Organic Week 2021!
Intro: Why Organic? 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the Pfenning family’s arrival in Canada in 1981 – and we’ve been growing organically here ever since! To understand why the organic path was...
View ArticleClean Out Your Fridge Day 2021!
November 15th is National Clean Out Your Fridge Day this year! When you are diving into the deepest corners of your fridges where forgotten produce tends to lurk, consider ways to reduce waste before...
View ArticlePfive Days of Pfood Waste
Did you know that more than 2.2 million tonnes of avoidable food waste is generated in Canadian homes annually? Most of this waste is vegetables (30%), followed by fruit (15%), leftovers (13%), bread...
View ArticleFestive Foods — Making Décor Out Of Would-Be Waste
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 environment. Making your own ornaments is a memorable...
View ArticleFor the Love of Leeks
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 and mild onion flavour to any recipe — be it...
View ArticleHomemade Soup for the Soul
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 well as some new recipes from us here in the...
View ArticleWhen Life Gives You Lemons…
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 popular varieties are Eureka (‘Four Seasons’) which is available...
View ArticleSeasonal Agricultural Worker Program – Then & Now
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 to agriculture. It was created in...
View ArticleNo Lettuce? No Problem!
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View ArticleQueen’s Park Day 2023
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 Organic Council of Ontario (OCO), we will...
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