The People
August 25, 2017
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Our mission is to build on the legacy of those who came before us and consider those who will follow us in the future. This
Our mission is to build on the legacy of those who came before us and consider those who will follow us in the future. This
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
What a season it has been! Spring time is always a time of excitement – mud and tiny green things have this way of lifting
There has been a lot of conversation in recent years about pollinators. Their importance in our eco- and food-systems cannot be understated. Here at Pfenning’s
On Thursday, March 24, Jenn, Ekk and myself drove very carefully on super icy roads to Guelph, Ontario to attend the Organic Council of Ontario’s
Another year is over for the Guelph Organic Conference and we certainly weren’t disappointed with the fantastic weekend! A big thank you to all the
It’s very early Saturday morning, on the last weekend of January, and the University of Guelph’s student centre is quiet. A group of volunteers wait out
It was 4am on a Tuesday morning and I was on my way to work, driving in the dark December morning. I am not used
Two months ago I embarked on a new lifestyle diet in order to curb a downward spiral of mental health and stress-related physical pain. I
What did I learn from our 8th CanadaGAP food safety inspection here at Pfenning’s? Attitude goes a long way to making an inspection a productive
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
