The CHOKU STORY

Choku Bai Jo ~ Direct Selling Place

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Choku Bai Jo the Farmers Outlet, first opened on February 2008 with a simple goal – connecting local growers directly with the Canberra community.

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Originally started by the Pentony family, Choku Bai Jo was created as an extension of Canberra's farmers' markets after many years of supplying the region with fresh, locally grown produce. The business grew to include two stores, giving Australian farmers another outlet for their produce while making it easier for the community to buy direct from the source.

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In June 2015, the business was proudly taken over by the Pattison family, who have continued Choku Bai Jo's commitment to supporting Australian farmers and providing fresh, quality produce to the Canberra community. Charles' background in food retail and time spent working on a dairy farm in his younger years helped shape his passion for supporting local growers and Australian produce.

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After many wonderful years operating the Choku Bai Jo the Farmers Outlet stores, including the final store in North Lyneham, we closed our last bricks-and-mortar location on 20 June 2026 and began an exciting new chapter.

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Today, we are proudly Choku Bai Jo—a dedicated online store. While the way you shop with us has changed, our mission remains the same: supporting Australian farmers and making it easy for our customers to enjoy fresh, organic, locally grown produce and specialty products, delivered with the same care and family values that have always been at the heart of our business.

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Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to continuing to bring the best of local produce from our family to yours.