News & Events
10
2024
Grass-Fed Beef and Pastured Poultry with Aird Family Farm
Join Aird Family Farm and Farms at Work for an evening exploring grass-fed beef and pastured poultry in Northumberland County. Established in 1885 and now in its fifth generation of family ownership, Aird Family Farm has practiced regenerative farming for the past 10 years.
Grass-Fed Beef: get up close with AIrd's herd of black angus cattle, raised on 100% grass-fed diet
Pastured Poultry: Learn about their pasture-raised meat birds and laying hens, which thrive on diverse, untreated pastured and organic feed
Regenerative Pasture Management: Gather insight into effective pasture management practices, including rotational grazing, which work to enhance soil health, ecosystem resilience, and on-farm biodiversity
30
2024
Pastured Poultry & Mushrooms with Kendal Hills
Join Kendal Hills Farm and Farms at Work for an immersive tour exploring pastured poultry, the Artisinal Chicken Program, and gourmet mushroom cultivation.
Monday, Sept 9 | 5:30 - 7:30pm
Clarington, ON
Sliding scale $10 - 25. Kids free
Register here: tinyurl.com/FAWkendal
Farmers Dave Kranenburg and Emily Tufts are dedicated to regenerative agriculture, ensuring their farming practices restore and enhance the natural environment. Dave and Emily will share insights into the Artisanal Chicken Program and highlight the benefits of raising poultry on pasture. Attendees will discover the fascinating world of gourmet mushroom cultivation and learn about their methods, tips for mushroom production, and sourcing culture and substrate. We will also explore applied principles of regenerative agriculture and discover how Kendal Hills Farm integrates agroforestry and farmland stewardship into their operation. This event is ideal for those curious about the Artisanal Chicken Program or mushroom cultivation, and anyone passionate about local food. Whether you're a farmer or a conscious eater, you'll gain valuable insights into sustainable food production during your visit to Kendal Hills.
25
2024
Fleetwood Hills Farm Tour
Join Fleetwood Hills Farm and Farms at Work for an evening exploring garlic, honey, and farm business strategies.
Tues Aug 27 | 6 - 8pm
Kawartha Lakes ON
$10 - 25 sliding scale. Kids 12 and under are free
Register Here: tinyurl.com/FAWfleetwood
Fleetwood Hills Farm specializes in the sustainable production of garlic, honey, and maple syrup. Farmer, Steve Moore, undertook an intergenerational farm transfer from his parents in 2019. Today, Steve cultivates 1.75 acres of garlic, manages 150 hives of honey bees, and oversees the production of maple syrup from 1,300 taps. With a strong commitment to quality and sustainability, Steve integrates cover crops, drip irrigation, and annual field trials to enhance soil health and improve existing best practices. In addition to garlic and honey production, this event will explore farm business structuring, risk management strategies, and the delicate balance between specialization and diversification. Steve will share his experience with family succession and share valuable insight for aspiring farmers entering the industry.
28
2024
4th Line Theatre Presents the world premiere of Onion Skin & Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes
4th Line Theatre is excited to open its 2024 Summer Season with the world premiere of Alison Lawrence’s Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes. This play is a funny and enlightening exploration of the largely unknown story of the teenage girls who stepped up and worked on farms across Canada to feed the troops, and indeed all Canadians, during WWII. These ‘Farmerettes,’ all in their 90s now, tell us that the summers they worked those farms were the best of their lives, even 70 or more years later.
July 1 – July 20, 2024
Previews: July 1- 2, 2024
Opening Night: July 3, 2024
Monday to Saturday at 6 pm
To purchase tickets and for more information, visit: https://www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca/2024-summer-season
26
2024
Lunar Rhythm Farm - Farm Tour!
Friday, July 19th | 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Founded in 2008, Lunar Rhythm Gardens is a 100-acre certified organic mixed vegetable and cow/calf operation in Janetville, Ontario. Come explore their Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) program, and get an up-close look at their season extension techniques, livestock, and working draft horses.
Farmer Jessica Foote's dedication to sustainable agriculture stems from her upbringing on her family’s dairy farm. She strives to create symbiotic relationships between livestock and vegetables, and is one of few farmers in Ontario utilizing draft horses in her 15-acre market garden.
$10 - 20 Sliding Scale. Kids 12 and under are free!
Register here: tinyurl.com/FAWlunarrhythm