From Pfenning’s Field’s – The Students
July 28, 2015
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It is 10:00 am on an already sweltering hot morning. A short air conditioned drive out to one of Pfenning’s fields is comfortable, the first
It is 10:00 am on an already sweltering hot morning. A short air conditioned drive out to one of Pfenning’s fields is comfortable, the first
Introducing… Live Kombucha! We are excited to offer this new product brewed in Guelph, Ontario using produce from our very own warehouse! Kombucha is a
Ever wonder why sometimes the fresh-grown greens that are purchased directly from a grower are sometimes lovely and clean, and other times very dirty indeed?
Summer time is in full swing here on the farm! This means lots of harvesting and so many deliveries from our local suppliers. Right now
Timing is key to getting plants in the ground, and establishing a steady cycle of planting, growing, and harvesting throughout the season. In early spring,
Dubbed as the new super green, the leaves from the broccoli plant are another option for your roster of nutrient dense summer veggies. And we
Insects make up a very large portion of the world’s biological mass. We often associate them with annoyance and irritation, or even disease. But that’s
“Community Flavoured Agriculture.” A slogan that Pfenning’s prides itself on. This could not be expressed more clearly than with the recent partnership between Pfenning’s and
The true mark of an approaching summer is the first delicious taste of fresh Ontario organic strawberries. The sweet taste of strawberries is glorious when
Life on the farm is never dull, there is always something that needs to be done! Compost and cover crops have been turned into the
Advocating for the Organic Industry We are looking forward to meeting with MPP’s and policymakers at Queen’s Park, Toronto on October 25th! Organized by the
We grow beautiful leaf lettuces in Ontario, but our growing season comes to an end in the fall. At that time, we are grateful to
This year marks the 56th anniversary of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP), the branch of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) that is specific
The addition of lemon juice to recipes builds a zesty flavour that can’t be beat. There are a few varieties of lemons, but the most
A nice bowl of homemade soup is my favourite comfort meal, and a staple in my winter meal rotation. This blog outlines some familiar classics,
As a member of the allium family (along with garlic, chives, scallions, shallots, and onions), leeks are an incredibly versatile vegetable that add a sweet
This holiday season, gather your loved ones and your poor quality produce, and spend time making decorations that are easy on the eyes and the
