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
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
It’s the dead of winter in Canada, and our fields are snow-covered, cover-cropped and very quiet. So how can buying import produce support a local
Farmers and gardeners alike have been battling pests since there were such things as farming and gardening. Yes, pests are natural, but so is the
For us this year, spring has been slow coming. Here we are at the end of May and sunny days have been few and far
Recently, the safety of romaine lettuce has been called into question all across North America as the risk of E-coli contamination has been traced to
Did you know that $31 billion worth of food ends up in landfills or composters each year? That is a staggering statistic. Every level of
Hello 2018. We are looking forward to seeing what you will bring; in the meantime, we’re taking a look back at 2017 with all its
Well, the thanksgiving dinners are eaten and the leftovers probably too. On the farm the harvest continues. And so does the spirit of thanksgiving. We
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 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
