Ancaster’s Stephen Gleave on Sustainable Agriculture Practices & Native Forest Restoration

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Managing agricultural property in Southern Ontario requires a thoughtful balance between active food production and long-term environmental conservation. Across Canada, environmental reports show that private land stewardship accounts for a growing portion of protected natural space, with formal conservation initiatives covering 14% of the national terrestrial landmass, according to Canada’s Conserved Areas Indicator. Stephen Gleave … Read more

Your 2026 Scouting Guide: Identifying the new Amaranthus Invaders in Ontario

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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: How to Win Repeat Wholesale Orders

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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

Growing Your Own Orchard: Sustainable Ways to Harvest More at Home

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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

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