People are disillusioned and disappointed with the greed and corruption that exists in many large corporations, and now more than ever are seeking alternatives. “Values-based
Each morning last week I gave up my comfy desk chair in the air conditioning to try my hand at farm work. I traded in
In a family that has over 400 years of farming history, you can well imagine that passing on knowledge and ensuring that the land is
One of the best things about what we do is people. We get to build relationships with a diverse group of interesting and fantastic people
The first spinach of the season spends the whole winter in the fields. It was planted late last fall and grew to be just over
Ever wonder what goes into an organic inspection? We have been farming according to organic principles on this land since late 1981, even before the
Did you know that the strawberry is the only fruit to wear its seeds on the outside? And that there are approximately 200 seeds on
The nature of what we do here means that we are always celebrating local food! We grow 700 + acres ourselves, and we pack and
Our greenhouses are overflowing – no more room! So our carrot washing building has been taken over by tiny, gorgeous seedlings. Every available flat-ish surface
We are saying good-bye to two fantastic people – Rachel Jantzi and Dale Hotson. While they will definitely be missed, we are happy for them
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
