Organically Political
September 15, 2017
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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
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
For many, September feels like a new year. Our children return to school, many of us go back to our regular routines as we say
There’s something about the start of a new school year that inspires us to do better. Healthy eating becomes something to focus on, lunches particularly.
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
People are disillusioned and disappointed with the greed and corruption that exists in many large corporations, and now more than ever are seeking alternatives. “Values-based
Each morning last week I gave up my comfy desk chair in the air conditioning to try my hand at farm work. I traded in
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
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
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
