OFA vows to protect Ontario’s farmland through advocacy campaign
Farmland that supports food production is a finite and shrinking resource. Once it’s paved over, it’s gone forever. That’s the message behind Home Grown, a new advocacy campaign launched by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). Home Grown focuses on protecting and preserving farmland and domestic food production. The campaign, which launched earlier this month, aims to increase awareness […]
Dunlop touts funding for local agri-food businesses
The governments of Ontario and Canada invested over $3.2 million since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to help Ontario agri-food businesses establish or expand their online presence. This investment provided businesses with more opportunities to grow their operations and offer more food choices for families who are shopping at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Community garden plots can now be booked in Tiny
The Township of Tiny is pleased to announce that reservations for garden plots at the Perkinsfield Park Community Garden are now open to residents. Non-resident reservations will open on March 12, 2021 at 12 p.m. Individuals can register for a plot online at tiny.ca/online portal or contact Maggie Off, Community Engagement Coordinator. Tiny’s Community Garden […]
Township of Tiny Virtual Farm Crawl Video Series
The Township of Tiny is pleased to kick of Ontario Agriculture Week – October 7 to 13 – with Tiny’s Virtual Farm Crawl Video Series. Tiny and its partners, Bruce Grey Simcoe, The Government of Ontario, Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe and Tourism Simcoe County are excited to recognize and celebrate local agriculture. This […]
Tiny retail store offers big promise for area farmers
Area farmers have another option to get their produce and goods to market starting today. Farm2Door, which began in late April as a predominantly ecommerce company, officially opens a retail outlet just outside of Perkinsfield on Balm Beach Road at 1 p.m. “This is pretty exciting news,” said Farm2Door general manager Bart Nagel. “The opportunity […]
Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture makes generous donation to provide boost to long term care and seniors services
On July 29th, the County of Simcoe recognized the Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture, which recently provided a $10,000 donation in support of the County’s four long term care and seniors services facilities located in Beeton, Collingwood, Orillia and Penetanguishene. “We are so grateful and truly humbled by the thoughtfulness and generosity of our partners […]
Southern Georgian Bay Farmers’ Markets open June 5 and 7
The Southern Georgian Bay Farmers’ Markets operating in Victoria Harbour on Friday afternoons 3 to 7 p.m. and Midland on Sunday morning, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. is opening June 5 and 7, respectively. The Victoria Harbour market is located adjacent to the Tay Public Library and the Midland market is located in the Bay […]
Thank you, Farmers
Where would we be without farmers? The Heart of Georgian Bay is home to over 170 farms, who battle economic and atmospheric conditions every day to fulfill up to 30% of North Simcoe’s needs. This week, “We Live It, You’ll Love It” shows some local love to those who keep us fed and our economies […]
‘It’s something for the future’: From cash to online orders, north Simcoe farmers adapt to COVID-19
Go to the shed and dig out the DeLorean — because it’s time for local farmers to travel to the future if they want to survive. And the future is now. The coronavirus pandemic has largely halted face-to-face distribution of food, so farmers are forced to come up with sales alternatives. Dennis and Kim Dubeau […]
Farmers’ markets allowed to open but it’s not ‘business as usual’ in Midland area
The Southern Georgian Bay Farmers’ Markets in Midland and Victoria Harbour will be opening Victoria Day weekend, said president Steve Fosters. “Farmers’ markets have been added again to the list of essential businesses,” said Fosters. New this year will be wash stations for the public and social distancing will be asked of all customers. “More […]