Grown in the North

In April 2017, Stephane and Erin received one of the first Canadian-made modular farms and launched Smart Greens Sudbury with the intent to change how food is grown in Northern Ontario.  With this ambitious goal in mind, they dove into the business of growing leafy greens indoors full-time and quickly integrated into the local food movement by actively participating in farmers markets and events that promoted local food production.

After establishing a strong market for their baby kale and microgreens, Stephane and Erin teamed up with local farmer Jeremy Gillanders to launch Truly Northern with a new facility in Opasatika, Ontario. Originally constructed as a large scale indoor mushroom farm, the facility in Opasatika has been converted to grow leafy greens and herbs using LEDs and modern hydroponic techniques.

Our vision is simple. We believe that fresh healthy food should be grown and available locally across our province regardless of the season.

In Canada, particularly in winter, most fruits and vegetables are transported at least 2,500 km from their point of origin to your table. That transportation emits massive amounts of greenhouse gas.

Non-GMO

All our seeds are certified organics and non-GMO and are sourced from reputable dealers.

Chemical-Free

We don’t spray anything on our plants – period. We believe in using natural and organic methods to control pests.

Locally Grown

Helping the environment and providing great food year-round.

Ridiculously Delicious

Fresh, vibrant food grown with flavour in mind.

Meet The Farmers

We’re a family owned and operated farm, first launched in the Sudbury region. We hope to grow our team in the near future as we expand our operations across Northern Ontario.

Jeremy Gillanders

Owner & Farmer

Jeremy Gillanders

Owner & Farmer

Biography Coming Soon.

Stephane Lanteigne

Owner & Farmer

Stephane Lanteigne

Owner & Farmer

Stephane Lanteigne is a full-time hydroponic farmer in Sudbury, Ontario where he operates Smart Greens Sudbury. He graduated from the University of New Brunswick with a Bachelor’s degree in Science with a specialization in Biology in 2000.  After graduating, Stephane relocated to South Korea to teach English as a second language.  After completing his Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics from the University of Birmingham in 2013, Stephane began working as the head coordinator at one of Korea’s largest private universities, managing an English language program with over 5000 students and 50 faculty members. After getting married and starting a family in Korea, Stephane and Erin decided to relocate back to Canada to be closer to family and to raise their daughter closer to nature and the environment. Having spent years traveling South East Asia and enjoying fresh local produce sold everywhere, Stephane became fascinated with hydroponics and growing food indoors year-round. Launching Smart Greens Sudbury in 2017, Stephane and Erin teamed up with Modular Farms and began growing hydroponic kale full-time for local residents and restaurants. Stephane is now dedicated to increasing fresh local food availability by tackling the present-day issues faced by indoor growers.

Erin Rowe

Farmer, Sales & Events

Erin Rowe

Farmer, Sales & Events

Biography coming soon.