
Tag Archives farmers’ markets

A new farm story
Most of Canada’s farms got their start when previous generations of immigrants made sacrifices and worked hard to gain a toehold, often via truck farming. Is it still happening?

Growth markets
Sales at farmers markets across Canada are rushing toward $1.5 billion, and their farmers have plans for much, much more

One Ontario family’s joint path to farm succession
“Succession planning here is like hitting a moving target,” says Jim McGregor, but it’s also the family’s greatest opportunity

Farmers finding the right image
More farmers across the country are taking charge of their image, for the good of their farms, and the good of the industry

A jam of a business
If you haven’t heard of Vanilla Spice Pear Butter or Sundae in a Jar, these young entrepreneurs have some lessons to teach
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