There are structural forces in agribusiness that continue to drive up food prices across Canada. The “Grocery Code of Conduct” rolled out by the government January 1st of this year is meant to address the corporate power behind this. But does it? Once again the National Farmers’ Union has done a great analysis of this policy…
We did it again! Against all odds and 4 legged creatures loving our corn; we have plenty for our customers and family! Be ready to grab yours in the next couple of weeks. Enjoy it with butter and salt or…. 🌽Mexican recipe for elotes: Dress cooked corn with mayo, fresh cheese (queso fresco), salt, lemon…
At this time of the year customers often confuse our early variety leeks with spring onions. Early variety leeks have the more slender stems whereas the later varieties have the traditional thick stem. Both are renowned for soups and stews, adding a creamy texture as they cook down. These young leeks are also delicious…
Quick reminder as per our note last week we are taking this week off deliveries to get caught up out in the fields. See you next week! ~Your Willo’Wind Farm Team
Every season about this time we press pause on deliveries for one week. This gives us a chance to spend more time in the fields and catch up on weeding; finish up transplants from the greenhouse to the fields; hill potatoes; trellis tomatoes; clear out fields that have been harvested and get them reseeded for…
Fennel harvest has begun! In your bin you have Florence Fennel, or Finocchio, known for its bulb like base. This is different from Common Fennel, a perennial sometimes growing up to 5ft high! Both varieties have the feathery foliage that is similar in look to dill. In fact, it can be interchangeable with dill…
Braised Fennel Original recipe from Epicurious 2 fennel bulbs, with fronds 1 1/2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup chicken broth (reduced-sodium recommended) 1/4 cup water Directions 1. Remove stalks from fennel bulbs, reserving 1 Tbsp chopped fronds for use as garnish. 2. Slice bulbs lengthwise into 1/2″…
As farmers we always face riddles as we navigate the complex system of an ecosystem that include insects, birds, coyotes, water tables, weeds, vegetables, humans etc.! For example: If birds like to eat bugs why don’t birds eat potato bugs and help us out with that? If we have shelter belts for the health…
A bountiful harvest this week! New from our fields this week are beets, napa cabbage, peas and topping up with carrots and cucumber from our good friends at Zephyr Organics and strawberries from Springview Farm. When local farmers can work together and support one another by sharing our surplus, farmers can steer clear of large…
Berry season is here and in your bin this week you will enjoy fresh, organic strawberries from our good friends at Lunar Rhythm Gardens and Haskaps from Willo’Wind! Strawberries you are familiar with but Haskaps may be new to you. Also known as Honeyberries, this fruit bearing plant is from the Honeysuckle family and…