Loving the vibrant beauty of this red kale! #DYK that the reddish-purple colour is due to the presence of anthocyanins? These pigments are known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It's gorgeous now, but just wait until fall - cooler temperatures intensify these hues 🤩

15 seconds for radicchio to show off 😏 Gorgeous and satisfyingly bitter! #Pfennings #Pfennings4Me #Radicchio #FarmThings #LoveVeggies #LoveOntFood #OntarioOrganic #OntarioFarm #CanadianFarm #SupportLocal #FarmTok #FromTheField

These collards are the whole package - sturdy, large, robust leaves, packed with nutrition just begging to be eaten! An excellent source of Vitamins K, A & C, they have good amounts of protein and calcium too! Talk about plant power 💪

A few moments to appreciate the gorgeous-ness of this chard!  (Hold your applause until the end please 👏) #Pfennings #Pfennings4Me #Chard #VeggieAppreciation #EatYourVeggies #LoveOntFood #OntarioOrganic #OntarioFarm #CanadianFarm #GoodThingsGrowing #InSeason

Embracing the bitter beauty of dandelion!  Cut by hand and bunched with utmost care, the variety we grow is different than what grows on your lawns, characterized by extra large leaves. 1/4

Some of our lettuces begin their journey with a head start in a warm and humid greenhouse in early spring. When the time is right, the tiny seedlings get transplanted into our fields where they can spread out in the great outdoors, rooted in healthy soil. 1/3

We're ready to *broc your world!  😂 Broccoli season is here and our fields are bursting with it! There’s nothing like the taste of local, organic, in-season abundance. Watch out for it in your favourite stores 💚

After a bit of a slow start, our greens have SHOWN UP! And, the appetite for local food is strong. 💪🥬 1/3

The #InSeasonStar you've been waiting for: strawberries!🍓 After a slow start, they're finally here! We're celebrating this decadent local favourite with this irresistible strawberry blondies recipe! The perfect summer indulgence to highlight the fresh flavour you've been craving.

Truly thankful for the rain we got this morning! A "Million Dollar Rain" - just enough of the right kind of rain at the right time. 1/3

Where are the Ontario organic strawberries? If you're feeling like it's been harder to find Ontario's beloved strawberries this year - you're not alone. This growing season has seen a much slower start thanks to unseasonably cold weather in May. 1/3

The weather forever shapes our days, and with today's forecast calling for 36 degrees with a humidex well into the 40s, safety has to come first. We can't bring the fields indoors, but we can take steps to ensure the safety and well-being of the teams who work outside. 1/2

Very happy to be harvesting delicious Ontario organic strawberries this morning! 🍓🍓🍓 Quantities will be limited for now, but the expected heat next week should help the berries ripen quickly. Check back for updates as the season progresses!

Ahhh that's much better!  Thankful for this afternoon's rain 🌧️ #ALittleFallOfRain #GentleRain #Rain #Pfennings #GoodThingsGrowing #LoveOntFood #OntarioFarm #CanadianFarm

Last Friday we were pleased to host another tree planting day here on the farm! Our two newest wetlands and their adjacent meadows now have an assortment of native trees and shrubs growing that will enrich this habitat in the future. 1/3

We love to see our veggies growing so beautifully!  They don't ask for much - healthy soil, sunshine, room to grow, and water. 1/2

Giving a little breathing room! Weeding between the rows can easily be done with a tractor. However, removing weeds right next to the newly emerged seedlings needs more precision. #Pfennings #Pfennings4Me #FromTheField #Hoeing #OntarioFarm #CanadianFarm #LoveOntFood #GrownWithCare #KnowYourFarmer

We've had a good balance of sun & rain, & the lettuces are very happy! They're growing beautifully & if all goes well we should be able to harvest these in ~3 weeks 😊 Can't wait! #Pfennings #Pfennings4Me #LoveOntFood #OntarioOrganic #OntarioFarm #Lettuce #FromTheField #CanadianFarm #SupportLocal

We can't wait for these gorgeous green onions! Eagerly anticipated every year, our customers tell us they are beyond compare (which brings a tear to our eyes 😂) Coming soon! #Pfennings #Pfennings4Me #LoveOntFood #FromTheField #GreenOnions #SupportLocal #OntarioFarm #CanadianFarm

After a few unexpected frosts over the last few weeks, we lost a good portion of our first expected crop of strawberries. 1/3

Food tastes better when it’s grown by your neighbours and people who care about the land, and the community they’re feeding. Ontario farmers produce an incredible variety of top notch food -you can taste the difference in every bite. The freshness & flavour can't be beat! #LocalFoodWeek2025 1/2

Behind so much of Ontario’s fresh, local food are the hands of migrant workers who return to Ontario year after year. Today we celebrate these skilled, dedicated individuals who travel far from home and family to help feed our communities. 1/3

Farming isn't just a job - it's a calling. As Local Food Week continues, we'd like to celebrate the resilient nature of the farming community! 1/6

We can't celebrate local food & farmers without acknowledging the very land that makes it all possible. Here in Ontario, we have some of the highest quality soil in the world. We must protect it. It's unique, it's precious, and it's more important than ever. 1/2 www.youtube.com/watch?v=EovP...

As organic farmers we recognize there is strength in diversity. It may not always be easy, but it’s worth it. (1/3 keep reading)

Say hello to our #InSeasonStar of the month, Spinach!! Spinach is one of the best plant-based sources of iron and is rich in antioxidants. It's a true leafy green powerhouse, offering a big nutritional boost with every bite. 1/3

Take a peek #BehindTheScenes as we pack onions that are so good they bring a tear to our eyes 😭 I'm not crying, you are! #Pfennings #Pfennings4me #Onions #OntarioFarm #CanadianFarm #CanadaOrganic #Organic #ThisIsHowWeDoIt

Done with care by hand - we are harvesting overwintered parsley today! Add a pop of local flavour and freshness to your plates 😋 #Pfennings #Pfennings4Me #LoveOntFood #LoveLocal #LocalSeason #OntarioFarm #OntarioFood #CanadianFarm #SupportLocal #Parsley #GoodThingsGrowing #FarmLife #FarmTok

STRAWBERRY UPDATE: With today's sunny skies, it's hard to believe that last week we were worried about frost. We did have some damage, but fortunately most are ok 😊 Take a look: the strawberry flowers with yellow centres are healthy & will produce fruit, compared to damaged ones with black centres.

May on the farm means life is bursting all around us. Trees filling out, fields turning green, & days getting longer. Every corner of the farm is waking up; from the buzzing bees to the crops poking through the soil. Our spirits can't help but be lifted! Enjoy some of our favourite May moments 😊

We're keeping an eye on this parsley - it just might be our next overwintered crop to harvest! #Pfennings #Pfennings4Me #LoveOntFood #OntarioFarm #Organic #OntarioOrganic #CanadianFarm #LoveLocal #Parsley #GoodThingsGrowing

This adorable busy bee was spotted in a large tree next to one of our fields last week, and the whole thing was abuzz with activity!  Today on #WorldBeeDay, we acknowledge the importance of bees and other pollinators to the well-being of us all. 1/4

Putting a straw blanket over the strawberries last night ahead of the frost, to protect against damage. We'll know in a few days how the plants made out.   #FarmingChallenges #Pfennings #FromTheField #OntarioFarm #CanadianFarm #OntarioOrganic #OntarioStrawberries #OntarioOrganicStrawberries

Don't blink or you'll miss it! 👀 Lettuce seeding is underway. Those tiny little balls that look like ice pellets entering the soil will grow up to be hearty and delicious leafy greens!

IT'S TIME!!!  Our overwintered spinach harvest started today - and it's GORGEOUS!  Abundant too. Look for it in stores near you!   #FindPfennings #Pfennings #Pfennings4Me #Spinach #LoveOntFood #LocalSeason #OntarioFarm #OntarioOrganic #CanadianFarm #OntarioFarm #NoFarmlandNoFood

There's rain in the forecast for the rest of this week - our fields could really use some! Hoping for enough, but not too much 🤞 #Pfennings #FromTheField #LoveOntFood #LoveLocal #OntarioFarm #CanadianFarm #BringOnTheRain #SpringThings

Carrot hills to help the carrots grow straight and long! #Pfennings #Pfennings4Me #Carrots #CarrotHills #LoveOntFood #LoveLocal #OntarioFarm #CanadianFarm #OntarioOrganic #Organic #OrganicAg

HAPPENING NOW - our first harvest of the season!  This year it's overwintered cilantro for the win 💪 Hand-harvested with care 😊 1/2

Lettuce be thankful! Transplanting continues, and our fields are filling up with pops of colour 😊 Arguably one of our prettiest crops, lettuces are eagerly anticipated every season. Field lettuces are hearty, robust, and full of crunch and flavour! 1/2

The onion seedlings are particularly nice this year!  More ON deliciousness to look forward to 😊 #Pfennings #Pfennings4Me #LoveOntFood #LoveLocal #OntarioFarm #CanadianFarm #SpringThings #FarmLife #NoFarmlandNoFood #ProtectFarmland #Organic #OntarioOrganic

The overwintered spinach is coming along nicely! Once it reaches maturity we will have LOTS! You can see that we have some in varying stages of growth in different locations on the farm, and the hope is that by the time the first fields are harvested, the next one will be ready. 1/2

Our very own Sustainability Specialist, Jessica Wynne, was honoured with the Women's Produce Network Award at the 33rd Annual OPMA Gala and Awards Ceremony in November! This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the Ontario produce industry. ​1/4

Samples from the field! We love when Wolfgang brings us little bouquets to show us how things are progressing 😀 At this time of year, we are hungry for GREEN, and these beautiful and delightfully fragrant little plants definitely satisfy 😊 1/2

Big news! On April 30th, Jessica Wynne will be speaking on a panel for Stop Food Waste Day – and trust us, she’s got some seriously inspiring stuff to share. 🙌 1/4

And so it begins! Transplanting kicks off this week 🎉 Started in the greenhouse back when the fields were still covered in snow, now is the time for these seedlings to take their place in our fields. They don't ask for much - healthy soil, sunshine and water. 1/2

And so it begins! Transplanting kicks off this week 🎉 Started in the greenhouse back when the fields were still covered in snow, now is the time for these seedlings to take their place in our fields. They don't ask for much - healthy soil, sunshine and water. 1/2

Black Radish: The #InSeasonStar for April! Haven't tried it before & aren't sure what to do with this sinister looking veggie? Tread carefully, their spicy bite isn't for everyone! To cut the pungency, try them along with milder veggies.T hey really liven up potato salad -check out this recipe! 1/2

Healthy mycorrhizal fungi on the roots is a good thing! Technically a mild form of parasitism, it's not as bad as it sounds - in fact it's very beneficial and we're happy to see it. 1/2

Sun's out and so are we!  It's time to prepare the fields for planting, so this week we've been turning in cover crops, compost, and leftover crops from last year.  And uncovering the strawberry beds too! 1/2