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Share your favourite family recipes with Small Farm Canada
The recipes shared with Small Farm Canada will be shared in our magazine and on our website. Read more
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Small Farms and Artisans
Almost every rural community share a community of artisans, artists, and other creative people. Read more
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Julie Harlow
Excited to share small farm cool tools every Thursday!
Small Farm Canada is excited to launch a new section of the website, inspired by the social media hashtag #cooltool. Read more
NEWS
New Youth Council for Agriculture established
A new Nova Scotia Youth Council for Agriculture will advise the Minister on advancing agriculture and agri-food production as career and business opportunities. Read more
Save the date for Canada’s next Agriculture Day in 2023
Canada’s Agriculture Day creates trust between producers and consumers to engage in positive dialogue around agriculture and food. Read more
Love a Tree Day
On National Love a Tree Day, spend some time enjoying the beauty of the trees that are all around you. Read more
Today is the first International Day of Plant Health
Learn how protecting plant health can help end hunger, reduce poverty, protect the environment and boost economic development. Read more
$2.1M investment towards the future generation of ag leaders
The Government of Canada invests into three organizations to support development opportunities for Canadian youth in agriculture. Read more
Apply now for Provincial Agrifoods Assistance Program
The Provincial Agrifoods Assistant Program is targeted to assist commercial farmers. Read more
FEATURES
30 Actions towards a Green Future
April 22nd is Earth Day. What will you do? Here are 30 actions and tips to make a difference. Read more
Reasons Why to Garden
Gardening is good for your health, the soil and the planet. Whether it is a vegetable garden to provide fresh veggies or a beautiful ornamental garden, gardens contribute to the enjoyment of life. Read more
Protect Your Flock
As a small flock owner or owner of exhibition birds, learn what you can do to avoid the risk of this highly contagious viral disease. Read more
Growing Chard in your Garden
Chard makes a dramatic and healthy addition to your vegetable garden. Read more
A Guide to Growing Broccoli
You can plant this popular vegetable in the spring or fall. Read more
Notes from the Larkspur Supper Club
Fear not the snake in the grass
I have always been grateful that here on my farm in Southern Ontario there isn’t a single poisonous creature that wants to kill me. Read more
CALENDAR
Canada's Farm Show
Canada's Farm Show connects local producers and international customers with the latest and greatest in agricultural equipment and technology. Read more
Jun 21, 2022Jun 22, 2022
Islands Agriculture Show 2022
The Islands Agriculture Show is Vancouver Island's Largest Agriculture Event of the Year. Read more
Jul 6, 2022
Mar 1, 2022Jun 15, 2022
Equipment
Kioti introduces new factory cab
Kioti unveils a new cab option, the Factory Cab, available in the spring of 2022. Read more
Kubota talks new L02 Series compact tractors
Join Beau Woodbury, Project Manager at Kubota, unveils its L02 series as the top selling compact tractor in the United States. Read more
Poultry
Raising happy chickens
What is happiness to a bird? Living out its days scratching, pecking, drinking, eating, clucking, and (if you’re a hen) laying eggs? Amy Hogue has a few tips that will keep your flock happy and healthy. Read more
Home butchering 101
It’s important to ensure everything is set up ahead of time, using a well thought out assembly-line system so the job runs smoothly from start to finish. Read more
A poultry success story
Merrifield Farms is an excellent example of small farm innovation and excellence Read more
Could your birds make you sick?
Regular contributor Amy Hogue, looks at five health risks that could be living in your coop Read more
