Hopcott Farms in British Columbia: History, What It Raises, How It Makes Money and How to Contact It
Profile updated November 2026
Hopcott Farms is a three-generation family farm in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, that grows cranberries for the Ocean Spray cooperative, raises beef cattle and runs its own meat store. Siblings Brad and Travis Hopcott won the B.C. and Yukon title and were named one of two national winners of Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers program in 2023.
| Location | Pitt Meadows, Fraser Valley, British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Founded | Family bought the farm in 1932 (BC Business) |
| Sectors | cranberries; beef cattle; on-farm abattoir and meat retail |
| Scale | Original purchase was a 105-acre plot; the farm recycles 30 million gallons of bog water (national award report) |
| Why it is elite | 2023 national winner, Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers; cranberry supplier to Ocean Spray |
| Ownership | Third-generation family farm; three siblings became co-owners in 2015 |
| Official website | Hopcott Farms official site |
History of Hopcott Farms
BC Business reports that Travis Hopcott's grandfather bought the farm in 1932, starting with a 105-acre plot. The farm was originally a dairy and switched to beef in the 1950s. Travis and his two siblings became co-owners in 2015, and the family has added retail and processing steps to the farm.
The farm's 2023 recognition was national: the national award report says the Hopcotts won the B.C. and Yukon provincial title and then were named one of two national winners of Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers.
What Hopcott Farms Grows and Raises
The farm grows cranberries for Ocean Spray. According to the national award report, new cranberry varieties were introduced to double production, and a water reservoir system recycles 30 million gallons of bog water. Cranberry beds and recycling water are central to how the farm manages both yield and environmental impact.
Cattle arrive at about six months of age and stay on the property for the rest of their lives, per BC Business. The farm composts animal waste and returns it to the fields, and it added an abattoir that gives the family more control over animal care and lets other local farmers process their animals.
How Hopcott Farms Makes Money
Cranberries
Cranberries are grown for the Ocean Spray cooperative, giving the farm a contracted outlet for the crop. The farm's work on new varieties and water efficiency supports volume and cost control.
Beef and the farm butcher
Beef is sold through a roughly 15,000-square-foot retail store managed by Travis's sister Jenn, per BC Business. The provincial BC Food Directory lists Hopcott Farms Market and Butcher as a producer.
Processing and agritourism
The abattoir serves other local farmers, and the farm has hosted cranberry tours and lunches advertised through event listings. These activities build brand loyalty around the farm's slogan about knowing your farmer.
Farm Insight: What Other Operators Can Learn from Hopcott Farms
Close the loop between field and customer. Raising cattle, processing them in the farm's own abattoir and selling at its own store lets the family capture more of the food dollar than a price-taker would. Families considering this should plan for inspection, capital and labour.
Pair a contracted crop with a direct-sales business. Cranberries for a cooperative give stable volume, while beef and retail provide higher-margin, brand-building sales that spread risk.
Cranberry growers have a charming habit of flooding their fields on purpose, which gives them an unfair advantage in the harvest photo contest. For readers who like farm satire, farm humor, ranch humor and farm jokes about bogs, berries and butchers, farm.FM awaits. Meanwhile the Hopcotts keep a serious eye on water recycling, animal care and the meat counter.
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How to Contact Hopcott Farms
Website: https://hopcottfarms.ca/
No address, phone or email was verified from the official site in the sources reviewed. Check the website for store hours and tour information before traveling. Details checked November 2026.
Hopcott Farms Sources and Agriculture Authority Links
- Hopcott Farms - Official site of the farm
- Report on the national Outstanding Young Farmers award - Coverage of the 2023 national win
- BC Business on Hopcott Farms - Profile of the farm's history and retail growth
- BC Food Directory listing - Provincial government producer directory entry
- BC Census of Agriculture - Provincial ministry statistics page
Hopcott Farms FAQ
Where is Hopcott Farms?
It is in Pitt Meadows in the Fraser Valley of British Columbia.
What does Hopcott Farms produce?
Cranberries for Ocean Spray and beef cattle, with an abattoir and a farm store.
Did Hopcott Farms win an award?
Yes. The Hopcotts were named one of two national winners of Canada's Outstanding Young Farmers in 2023.
Is the farm open to visitors?
It has a retail store and has hosted cranberry tours; check the official site for current hours.
Hopcott Farms shows how a 1932 family farm can mix a contracted crop, direct-to-consumer beef and its own processing. For the wider picture of berries, livestock and land in the province, see the British Columbia farms guide.