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SMALL FARM CANADA NEWS
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The Ontario Hazelnut Associations 17th Annual on Mar 19th, 2026 at the Arboretum, University of Guelph
The event will bring together growers, researchers, and industry partners for a full day of knowledge sharing and sector updates.
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Pembine Fibreshed OYOO 2026-2027 Opens March 1st
One Year One Outfit Project is a community-based collection of stories and fibre pieces that explores and celebrates local materials, human creativity and ingenuity
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Important message from Canada’s Organic Grower Organizations
Agriculture and Agri Food Canada’s decision to eliminate researchers and staff, close research facilities, and wind down key research programs very alarming!
High Pet Care Costs Challenge Owners
A national survey shows most Canadian veterinarians say rising costs prevent many pet owners from accepting recommended treatments, creating emotional stress for vets and families.
2026 Last Frost Map Offers Better Planting Guidance
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released a 2026 last frost date map combining historical data and weather projections to help gardeners better plan spring planting and manage frost risks.
Ewe Better Believe It -- Sheep Numbers Climb Across Canada
Canada’s sheep and lamb inventories climbed to start 2026, with Prairie provinces leading the country’s flock growth.
Kao no Mieru Yasai -- What Canadian Small Farms Can Learn From Japan’s “Vegetables With a Face”
Japan’s practice of Kao no Mieru Yasai—literally “vegetables with a visible face”—shows how a simple photo and story can transform how consumers connect with their food. Canadian small farms can use this human‑centered approach at farmgate stands and
CASA Makes All Online Safety Courses Free for March to Support Ag Safety Week
CASA is offering all online farm safety courses free in March 2026, giving small farms access to training on machinery, dairy work, worker safety and more.
Canada Spring Weather Forecast Signals Weather Twists Ahead
Canada spring forecast shows cooler temperatures, shifting weather, and changing precipitation patterns. Read the latest outlook, prepare for seasonal changes, and stay updated with regional forecasts to plan confidently.
Recipes
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Classic Crosby’s Fancy Molasses recipes all December-long
Thinking about baking? Here is a classic recipe for hermit cookies from Crosby’s that is simply delicious!
Photo By Nova Scotia Farmers’ Markets
Early harvest hodgepodge, Maritime summer supper gold
Hodgepodge is defined as a confused mixture, but there is no confusion about this Maritime early vegetable tradition– it is yum!
Photo By Julie Harlow
Taste of Summer
We are coming out of recipe blues with Saskatoon berries, blueberries and rhubarb in a yummy berry crisp!
Photo By Julie Harlow
Fiddleheads are simply good
Delicious and nutritious, fiddleheads are a spring delicacy to be cooked well and enjoyed.
Photo by Julie Harlow
Saffron, grown in Canada you say…
Saffron crocus grown in Quebec and sold by Veseys Seeds of P.E.I. – a truly Canadian spice!
Photo By Riverside Cranberry
Cranberry jelly, a festive taste and touch for the holiday season
Here is an oldie, goldy recipe for delicious, gorgeous and festive cranberry jelly.
Photo By Crosby Foods
You had me at Maple, Sweet Maple + Molasses Popcorn Recipe
Crosby Foods has a new product in the baking aisle called Maple + Molasses. Here’s a popcorn recipe to try using it, that makes life a bit sweeter!
Photo By Julie Harlow
Whether it’s turnip or rutabaga the recipe is yummier with carrots.
It is a Thanksgiving tradition to have mashed turnip at our place but what I have always thought turnips are really rutabagas. Their slightly bitter taste is enhanced when combined with a bit of mashed carrot.
Photo By Julie Harlow
Late summer and zucchinis are plentiful with delicious potential
Even a couple of zucchini plants will provide a lot of zucchini for the average family. They are prolific plants with versatile fruit. Here is a nutritious and delicious recipe using zucchini, tomatoes, onion and mushrooms.
Photo By Julie Harlow
Vegetable supreme or supremely veg, you decide
A delicious recipe with tastes from the garden, including broccoli and cauliflower and don’t forget the onion!
Larkspur Supper Club
Farewell My Lovelies
It’s that time of year again. The wind sweeps in off the Bay, the land withers and hunkers down for six months of hard frost. And I must say goodbye to Willy and Waylon, the two Black Angus steers I’ve been feeding for the last year.
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