Knowledge-Based Solutions
At Alliance Agri-Turf, we aim to provide more than just an exceptional product—we offer our clients knowledge-based solutions to help them profitably grow their business.Alliance Agri-Turf — Company History
On September 1, 2010 Maple Farm Supply Ltd. and Cardinal Farm Supply Ltd. amalgamated to create Alliance Agri-Turf Inc. in a joint venture with the Agronomy Company of Canada.This amalgamation makes Alliance Agri-Turf a leading supplier of agriculture and turf inputs in the areas we serve.
The new company operates out of four locations: Bolton, Alliston, Norval and Ivy.
Our mission is to provide knowledge-based solutions to help you profitably grow your business. This mission has always remained central to the Cardinal philosophy and continues to be the cornerstone of our business as we move forward as Alliance Agri-Turf Inc..
We pride ourselves on being able to work as a strong team, pulling from the operating, sales, accounting and management facets in order to provide superior customer service, at the same time holding strong customer-supplier relationships.
We know that Alliance Agri-Turf Inc. has a very bright future, and we are looking forward to the many years of service to come.
Customers of both businesses will benefit from the combined business through a wider array of professional services and products along with improved operating efficiencies.
Alliance’s Timeline of Ownership
- 2010 – Wayne and Betty-Anne Hawke sold their shares to Klaus and Wendy Kristiansen and Rachelle and Donny Lundy and formed a partnership with Scott and Sherri Collins, joint venture with the Agronomy Company of Canada.
- 2010 – Alliance Agri-Turf Inc. owners Dave Moore (President), Scott Collins, Ron Lloyd, Elgin Graham, Rachelle Lundy and Klaus Kristiansen. Joint venture with Agronomy Company of Canada.
History of Maple Farm Supply
After serving as a World War II bomber pilot Andrew Allen Moore decided to study agriculture in university. In 1949 A. A. Moore graduated from the OAC program at the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Science and decided to join his grandfather in the seed business at Maple Seed Mill. Maple Seed Mill started in the mid 1950’s as a seed cleaning business which grew into a more extensive business to include selling CIL bagged fertilizer to the agriculture community. Overtime A.A.Moore took over the Maple Seed Mill and his grandfather retired from the business.Maple Farm Supply Ltd., began its history back in 1969 when Andrew Alan Moore and CIL created a joint venture partnership and built Maple Farm Supply Ltd.
Bolton Location
One of two original locations of Maple Farm Supply Ltd. At time of opening it operated as the head office and still maintains this function today. The Bolton location was originally created with a farm supply store, farm fertilizer application and seed cleaning business. In the late eighties the company expanded to include the needs of the professional turf manager. Today the Bolton location is a strong force in turf sales and to a lesser extent agriculture and the country store provide substantial revenues to their business.Ivy Location
An original location which also opened in 1969 upon Maple Farm Supply Ltd’s inception. Built and operated mainly as a seed cleaning mill until 1972 when 5 bins and a warehouse were built and the Ivy location started to sell fertilizer mixed at the Bolton location. In 1981 due to continued success and demand a two ton blender, extra overhead bins as well as a fertilizer impregnation system were added. In 1990-1991 the Ivy location was rebuilt entirely from the ground up with all new warehouses and office space. At this time the installation of a new fertilizer tower and seed tower were also resurrected. Today Ivy is a strong force in seed production in the marketplace and include Croplan Genetics and other companies of highest caliber in their line up.Norval Location
In 1985 Maple Farm Supply Ltd purchased Eccles Elevators; grain elevator, crop input supply business and country store to become the Norval location of Maple Farm Supply Ltd. In 1986 and 1987 the location underwent a large expansion including the addition of a fertilizer blender and leg, and 4 overhead bins. In 1994 and 1995, 2 bulk seed bins were added and proper storage facilities to sell agricultural chemicals. Today Norval still has its Country store but the majority of its revenues are produced from its dryer and elevator business.Maple’s Timeline of Ownership
- 1969 - Maple Farm Supply Ltd was created by A. A. Moore joint venture with CIL
- 1969-1981 - Maple A. A. Moore sold his shares to Dave Moore, Ron Lloyd and Dave Guardhouse. Joint venture with CIL
- 1969-1990 - Maple Farm Supply Ltd. Joint venture with CIL
- 1985 Maple Farm Supply Ltd. Purchased Eccles Elevator Ltd to become their newest location in Norval Ontario- Joint venture with CIL
- 1991-1992 - Maple Farm Supply Ltd. Joint venture with ICI
- 1992 - Maple, David Guardhouse sold his shares to Elgin Graham- Joint venture with ICI
- 1993-1999 - Maple Farm Supply Ltd. Joint venture with Terra International
- 2008-2010 - Maple Farm Supply Ltd. Joint venture with La Coop fédérée (ACC was purchased by La Coop fédérée).
- Sept 1 2010 - Present - Maple Farm Supply Ltd., amalgamated with Cardinal Farm Supply Ltd., to create Alliance Agri-Turf Inc., joint venture with the Agronomy Company of Canada.
Our Turf Division Formerly Maple Farm Supply
Founded in Bolton, Ontario in 1956 by A.A. Moore, Maple Farm Supply, now part of Alliance Agri-Turf Inc., has been serving the Central Ontario Region for over 55 years.The turf division of Alliance Agri-Turf is committed to meeting the needs of the professional turf manager. The establishment and maintenance of turf grass begins with the ability to rely on a knowledgeable company to recommend and supply all the seed, soil sampling, fertilizer inputs, and turf chemicals needed over the growing season.
Serving the Ontario Golf and Lawn Care Industry since 1993.
Our specialties include:
- Custom Blended SCU/UFlexx/Organic granular formulations.
- Complete Liquid and Soluble fertilizers for your turf needs.
- Fungicides, Herbicides and Insecticides.
- Custom Fertilizer Application Services to save you time and money.
- Distributor of Andersons Nutri DG and PolySport granular products.