A Welcome Taste of Sunshine
December 10, 2018
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We believe in supporting local first. But there are times when this just doesn’t work. There are things we cannot grow here, and as a
We believe in supporting local first. But there are times when this just doesn’t work. There are things we cannot grow here, and as a
December is upon us, and weekends are filling up with gatherings, shopping and baking. A blanket of snow is greeted with hopes that it will
Recently, the safety of romaine lettuce has been called into question all across North America as the risk of E-coli contamination has been traced to
Interview with Wolfgang Pfenning Q: You’re always problem-solving in creative and innovative ways. What’s a new technique you’ve added to your skill set that didn’t
Interview with Wolfgang Pfenning Q: When you think about all you do as a farmer, what is one important farming technique that has been passed down
Interview with Ekk Pfenning. Q: Why is certification important, and how has having Canadian Organic standards changed things for the farm business? A: It has
Welcoming Lauren Stallard, who will start full-time at Pfenning’s in October 2018. Q: Why is organic important to you? I see organic as an investment in
Interview with Ekk Pfenning. Q: What is the best thing that’s happened to the marketplace since the family started farming organically in Canada in 1981?
Interview with Jenn Pfenning. Q: What would you like everyone to know about the people who work on farms? A: When talking about people who
Q: Why does it matter to you that you work on an organic farm? A: A few years ago, while I was still pretty new
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
