The Wilhelm Pfenning Award
December 9, 2015
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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,
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,
The smell of roasting pumpkin seeds, and singed pumpkin flesh from the candles in our jack o’lanterns can instantly bring back the anticipation of Hallowe’en
It’s early Sunday morning, and the farm seems deserted, quiet and still. I walked over to the bunk house, where our migrant workers live for
Pfenning’s is fortunate to have two awesome employees from the Antoniou family – I work full-time in the office, and my oldest daughter Kendra works part-time
During a long Canadian winter, it can feel like spring will never get here. But, every year it does. And, every spring, it brings us
Did you know that bees dislike the colour black? They perceive it as a threat, and you’re more likely to be stung if you are
It’s hard to believe that September is here already! For me this means the beginnings of endings; hazy days and long evenings will be drawing
It is 10:00 am on an already sweltering hot morning. A short air conditioned drive out to one of Pfenning’s fields is comfortable, the first
“Community Flavoured Agriculture.” A slogan that Pfenning’s prides itself on. This could not be expressed more clearly than with the recent partnership between Pfenning’s and
During our staff meeting on Wednesday, Jenn and I were presenting updates from the Organic Council of Ontario’s (OCO) AGM, which was held on April 24th.
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
