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Small Farm Canada Annual Seed Guide 2022
The seed guide features wildflower mixes for pollinators, short season savable seeds, tomatoes and garlic in hundreds of locally adapted varieties. Read more
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100 ISSUES STRONG
It's hard to believe, but Small Farm Canada magazine has now published 100 issues of the magazine. Time flies when you are having fun! Read more
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Small Farm Canada publication acquired by Farms.com
The acquisition of Small Farm Canada enhances Farms.com’s expanding portfolio of media and publishing products and services for the agriculture and food industries. Read more
NEWS
G3 Grow Beyond Scholarship is back for 2022
G3 and Agriculture in the Classroom Canada are supporting students interested the future of technology and innovation in Canada. Read more
New federal investment for a genetics service system
The Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement receives nearly $500k to increase innovation in Canada’s sheep and goat industries. Read more
Today is Farm Transition Appreciation Day 2022
Today brings farmers together to share stories, advice and encourage others throughout their farm transition journey. Read more
A flu strain was reported on Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula
Hundreds of birds die at St. John’s exhibition farm due to the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza subtype H5N1. Read more
Introducing two mental health initiatives
Governments are investing through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to protect the mental health of Ontario farmers and their families. Read more
Do you know a Food & Farming Champion?
Farm & Food Care Ontario is seeking nominations for its annual Food & Farming Champion award. Read more
FEATURES
Best Practices for Selling at a Farm Gate
Acquiring a new customer is 5-25 times more expensive than retaining an existing one. Here are ways to improve your interactions with customers when selling at a farm gate. Read more
Ways to market your farm products directly to consumers
Are you interested in selling your farm goods directly to consumers? Learn direct farm marketing and ways to operate on-farm. Read more
Cloches as Crop Protection
For gardeners in any climate, a cloche will help prevent heavy rain and wind from beating your plants. Read more
Ensure a Happy Healthy Holiday with your Animals
Don’t forget our four-legged friends when decking the halls. These helpful holiday pet safety tips will make sure everyone enjoys this festive season. Read more
Popular Types of Christmas Trees in Canada
Types of fresh-cut Christmas Trees to help you find the perfect holiday centerpiece for your home. Read more
Notes from the Larkspur Supper Club
The Canadian collective in a time of peril
As the countryside gradually locked down, I watched my neighbourhood revert to familiar patterns of self-care that I have seen over my lifetime: checking on the elderly, distributing essentials, sharing and volunteering. Read more
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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
