Back to School – New Beginnings
September 1, 2017
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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.
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
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
The nature of what we do here means that we are always celebrating local food! We grow 700 + acres ourselves, and we pack and
We are saying good-bye to two fantastic people – Rachel Jantzi and Dale Hotson. While they will definitely be missed, we are happy for them
This year, the winner of the Wilhelm Pfenning Award is Karen Pfaff! Today marks the 13th year Karen has been with Pfenning’s, and holds many
What a season it has been! Spring time is always a time of excitement – mud and tiny green things have this way of lifting
All of a sudden September is over. Gorgeously changing leaves, cooler temperatures, and shorter days are here. Thanksgiving is upon us – here on the farm it’s
Organic Week is here! I have been thinking about what organics has come to mean to me. When I started working here at Pfenning’s seven years
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
