Tag: food
Historic Farm Relies on Modern Farm Practices to Ensure Sustainable Future
Don’t let her understated booth fool you – Margaret Winslow is a seasoned pro when it comes to market gardening. Margaret is a member of a multi-family, 6th generation farm on Sharpe Line. The…
Millbrook Food Share Seeks New Leadership
Twenty-five years ago, Millbrook/Cavan United Church Minister John Sloan spearheaded the packing of approximately twenty Christmas hampers in the basement of the Lions’ Den for distribution in the community. Clarke Mayhew was on hand,…
Accepting Nominations for Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame
The Peterborough Country Agricultural Wall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for the 2022 Induction Ceremony to be held on Sunday, August 28th at Lang Pioneer Village Museum in the Agricultural Heritage Building. Farm…
Local Food Options Let Customers Leave Supply-Chain Worries Behind
Who doesn’t miss the experience of local farmers’ markets this time of year? More so now, when we see produce shelves with items showing a bit of wear after an extra-long trip to the…
Letter to the Editor – February 2022
Millbrook and District Food Share had another successful Christmas Hamper program, providing 48 hampers and vouchers to local families. The Food Share would like to thank the various local businesses that donated, including Millbrook…
Local Initiative Provides Tangible Comfort in Times of Need
Shelters across Canada have been impacted by COVID restrictions. Food insecurity has been a major concern due to the closure of many of the shelter’s dining rooms. When the pandemic hit, two women in…
Sweet New Bakeshop Offers Spectacular Sweets and Classes for Young and Old
Amanda Mitchell moved to Bethany with her husband last April and continued her four-year-old company called Sprinkles and Things in her new home. On November 20, Amanda led a workshop for six children where…
