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July 8, 2021
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Farming is a more dynamic industry than the average person might think! Our goals are to grow the healthiest food we can, while considering our
Farming is a more dynamic industry than the average person might think! Our goals are to grow the healthiest food we can, while considering our
Food Waste Here at Pfenning’s, food waste is always a hot topic. At every level of the food supply chain we all play a part
As you’ve probably heard, demand on food banks has dramatically increased across Ontario since the pandemic began. Our friends at Neighbour To Neighbour Centre in
Ensuring everyone has access to good food takes a community, and no one knows this better than FoodShare. Since the 1980’s, they have been committed
It’s Fairtrade month and as a distributor of organic Fairtrade bananas, we explain why looking for the certification is important. Fair prices for fair work, safe working conditions, and thriving communities are all made possible with the Fairtrade program. You have the power to choose.
Pfenning’s Organic Vegetables Inc. is partnering with Crow Shield Lodge to offer paid internships to five Indigenous Youth (16 to 30 years of age) Crow
It’s local food week, and we #LoveONTFood. We also love growing food in Ontario with our friends and colleagues. This is Desmond. Desmond is the
Join us Saturday October 3, 2020 for a farmers’ market style experience showcasing the best of Local & Organic from farm to fork… =We will be
It’s the dead of winter in Canada, and our fields are snow-covered, cover-cropped and very quiet. So how can buying import produce support a local
There are many ways to define community. Communities form around places, around values, around stories – at Pfenning’s we’re building communities around food. As farmers,
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
Did you know that more than 2.2 million tonnes of avoidable food waste is generated in Canadian homes annually? Most of this waste is vegetables
