Food, Farming and the Future
July 13, 2017
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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
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 first spinach of the season spends the whole winter in the fields. It was planted late last fall and grew to be just over
Did you know that the strawberry is the only fruit to wear its seeds on the outside? And that there are approximately 200 seeds on
What a season it has been! Spring time is always a time of excitement – mud and tiny green things have this way of lifting
Don’t you just love the promise of a seedling? Potential and possibilities – and with a brand new partnership starting up for us, we are
The dog days of summer have certainly arrived! Hot weather like we have been experiencing so far this summer leaves us naturally longing for mellow, easy
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
Spring is here. At least the calendar says so. The trees are still bare and the fields are only green with the cover crops that
Migrant Agriculture Professionals. AKA – migrant farm workers. You may see them in our fields, driving tractors to plant the crops, clipboard in hand managing
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
