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Cool tool gift inspiration from Small Farm Canada and Lee Valley Tools

In the current issue of SFC magazine we teamed up with Lee Valley Tools for holiday gift inspiration. Here are our top five tool picks for the indoors, for the foodie, gardener and homesteader. Read more
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How to care for a cut Christmas tree

Even how you cut a Christmas tree can help make it last! Here are a few more tips on how to make your Christmas tree last the season and beyond. Read more
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Take time for mental health during the holiday season.

Adding a stressful situation to an already stressful situation is no holiday. Some strategies and resources that could help with Christmas cheer and beyond. Read more

Highly pathogenic avian Influenza in commercial poultry now in Ontario
Avian influenza has now been confirmed in Ontario with a total of 84 premises currently under quarantine across Western Canada concentrating in British Columbia. A low-pathogenic strain is in Quebec, none in the Maritimes at present. Read more
NAAAN and NCIAF unite for agriculture progress
NCIAF and NAAAN have partnered to enhance agricultural collaboration across Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., focusing on food sovereignty, technical assistance, and empowering the next generation of leaders Read more
PEIs plan to solve ag labour shortages
PEI invests $300K to tackle agriculture labour challenges, offering funding for recruitment, training, childcare, as well as workforce development under Sustainable CAP. Read more
Canada Summer Jobs applications deadline is December 19
Canada Summer Jobs 2025 supports youth employment through funded job opportunities, employers must apply by December 19, 2024, to hire youth for next summer. Read more
New law protects produce farmers from bankruptcy risks
Bill C-280 offers financial protection to Canadian fresh produce growers, safeguarding them from losses and enhancing food security with affordable fruits and vegetables for everyone. Read more
Survey highlights climate change as a key issue for Canadian farmers
A survey highlights climate change as a key issue for Canadian farmers, with many adopting sustainable practices to build resilience and combat severe weather’s impact on yields and income. Read more

Recipes

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Cranberry jelly, a festive taste and touch for the holiday season
Here is an oldie, goldy recipe for delicious, gorgeous and festive cranberry jelly. Read more
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You had me at Maple, Sweet Maple + Molasses Popcorn Recipe
Crosby Foods has a new product in the baking aisle called Maple + Molasses. Here’s a popcorn recipe to try using it, that makes life a bit sweeter! Read more
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Whether it’s turnip or rutabaga the recipe is yummier with carrots.
It is a Thanksgiving tradition to have mashed turnip at our place but what I have always thought turnips are really rutabagas. Their slightly bitter taste is enhanced when combined with a bit of mashed carrot. Read more
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Late summer and zucchinis are plentiful with delicious potential
Even a couple of zucchini plants will provide a lot of zucchini for the average family. They are prolific plants with versatile fruit. Here is a nutritious and delicious recipe using zucchini, tomatoes, onion and mushrooms. Read more
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Vegetable supreme or supremely veg, you decide
A delicious recipe with tastes from the garden, including broccoli and cauliflower and don’t forget the onion! Read more
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Tomatoes, feta and shrimp and don’t forget the parsley
A delicious recipe with tastes from the garden, dairy and the sea featuring tomatoes, feta and shrimp for a sumptuous summer supper. Don’t forget the parsley for the added zing and colour! Read more
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One Pan Indoor Smores a rainy-day treat from Crosby Foods
Here is another great recipe from the archives at Crosby’s Molasses, it is a rainy-day treat, One Pan Indoor S ’mores with a hint of Fancy Molasses. Read more
Beth Cavers, BC Cherry Association
Cherry Clafoutis
A traditional French dish of fruit, with black cherries, dusted with powdered sugar and served lukewarm. Read more
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Canada Day recipe for multitasking with iconic brand Crosby’s Molasses
With this marinate and sauce recipe you will be multi-tasking: eating and celebrating Canada Day with an iconic brand Crosby’s Molasses. Read more
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Frozen Strawberry Maple Dessert
Make-ahead creamy roasted maple strawberry sauce is drizzled on this frozen dessert and can also used on other treats as well as breakfast items. Read more