Migrant Agriculture Professionals. AKA – migrant farm workers. You may see them in our fields, driving tractors to plant the crops, clipboard in hand managing
At this year’s Pfenning Farm End of Season/Christmas Party we started a new tradition. In search of meaningful ways to acknowledge and celebrate the wonderful,
Squash is one of my most treasured fall foods. It is comfort food: the culinary equivalent of a cozy sweater on a cool day. My favourite
Did the title scare you a little? Maybe make you wonder if the organic hype is all … hype? There is a lot of fear
Insects make up a very large portion of the world’s biological mass. We often associate them with annoyance and irritation, or even disease. But that’s
As the sun heats up the fields the greens are coming on quickly! We received our first Ontario asparagus on Friday, and today we harvested overwintered
These delectable, tiny, green kale plants are very tough! They not only managed to stay green and tender through the ice and snow, but they
This year marks the International Year of Soils. Sometimes I wonder what whimsy prompts the naming of years like this. This one, however, is a
Returning Jamaican workers herald spring. The richness migrant workers bring to our farming community extends beyond the fields.
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
