Choosing the right plant
by Dan Driedger
Scanning the web can quickly reveal a host of individuals and businesses who are selling plants at this time of year. Interest...
Gardening: Native Plants
When you are starting seeds, buying annuals and perennials at the nursery, or choosing which trees to add to your garden, consider sticking to...
Sustainability: Sustainable Development
With North Dundas facing unprecedented development, it seems like a good idea to tackle the subject of sustainable development. What exactly are we talking...
Research supports farm organization policy and advocacy work
by Peggy Brekveld, President, OFA
As an organization representing farmers, Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) needs to know both the realities of the current situation as...
5 tips to consider before jumping into starting a hobby farm
(NC) Running a small farm with a garden and animals such as chickens, goats and pigs can be very rewarding. For many of us,...
Farmers appreciate consumer trust in food system
by Ethan Wallace, OFA
Canadian consumers continue to have a high level of trust in our food system and many of their key concerns mirror...