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Farming

The Value of Farmland

And what of this farmland? What is it? Is it just dirt? Is it landscaping? Can it be simply recreated?

Jun 17, 2014

Dufferin’s New Landlord

With its purchase of the mega quarry lands, a Canadian investment firm gained control of one of the biggest single blocks of prime farmland in Ontario. Will the new landlord be better than the old?

Mar 23, 2014

Five Years Out

A Memoir. Even the sound of the old ATV holds a memory of him, puttering in on it from his little house next door every morning.

Mar 23, 2014

Sowing the Seeds of Food Security

Everdale organic farm is at the centre of a project designed to create a self-sufficient organic seed industry in Canada.

Mar 23, 2014

How Sweet It Is

Classic truffles and novelty chocolates make an irresistible combo at The Chocolate Shop.

Nov 19, 2013

Growing Garlic

An Ancient Crop Adds Zest to Country Living!

Sep 11, 2013

Having Your Cake

Sarah Hallett’s delectable sweets have locals coming back for more.

Jun 17, 2013

Farmers’ Markets In The Hills

Farmers’ markets in the Headwaters Region are the best place to find the freshest local food and the work of area artisans.

May 19, 2013

Where’s the Chicken?

Sourcing local, sustainably raised chicken is a lot harder than it should be.

May 17, 2013

The Kohlrabi Challenge

When Jeff Rollings became a Community Supported Agriculture member, he got more than he bargained for … more vegetables, that is.

May 17, 2013

Regulators closing the door on local meat

It is significant that the meat recalls of the past decade have rarely involved small plants.

May 17, 2013

High on Horses

As Caledon prepares for the 2015 Pan Am Games, Headwaters Horse Country is saddling up for the ride of its life.

Mar 31, 2013