than 2,000 acres and rents additional acreage to extend production as needed. The primary export crops grown are potatoes, onions and blueberries with peas and grains as rotation crops.
- Through the marketing efforts of Nova Agri, Dykeview Farms products are enjoyed in many countries of the world and we have garnered a reputation for quality and service.
- Currently there are six shareholders: Earl Kidston, Robert Kidston, Margaret Brown, Ian Newcombe, Allan Sheffield and Scott Newcombe. Colin Brown is the fifth generation Kidston family member working on the farm.