NICHOLYN - Key Persons


Lynda Van Casteren

Job Titles:
  • Director of Vision" & Owner
Lynda is the key visionary at Nicholyn Farms and an advocate for local food. She is an established presence in our on-farm market and is passionate about the importance of integrating relationships with the experience of shopping locally for healthy food. She believes deeply in the concept of "making a difference" wherever she is able. She devotes her time and talents to several industry and community organizations and continues to be a mentor to many local food entrepreneurs. Lynda brings her experience and passion to her authentic career managing, educating, and helping others in as many ways as she is able. This experience and training, combined with a strong belief in the power of compassion has helped to develop a unique environment for our customers.

Melissa Van Casteren

Job Titles:
  • Master of Yum" & Kitchen Manager
Although you may not have met Melissa, you have surely come to understand who she is. If you've been swept into an abyss of fresh aromas, then you've met her. If you've purchased a freshly made item from our bakery and consumed it by the time you've reached the cash register, then you've met her. If you've rushed into our on-farm market after a busy day at work and purchased a ready made dinner, and enjoyed the sounds of the ooo's and ahhhh's around your dinner table, then you've met her. Melissa brings her unique sets of talents to Nicholyn Farms in the most delicious ways possible and she continually brings new, exciting and delicious items to your table each day and night.

Nick Van Casteren

Job Titles:
  • Worker of the Field
Nick is a worker of the field, tiller of the soil, remover of the weeds, planter of the seeds, cutter of the grass, layer of the mulch, pruner of the trees, feeder of the livestock, slaver over the BBQ and presenter of sandwiches at the Barrie Farmers' Market.