Post-Season Review – 2016 – Triumphs and Challenges
December 9, 2016
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What a season it has been! Spring time is always a time of excitement – mud and tiny green things have this way of lifting
What a season it has been! Spring time is always a time of excitement – mud and tiny green things have this way of lifting
Don’t you just love the promise of a seedling? Potential and possibilities – and with a brand new partnership starting up for us, we are
All of a sudden September is over. Gorgeously changing leaves, cooler temperatures, and shorter days are here. Thanksgiving is upon us – here on the farm it’s
Organic Week is here! I have been thinking about what organics has come to mean to me. When I started working here at Pfenning’s seven years
The dog days of summer have certainly arrived! Hot weather like we have been experiencing so far this summer leaves us naturally longing for mellow, easy
The Event: After weeks of anticipation and preparation, the day finally arrived for the Film on the Farm event on July 14th! The day kicked off
…Or maybe “Pfilm on the Pfarm”? Either way, we are holding an event on the farm July 14th and you are invited! Our government is
There has been a lot of conversation in recent years about pollinators. Their importance in our eco- and food-systems cannot be understated. Here at Pfenning’s
This is a beautiful and thrilling time of year! Crops are growing, being planted, even some being harvested. There is a feeling of promise in
Where has the time gone? It seems like just yesterday that we were saying good bye to our seasonal staff for another year. Within just
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
