Organically Political
September 15, 2017
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Have you ever been to Queen’s Park? I hadn’t until last year. Last September, the Organic Council of Ontario organised a lobby day at the
Have you ever been to Queen’s Park? I hadn’t until last year. Last September, the Organic Council of Ontario organised a lobby day at the
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
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
The nature of what we do here means that we are always celebrating local food! We grow 700 + acres ourselves, and we pack and
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
Organic Week is here! I have been thinking about what organics has come to mean to me. When I started working here at Pfenning’s seven years
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
On Thursday afternoon, Dale, Vincent and I took a drive out to Strathroy, ON to visit Slegers Living Organic Greens, our supplier for organic greenhouse
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
