Young farmers face many challenges
This doesn't surprise me at all. Unfortunately the environment that (young) people enter when they choose to farm is pretty hostile, to be honest. I'm constantly scoffed at, told I'm going to fail, and...
View ArticleEvent: Vandana Shiva
An international agricultural advocate for seed saving, self reliance, community development, women's rights and gender equality, Vandana Shiva, one of my greatest hero(ines) will be talking at OISE...
View ArticleDelicata squash recipe from 'Young and Raw'
Great recipe. Just wish I had added the garlic powder!From "Young and Raw" http://www.youngandraw.com/just-like-fries-delicata-squash-rings/Oh my goddess! Have you ever tried Delicata Squash? It's...
View ArticleFilm Review: Queen of the Sun
I want to be a beekeeper. My grandfather kept a couple hives on this same land. I've always had an interest and admiration for those who keep bees. Last year I read "The Year of the Flood" by...
View ArticleRecipes for GAPS, Paleo, grain free diets
Check out http://empoweredsustenance.com/ for lots of good recipes! a better understanding of where your food comes from AND a better understanding of nutrition is empowering indeed.
View ArticleLow income + Farmers markets.
"Farmers’ market voucher programs are popping up across North America as a means to connect low-income people with nutritious, local food, while at the same time supporting small-scale producers. While...
View ArticleGarlic Planting 2012!
Garlic Planting 2012!This post is long overdue! Garlic was planted in October, on a gorgeous sunny day.Unfortunately I didn't have enough garlic from this years crop, so I had to order some. I used...
View ArticleContest!!!
I currently have a contest running! The first couple people to identify what is in this photo, will win a free Rhizome Farms t-shirt or tank top! The shirts are fair trade, run from small to...
View ArticleArticle 15
It's a good feeling when you go out in your garden in December, thinking everything is dead and needs to be tilled under, and finding beets, small carrots and tiny radishes along with kale, chard,...
View ArticleYear in Review from Food Renegade
Check out Food Renegade's blog post about 2012 in review. They travel through controversial topics, recipes and food politics.http://www.foodrenegade.com/best-of-2012-food-renegades-year-review/
View ArticleSeedy Saturday!
Linda Crago of Tree and Twig Farm asked me to give a short presentation at this year's Niagara Seedy Saturday. I avoid public speaking when I can, but I couldn't pass up a great opportunity! And to...
View ArticleKombucha... mmmmm!
Kombucha... it strikes awe and curiosity and disgust in its drinkers.What is kombucha? It is a culture of bacteria which eats sugar and tea, fermenting it into a lovely and lively liver tonic and all...
View ArticleJanuary 13: Flooding in the valley
Check out these photos from January 13 that I took looking into the valley!!! The most water in the valley that my dad says he has seen for a long time ! Also a record temperature high...A record high...
View ArticleGuelph Organic Conference
Can't believe I forgot to advertise for this!!! The Organic Conference brings farmers, businesses and consumers from all over Canada to Guelph for a weekend of skill sharing, training and fun! I will...
View ArticleCorn + agribusiness + indigenous peoples
"Gustavo Esteva, a leading Mexican activist and intellectual, will be speaking about Corning the World, how agribusiness has taken over the culture of corn, and how indigenous peoples and social...
View ArticleHarvesting Hope: In Northern Manitoba Communities
Link to full length documentary (37 minutes)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-dk2cuBCLoFilm Trailer here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA5MA7xgQUA
View ArticleAgriwebinars
Great for small-scale farmers, large scale farmers and consumers alike! I find the skills learned from these agricultural webinars can be applied to situations outside of work, especially the Farmer...
View ArticleSave the Bees!
... with this petition.https://secure.avaaz.org/en/hours_to_save_the_bees/?bQVVcbb&v=21421
View ArticleRhizome Farm Tees!
So pretty!Check out these Rhizome Farms tees!http://rhizomefarms.blogspot.ca/p/rhizome-farms-tees.html
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