Farming

Co-operative Models for Farm Financing

Co-operative Models for Farm Financing

by Thorsten Arnold   The land problem In the early 21st century, Ontario faces a farming question that has haunted Europe for centuries: how to protect and ensure access to agricultural land. On average, the price of Ontario’s agricultural land rose by 22% in...
Forays into Silvopasture

Forays into Silvopasture

Val Steinmann and her family are the stewards of Heartwood Farm, in Erin, Ontario. Since 2004, Val has been immersed in the journey to co-create an ecological farm that is committed to supporting biodiversity and regeneration. Heartwood produces hard and “soft” cider,...