Transitioning to Certified Organic – Bringing the Fun Back into Farming
Our story starts with my grandparents in the early 1900s. The original farm was a typical family dairy operation, but they also grew potatoes. I
June 1, 2023
The Little Market that Could
Ottawa Organic Farmers’ Market – 34 years and counting For more than thirty years the Ottawa Organic Farmers’ Market has been Ottawa’s best kept secret!
April 30, 2023
Growing Organic Seedlings
After 7 years of farming, I’ve finally got my very own farm! I used to operate on rented land at the Just Food Community Farm,
March 30, 2023
From Permaculture to Kombucha and Back Again
About twelve years ago I was immersed in Permaculture. I had been working in organic gardens for over ten years prior, both in Ontario
March 1, 2023
Making Honey While the Sun Shines
In the summer of 2005 I decided to take my farm apprentices to visit Kurt Streckheisen, a beekeeper who was known to be ‘au naturel’,
January 31, 2023
Lamb Chops Anyone? Growing & Marketing Choice Lamb
I farm 75 acres of organic land situated in the Tay Valley, Perth, Lanark County. The main income of the farm comes from five acres
January 4, 2023
A Good Crop Plan Starts With a Good Sales Plan
Farmers markets are finally over and the field is cleaned up. It’s time to kick back with a seed catalog and start choosing what to
December 1, 2022
One Organic Farm Approach to Solving the Farm Labour Problem
My partner and I have been operating an organic vegetable farm in Western Quebec for almost 25 years. During all these years, the most persistent
October 30, 2022