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A new nut to crack in the 2025 SFC Seed Guide, Tree Seed.
In our last issue of the year, we are pleased to present the 2025 Small Farm Canada Seed Guide. This year with 140 seed dealers and a look at tree seed, seed types and seed saving. Read more
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Oops – Our Subscription Renewals were sent with the wrong return envelope
The wrong return envelope has been included with Small Farm Canada subscription renewals. Read more
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Making news with new uses for newspaper
I used to think newspaper was for recycling but now I repurpose it as a tool for composting, seed starting and even window cleaning Read more
NEWS
Meadowbrook Family Farm honoured for exceptional pasture management
The Meadowbrook Family Farm, operated by Steve and Lisa Ernewein in Walkerton, Ontario, has received the prestigious 2024 Mapleseed Sheep Pasture Award for its exemplary pasture management. Read more
Lou Ferrusi crowed Ontario’s Top Butcher
Celebrate Ontario’s finest butcher craft! Discover Lou Ferrusi’s incredible skills and creativity that earned him the top spot in this prestigious provincial competition. Read more
Biosecurity Boost for Agri-Food
Canada and Ontario are investing $7.5M in 365 projects to enhance biosecurity and resilience in Ontario’s agri-food sector, aiming for $31.5M in total sector-wide improvements. Read more
Bioenterprise Canada and NCIAF Unite for Agri-Food Growth
Bioenterprise Canada and NCIAF are partnering to support Indigenous entrepreneurship in agri-food, enhancing connections, resources, and funding to boost growth and food security. Read more
Join the Forage Focus tour and trade show in Guelph
The Forage Focus event, themed "Hay As A Cash Crop," offers tours, discussions, and a trade show for hay producers on December 6th, as part of the CFGA Annual Conference in Guelph. Read more
Ontario & Feds Supporting Growers with New Fruit Varieties and Funding
A new $8 millions initiative helps Canadian fruit farmers replant and grow more resilient fruit varieties. Read more
FEATURES
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Winterizing roses - tips for northern gardeners
As winter approaches, gardeners in the northern Great Plains must protect tender roses using effective methods like compost mounds or the Minnesota tip technique for optimal survival. Read more
Cultivating Oats - A Small Farm's Guide
Learn how to efficiently grow oats on your farm. Dive in and amplify your soil quality now! Read more
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Growing Sage - Easy Tips for Beginners
Discover how to successfully grow sage in your garden; start today and enjoy its benefits! Read more
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Grow Savory Easily in your Home Garden
Master the art of growing Savory, a versatile herb, in your garden. Start planting now for robust flavors! Read more
Notes from the Larkspur Supper Club
The Power of a Good Story
As farmers, we have a wealth of great stories to tell and we should never forget their power to move an audience to action. Read more
CALENDAR
Equipment
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The 1835 M tractor from Massey Ferguson
If you are looking for a piece of equipment with a small frame, 35 horsepower, 72-inch skid steer style bucket and 1,900 lb lifting capacity you may want to consider the new 1835 M tractor from Massey Ferguson. Read more
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New RX40 Series tractors from KIOTI
If you are looking for a piece of equipment with better forward sightlines and maintenance access you may want to consider the new RX40 Series from KIOTI. Read more
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The GrandStand MULTI FORCE from Toro
If you are looking for a piece of equipment to handle tasks all year round you may want to consider the new GrandStand Multi Force from Toro. Read more
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CS20 sub compact tractors from Kioti
If you are looking for a multitasking tractor for small acreage you may want to consider the new CS20 series from Kioti. Read more
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Introducing the Fendt 200 Vario Series
If you are looking for a built in guidance you may want to consider the new 200 Vario Series from Fendt. Read more
Poultry
Health and wellness: 6 tips for disease free birds
Whether you have a large or small flock of poultry, flock health is your TOP priority. Amy Hogue provides some important information on biosecurity 101, protocol tips, information on common diseases and coop management. Read more
Raising happy chickens
What is happiness to a bird? Living out its days scratching, pecking, drinking, eating, clucking, and (if you’re a hen) laying eggs? Amy Hogue has a few tips that will keep your flock happy and healthy. Read more
Home butchering 101
It’s important to ensure everything is set up ahead of time, using a well thought out assembly-line system so the job runs smoothly from start to finish. Read more
A poultry success story
Merrifield Farms is an excellent example of small farm innovation and excellence Read more
