As the 2026 growing season is underway, more Ontario farmers are seeing an increase in new weed species in their fields. Most farmers have experience managing redroot and green pigweed, and growers in southwest Ontario have become experienced with waterhemp. Another species, Palmer Amaranth, has been identified in a growing number of counties, suggesting it’s … Read more
Selling farm produce to restaurants and grocery stores sounds simple: grow good food, find a buyer, and make a delivery. In practice, buyers compare you with established distributors that already offer predictable quality, standardized cases, accurate invoices, and reliable delivery. Can your farm match that convenience without losing its local advantage? U.S. farms sold nearly … Read more
The popularity of home food production has increased dramatically in recent years. Whether driven by rising food costs, environmental awareness, or a desire for fresher produce, more gardeners are transforming outdoor spaces into productive growing areas. From compact urban gardens to larger rural plots, edible gardening offers a rewarding way to reconnect with nature while … Read more
A working farm is judged first by function, but it is often experienced through appearance. Clean lanes, open gathering areas, tidy field edges, safe walking routes, and maintained garden spaces all shape how people move through the property. This matters even more when a farm serves more than one purpose. Many rural properties today combine … Read more
Creating ways to fit tourism onto the farm can go a long way in increasing farm revenue. There are numerous ways of attracting people. Whether they are visitors, guests, members or tourists, the primary purpose of bringing people to the farm is ultimately to increase farm viability. These people are customers. With today’s growing emphasis … Read more