I have been drawn to nuts since I was a child collecting acorns, black walnuts, butternuts, shiny horse chestnuts, not to eat or plant, I just liked them. I think most animals are hardwired to be attracted to these nutrient
Local sheep cheese from the wilds of North Frontenac Hi, we are Jeff and Jenna Fenwick of Back Forty Artisan Cheese. We moved to the Lanark Highlands in 2012 from the city of Hamilton. At that time, we were
The Blakeney Project is an initiative of the Lanark County Food Bank (The Hunger Stop)* located on a two-acre field east of the Village of Blakeney and 8km north of Almonte. Thanks to generous landowners, some initial support from Community
Organics represent a significant sector in the Canadian economy. In 2020 the value of the organic food market in Canada was approximately $7 billion. Organic exports from Canada in that year were over $600 million. The number of certified organic
Vegetable production that protects the soil Have you ever felt completely out of place? Watched, even? That’s how I felt returning to the city after spending the school holidays in the country. My fondest childhood memories are in the garden
Growing sweet potatoes can be an immensely rewarding experience that helps fill your pantry or winter CSA baskets. But a common refrain from farmers and gardeners in eastern Ontario is the uncertainty of sweet potato yields year-to-year. Sweet potatoes
Sunday 9th July, 2023 Interested in learning more about how a wide range of organic farmers deal with the day-to-day challenges of farming organically in a conventional agricultural environment? Join us for a tour of three farms in
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 grew up on the farm, but it wasn’t until the early 1990s that I joined
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! Yes, you have read right, the Ottawa Organic Farmers’ Market has been around for 34
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, but last Fall I moved to Kemptville where I’ve just put up two heated greenhouses.