Seed Money
Last weekend, I had my first slice of watermelon this summer. That might seem pretty unremarkable, on the surface. But it was, for our house at least, a much-later-than-usual first
Research at the Farm
Last week, the Canadian Government announced money for dairy farmers through FCC (Farm Credit Canada), 2000$ for FCC clients that qualify to their criteria. We are not members of FCC,
The Heat is On
The Heat is On. I remember this song from Glen Frey, I had to look it up. The video starts with the close-up of a fan, exactly what we have
In a cost-of-living crisis, every little bit helps.
As the summer kicks into gear, many Canadians lower-income Canadians are benefiting from the grocery rebate cheques announced last spring in the federal budget. At C3FC, we know food inflation
Savouring Strawberry Season
As an Ambassador for Canada Food Facts for Consumers, I am passionate about promoting the incredible flavors and stories behind Canadian produce. One of my favourites that captures the essence
Farmers’ markets and public markets deliver local freshness
We’ve had a beautiful stretch of weather in Ottawa, and this week I made a trip to the Byward Market to pick up some local produce. When I lived in
Keeping it in the family? Agricultural succession is on uncertain terrain.
What does the future hold for Canadian farms? With our farmers aging, word that 66% of Canadian producers do not have a succession plan in place, leaving the future of
Fire-threatened Western farmers forced to take matters in their own hand
How terrible it must be to be told to sit wait when you see fire coming your way or tearing across your land. In tinder-dry Western Canada over the last
Puppies!
Farms of all kinds run on a few of the same basic things: people, weather, and energy. To that list, I would add animals. Farm animals are sometimes part of
Spring cleaning the chicken coop
Finally, some sunny and warm days! Where I live, we’ve been stuck in the rain and cold since April early. But the start of May has brough much better weather.
Why the push for more sustainable dairy may not cost you and me more green
Canada’s agriculture sector is rooted in three major commodities: · Grain and oilseeds (34%); · Livestock (red meat) (24%); and, · Dairy (12%). Horticulture (fruits, vegetables, flowers, maple, honey, etc.)
A holiday from high food prices
The older I get, the tougher it is to find joy in Canadian winters. I used to love to downhill ski, snowshoe, and skate on the Rideau Canal. Those things