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Taste of Summer
We are coming out of recipe blues with Saskatoon berries, blueberries and rhubarb in a yummy berry crisp!
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The when, why and how of pruning tomatoes
It’s time to prune tomatoes when they are a foot and a half high and starting to flower.
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Small and productive in containers
Small and productive with space limits and unlimited ideas.
NEWS
Tree Variety Important on Woodlots
Woodlots grow stronger with diverse tree species and canopy gaps that improve habitat, soil health, and resilience to climate stress and natural challenges.
How To Pick the Best Watermelon at the Farmer's Market
Enjoy fresh watermelon this summer by learning how to choose the ripest one using expert tips like checking the yellow belly, tapping for sound, and weighing for juiciness.
Harvest Forage Right in Wet
Harvest forage at the right time in wet spring. Follow simple tips to cut, dry, and store properly. Protect feed value and act now to improve your farm’s results.
Happy 158th Canadian Small Farms.
Canada turns 158 years old and Canadian small farms are gaining in number and wealth.
Clean storm damaged trees with caution
Cleaning up trees after a storm can be risky. Use safety gear, avoid power lines, and ask for help with large or dangerous branches to stay safe during storm recovery.
Indigenous Agriculture Leads at NCIAF AGM 2025
NCIAF’s 2025 AGM highlighted major achievements, food projects, and new partnerships advancing Indigenous agriculture, business growth, and sustainability across Canada and Turtle Island.
Faster, But Still Behind: Rural Canada’s Internet Divide
There's still work to be done to connect all Canadians equally, ensuring fast, reliable internet is is important for every Canadian no matter where they live
How to Attract Bees to Your Garden
This guide shows small-scale growers how to naturally attract bees to their gardens using flowers, water, shelter, and safe pest control.
FEATURES
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Ducks on the Farm: A Beginner’s Guide for Small Farm Success
A practical overview of what small farmers need to know when raising ducks for eggs, meat, or pest control.
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Effective Physical Barriers to Keep Wildlife Out of Gardens on Small Farms
Protect your garden from wildlife damage using barriers, repellents, and deer-resistant plants like marigolds, while ensuring safety for people, pets, and the environment.
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Getting Started with Sheep on Your Small Farm
A beginner-friendly guide covering the essentials of raising healthy, productive sheep on a small-scale farm.
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Goat Keeping 101: A Guide for New Small Farmers
A walkthrough for new goat owners on the essentials of shelter, nutrition, fencing, and basic care.
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St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market is Golden
Canada’s largest year-round farmers market turns 50 this year.
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Ontario Equine Agricultural Economic Impact Study
Horse owners and horse business owners in Ontario, participation in the economic impact study important for industry future.
CALENDAR
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Equipment News
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Great Plains introduces Stealth Pro product line
If you are looking for a product line with a rotary cutter, harrows and drills you may want to consider the new Great Plains' Stealth Pro product line.
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TYM’s new T3025 tractor
If you are looking for a tractor with a 25-horsepower air-conditioned cab unit, 2,200-pound lift capacity and 104.9-inch lift height you may want to consider the new T3025 from TYM.
Poultry
Health and wellness: 6 tips for disease free birds
Whether you have a large or small flock of poultry, flock health is your TOP priority. Amy Hogue provides some important information on biosecurity 101, protocol tips, information on common diseases and coop management.
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.
