Heritage Grains, What are they exactly?

Heritage Grains, What are they exactly?

Consumers may be starting to see the words heritage or heirloom on food products containing grains and may be wondering what exactly makes grains heritage? Are heritage grains better than modern varieties? Do they taste better? Should I be willing to pay more? What...
Why Regenerative Agriculture?

Why Regenerative Agriculture?

I want to clarify a point as it will cause some organic farmers and supporters of organic farming to misunderstand the purpose of this post. Regenerative agriculture is very similar, if not the same as how organic farming started because of both focus on building the...
What is the difference between Natural Farming and Organic farming?

What is the difference between Natural Farming and Organic farming?

If you are like me, you may be overwhelmed or maybe even a little annoyed with the words you see in the grocery store and on food products. What exactly is “natural” and how does it apply to Natural farming? How is organic farming any different than natural farming?...
Why is Commodity Farming Important to Farmers and Consumers Alike?

Why is Commodity Farming Important to Farmers and Consumers Alike?

When you walk up and down the aisles in the grocery store, how often do you think about commodity farming? Probably never. Right now, you may be thinking, “what the heck is commodity farming? Do I care? I simply want to buy food at the grocery store!” As you shop for...
A Zero Waste Shop is more than Just Replacing Plastic Straws.

A Zero Waste Shop is more than Just Replacing Plastic Straws.

Is there a Zero Waste Shop in your city or community? If not, after reading this post I hope you see why there should be! A recent study shows that “Canadians produce more garbage per capita than any other country on earth, Canadians generate approximately 31...
Saving an Heirloom Pear, before it’s gone!

Saving an Heirloom Pear, before it’s gone!

If you call yourself a foodie or like to understand or seek out unique foods, you may have heard of the Paw Paw, Quince, Sea Buckthorn or Haskap berries. However, have you ever listened to a story about an Heirloom Pear called the Jesuit Pear? Your time to do so may...