Tag: farming
Millbrook Market Vendor
Deana Huntsbarger is a new vendor at the Millbrook Market offering selections small-batch cheeses from five small producers across Ontario, including Hope Co-op of Aylmer Bushgarden of Elgin, Fifth Town of Picton, Gunn’s Hill…
2019 County Recognition Award Recipients Acknowledged
Congratulations to the six residents and organizations that were selected by their community for their service to the community. The Peterborough Curling Club was recognized for its contribution to accessibility improvements in the County,…
Agricultural Leadership Award Recipient Allan Bigelow
A fourth generation farmer in the community, Allan Bigelow’s family has been farming in the township for more than 150 years. While he currently resides on Larmer Line, Allan Bigelow still owns and farms…
Next Farmers’ Market Sunday June 23
Thirty vendors filled the parking lot of the Old Millbrook School last Sunday at the May Farmers’ Market. As sunny skies and warmer temperatures prevailed, exuberant shoppers scooped up a wide array of local…
Next Farmers’ Market Sunday May 26
If attendance at our first market in April was any indication, this will be a spectacular market season. Threats of rain, snow and high winds gave way to a (mostly) sunny day and people…
Puddleduck Farm Focuses on Community Supported Agriculture Program
Merridy Senior and Eben Hancock have been operating their local organic farm on the edge of Millbrook for six years now, and their business continues to evolve as they seek new ways to grow. …
Maple Event 2019!
Pictured are visitors to the Staples’s property where they saw modern production of that sweet syrup during the local maple event last month. Despite poor maple harvesting weather, the sun broke out for…
Farm Credit Helps Canadian Farmers Grow
At last month’s farm show, staff from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) was on hand offering their services to the crowds strolling through the aisles. They need no introduction to the agricultural community, but the…
Take A Sweet Tour as Maple Day Returns April 7th
A group of local Maple Syrup producers are joining forces to host another Maple Day on April 7th. All participating producers will open the doors to their sugar shacks between the hours of 10:00…