Approximately 50 visitors attended the ONFARM presentation in early September held in a field at Woodleigh Farms and hosted by the farm operator, Norm Lamothe. The audience was diverse – young and old, and almost half were women. They came to hear how they could make their operations more efficient,… Continue reading
Lauren Cameron is showcasing some of the culinary skills she acquired during a year spent in New Zealand where she learned to appreciate their savoury pies. After years of experimenting back home in Canada, she believes she has “perfected” the Kiwi pie and is sharing her enthusiasm in a… Continue reading
After a two-year hiatus, the Peterborough County Agricultural Wall of Fame will celebrate the 2022 additions to their Wall of Fame in person this month. Two couples are among residents being honoured for their contribution to the local agriculture/agri-food industry: Dr. Bill and Mary Belch of North Monaghan, and Roy… Continue reading
Anyone following local social media channels will have seen this face before. A tireless promotor of the Poulin family business, Red Mill Maple Syrup, Jeremy has become the face of the brand: a youthful image to invigorate a traditional product. Syrup production has been in the family for generations. Jeremy’s… Continue reading
When they purchased the building at 16 King St. East on April 1st, Alison Wehrle and Richard Dance knew they wanted to make some changes in the interior of the Millbrook Winery location. The business is a make-your-own wine shop, selling a wide variety of wine kits where customers return… Continue reading
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 operation, known as Woodleigh Farms, was founded in 1902. Despite its historical origins, it’s clear that… Continue reading
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, acting as a Christmas “elf”. Some leftover food was stored in the town hall, but the… Continue reading
