History
In 1950 Hans Brandes senior took over the Waldhof from his father Arnold.

On the nine hectare farm he received support from his wife Emilie Brandes - Fässler.
It was a part-time farm with dairy cattle and some cider fruit. The milk was collected by a milkman, which he then sold to households in the city of St. Gallen.

In 1980 they handed over the farm to their son Hans Brandes junior. The young farmer had become acquainted with other branches of production during his training at the agricultural school. Berry growing had particularly interested him. Soon the first canes were planted and the first experiences with strawberries, raspberries and blackberries were gained.

In 1983 Cornelia Brandes - Bürki came to the farm. With her training as a florist, she brought sales experience with her. Together they decided to continue on the chosen path and expanded the new branch of the farm. At first they sold garden tables with parasols. But soon something bigger was needed, a market stall was built.

The success was not long in coming, direct marketing was and is the trend. A few years later the market stall was also too small and the "Waldhoflädeli" was realized.

In May 2013, again a new generation Brandes has taken over the farm. Pirmin Brandes he learned the profession of vegetable gardener and brings their knowledge to the farm.


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