Beginning with the International Day for Rural Women on October 15th, followed by Persons Day – the 88th anniversary of women being declared “persons” under the law
Well, the thanksgiving dinners are eaten and the leftovers probably too. On the farm the harvest continues. And so does the spirit of thanksgiving. We
As a vegetable farmer, I talk a lot about vegetables. In fact, I get downright giddy about them sometimes. If you want to see me
Have you ever been to Queen’s Park? I hadn’t until last year. Last September, the Organic Council of Ontario organised a lobby day at the
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
…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
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
Spring is here. At least the calendar says so. The trees are still bare and the fields are only green with the cover crops that
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
