Farming

Our forebears knew how to put sunshine in a jar. You can too.

Vegetable grower extraordinaire Karen Hollingshead uses galvanized steel raised beds and water troughs to hold her 35 varieties of tomatoes and other gems.

But the principles of head, heart, hands and health still thrive in Headwaters.

In the dark cloud of the pandemic, a silver lining for small farmers.

So we wonder, amid the disruption and heartbreak, what future is being born in this moment?

How local growers are tapping a surging demand for the tiny, tasty stems that pack a nutritional punch.

This duo brings Dufferin’s farmers together with foodies, chefs, students and families.

Dufferin Farm Tour offers a behind-the-scenes peek at agricultural life in the county.

Alix and George Bezak raise black Angus cattle, chickens and more at their Mono property, winning over natural-meat converts one farm tour at a time.

Meet the women behind the blooms at Petals Flower Co., Purple Hill Lavender Farm, Stonewell Farm, Broadside Flowers and Caledon Hills Peony Farm.

Looking for a rare peony variety? Diana Hillman’s got you covered with rootstock from North America and the Netherlands.

Melanthon’s Amber Swidersky creates lush bouquets with blooms just steps from her floral studio.