01/09/2024
Without Ron Steinhardt, Farmfresh Fine Foods would not exist.
His deep commitment to family and the land is the legacy our parents handed down to us—to be true custodians of what they built. Over 65 years ago, Ron’s tireless efforts and unwavering dedication laid the foundation for everything we have today.
To help pay for their first parcel of farmland to be cleared, Ron continued his arduous work at the sawmill in nearby Maryborough. With the help of family, they planted peanuts and lived in a small shed with three walls and an open front. Ron slept on a mattress made from corn stalks, kept warm by an old wood stove, and never once wavered in his commitment to building something lasting.
As our dear dad Ron so eloquently wrote in his memoir A Journey Through Life (2014): “…it all starts with what Marion would say: have an attitude of gratitude! Each day of our lives we took every opportunity to consolidate, be thankful, to plan and not be frightened of getting our hands dirty. Have a thankful heart; life is not meant to be easy, but we must acknowledge how blessed we are to have been born to good parents and have such a wonderful extended family of children, in-laws, grandchildren, and friends.”
Today, we are proud to carry forward Ron Steinhardt’s vision, embracing the family values of caring and conscious farming. We share our sustainably grown, premium single-origin macadamias with locals, guests, and customers all around the world.
This Father’s Day, we honour the man who started it all—Ron Steinhardt—and the values that continue to guide us in everything we do.
Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there who, like Ron, inspire us with their dedication, hard work, and love.
