Hello everyone! We are Jef and Tinne, proud owners of a mixed farm and parents of three children: Jan, Toon, and Mien. Together, we run a modern and versatile family business in the heart of nature, where we work with great love and dedication on two main activities: dairy farming and strawberry cultivation. Our passion for farming started at a young age: Jef grew up among cows and crops and started growing strawberries in open ground at the age of fifteen, combined with dairy cattle. What started as a small business has grown into a professional agricultural company that we are proud to build with the whole family. Since 2023, our youngest son, Toon, has officially joined the company. He focuses on the construction of an ultramodern greenhouse, where we can grow delicious strawberries year-round. By using heating and LED lighting, we create the ideal conditions, even when the weather outside is not so good. In addition to the 6.5-hectare greenhouse, we also grow strawberries in open ground, accounting for 35 hectares. These are harvested from the beginning of May to the end of September. To protect the strawberries from rain, wind, and hail, we use protective covers in the spring and autumn. This ensures that our strawberries reach you in top quality. In addition, our company also has a dairy branch with around 270 dairy cows, which are cared for daily, with Tinne as the driving force behind this department. Our operation is not possible without the help of our seasonal workers. Throughout the year, we can count on the dedication of our Romanian, Ukrainian, and Moldovan pickers, who are indispensable in planting and harvesting the strawberries. Without them, no strawberries! We are happy to share our love for farming. Via our Instagram page @melkvee.aardbeien_ryvers, you get a unique look behind the scenes of our company: from the daily work on the farm to fun facts about strawberries, cows, and family life on the farm. Curious about how we pick your strawberries? Be sure to watch our video via this link: 👉 YouTube – Picking Strawberries at Ryvers We hope you enjoyed our strawberries and look forward to taking you through the story from plant to plate via our channels. Sincerely, Ryvers Family