Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) is a farming practice that allows people to support local farmers and access fresh produce. In CSA, farmers sell shares of their crop to members of the community, who receive a portion of the harvest throughout the growing season. This model has numerous benefits for farmers, consumers, and the environment. InContinue reading “Community Shared Agriculture: A Sustainable Solution for Fresh, Local Produce”
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CSA Update Week #3
I hope everyone is keeping cool during this heat wave Below are the veggies we are harvesting for your box this week. (Note that some items are only for full shares) Rainbow Swiss Chard (recipe for lemon garlic rainbow chard) Salanova (Mesclun) Salad heads Mini Romaines Carrots Peas Kale (recipe for kale) Radish Garlic GreenContinue reading “CSA Update Week #3”
Your Hormonal Health & Eating Organic
We all know that eating organic is best. But why? We asked Dr. Kate Ferguson, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor serving Orangeville and Waterloo area, to weigh in on how eating organic can make a difference in our overall health. Eat localLocal food that hasn’t travelled a long time to get to your plate is fresher,Continue reading “Your Hormonal Health & Eating Organic”
Why Pasture-Raised Eggs Are the Gold Standard
Pastured eggs, are the best for your body, health and the environment. Our hens roam freely on open pastures, hunt and peck for food, then go back into the hen house at night to roost, nest and lay eggs. Results suggest that grass pastures may enhance vitamin E in eggs of pastured hens more thanContinue reading “Why Pasture-Raised Eggs Are the Gold Standard”
Winterhill Farm and Garden 