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Farm Happenings at Terra Verde Homestead
Spring Share Week Three
I was listening to CBC's Quirks and Quarks the other day and they were discussing the effects of climate change on farmers. They noted that most farmers don't find the long-term trends of climate change challenging. This is probably in part because long-term effects happen slowly and are easier to1 read more »
Spring Share Week Two
The gorgeous weather expected over the next few days should be perfect for getting lots of plants in the ground! I planted the cucumbers today and by the end of the weekend I hope to plant zucchini, tomatoes, carrots, basil, and more. The potatoes should be planted now too but it seems that the see1 read more »
Spring Share Week One
It's the first week of the 2020 season and I am thrilled to be back in the swing of seeding, planting, and harvesting! As many of you know, this is our first year offering a spring share so typically I have a few more weeks to settle into farming before the share deliveries start. But with everythi1 read more »
About the farm
Terra Verde Homestead is a small-scale family farm 20 km south-east of Mount Forest. Two acres of the farm is dedicated to a certified organic market garden and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). The remaining acres are in pasture and nut and fruit tree plantings. This diversity is complemented by honeybees and heirloom chickens, Guinea Fowl, and Kune Kune pigs.
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