Happy Pollinator Week!
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
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
This is a beautiful and thrilling time of year! Crops are growing, being planted, even some being harvested. There is a feeling of promise in
Migrant Agriculture Professionals. AKA – migrant farm workers. You may see them in our fields, driving tractors to plant the crops, clipboard in hand managing
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
The things I look most forward to about Christmas are the simple things – getting together with family and enjoying some pretty terrific food together.
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,
Isn’t it interesting that when looking for ideas on how to live more cleanly, we very often find ourselves looking back to how our ancestors
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
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
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