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
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
For many, September feels like a new year. Our children return to school, many of us go back to our regular routines as we say
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
Ever wonder what goes into an organic inspection? We have been farming according to organic principles on this land since late 1981, even before the
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
Our greenhouses are overflowing – no more room! So our carrot washing building has been taken over by tiny, gorgeous seedlings. Every available flat-ish surface
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
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
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
