Expectations and Realities
Happy New Year! First, let us wish you a successful 2024, full of everything that makes you happy, healthy, and loved. When we look back on 2023, we’re reminded of
Canadian Dairy’s Blue and White Logo: A Mark of Confidence
I live about 45 minutes from the U.S. border. It’s probably 60 minutes total to the closest American grocery store. While I’ve done a bit of cross-border shopping over the
Christmas in November
At the end of each year, we take some time to relax and enjoy time together with all the employees at the farm. The hard work of the year is
First Snow!
Monday, October 30, 2023 saw the first snowfall of the year for most of Eastern Canada. While we’re not done harvesting our corn, thank goodness the soy has all been
Opine to the Bovine
With Thanksgiving having passed, it got me thinking about all the things I’m thankful for. Living in Canada is a blessing. Our country is not perfect but right now there
Winter Is Coming
I’m sure you felt the weather changing. The nights are colder, the sun sets earlier. Last week I was out walking and at 6:30PM it was already dark! Just looking
Is it time to get back to basics?
Last week, as I was reading La Presse, two articles got my attention. The first was about how MTY, a Quebec-based franchisor that owns various chains such as Mikes, Scores,
‘FOOD-FLATION’ FACTS VS. FEELINGS
Consumer sentiment colliding with core inflation data? By Chris Day Statistics Canada says inflation in Canada dropped in September. Did you feel it? Unless your income rose by almost 4%
Open Door Farm Follow Up
On Sunday, September 10th, we welcomed 2500 people for a visit on the farm. We were expecting between 1000 and 2000 – we clearly underestimated people’s willingness to come! It
Unpacking Futility
On Monday, Ministers Champagne and Freeland held a meeting with top executives of major Canadian grocery chains, including Sobeys, Loblaws, and Costco. While it’s important that these executives, who together
What do you have? [In Canada? LOTS!]
As we get ready to celebrate harvest across Canada, I can’t help but smile as I think about how kids answer when asked about food. “What do you have?”, they’ll
Open door at the farm
Every year in Québec, the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) organizes an open-house event to meet with Quebec’s farmers. This year, we are very proud to be one of three