Organic Week 2021!
September 13, 2021
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Intro: Why Organic? 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the Pfenning family’s arrival in Canada in 1981 – and we’ve been growing organically here ever
Intro: Why Organic? 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the Pfenning family’s arrival in Canada in 1981 – and we’ve been growing organically here ever
Follow us on social media! FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | LINKEDIN As a farm and food distribution hub for all things organic-produce, our ultimate
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
After all the April showers a sure sign of spring can be seen by all the green buds peeking out of the soil. For generations
Though Pfenning’s is a family owned and operated farm and company, it takes our much larger extended Pfamily to keep this place running! Much of
In Ontario, eating local year-round can be a challenge. But supporting local farmers year-round doesn’t have to be! Local First We wholeheartedly encourage everyone to
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
