[threecol_one] [/threecol_one] [threecol_two_last] In the face of all the demands of farming it is easy to let slip the chance to pause and consider all that has gone well in a season! We can become too focussed on the crop that is not doing well, the chickens that are not laying,…
Beef Prices Are Rising!!! After the mad cow crisis a few years back the beef industry took a major hit. Prices for beef animals dropped to record lows and a lot of producers, due to high feed costs, sold their herds. However, beef prices today are hitting and exceeding record highs, resulting in a huge demand for live…
Ban the Use of Neonicotinoid Pesticides – An Update! Last October we posted news about the issue of neonicotinoid pesticides. We have further news that not only bees but birds as well are at significant risk. On our farm we have hives that belong to a local beekeeper. While his bees are safe on our land…
On Wednesday June 4th Willo’Wind Farm pops up a tent at our third Farmer’s Market location for the 2014 season. Willo’Wind will now be part of the MyMarket Farmer’s Market at their Bloor-Borden location. MyMarket is the result of the work done by Farmers’ Markets Ontario (FAO) in response to the growing problem of identifying the difference between real farmers and those…
It is Definitley Easter on the Farm! Chicks are here, kittens are born and Madeline, our proud muscovy duck, is setting on her nest! Some sure signs that spring is here and the Easter season is upon us! This time marks the begining of our season. We invite you this year to learn the…
We have started our CSA membership sign up for the coming 2014 season!!! A very big thank you for supporting our farm for the 2013 season. A strong local sustainable food system is only possible because of people like you who support it. We hope you enjoyed the benefits of receiving fresh local organic food…
Eleven Little Piglets Willo’Wind’s First Batch of Piglets Born On Farm On March 10th around 3am Sandy, our Birkshire sow, gave birth to 11 little piglets. Close to 4 months ago Sandy was bred to a Large Black boar at another Organic Farm near Stouffville. Sandy is now producing close to 10 kg (22…
We Have Some More Additions to Introduce [twocol_one] Sandy Sandy is our newly aquired 6 year old Berkshire sow. As you can tell by the picture she is a big girl. Sandy was bred to a Large Black boar before she came to Willo’Wind. If all goes as planned she will be farrowing (giving birth)…
Maggie and Millie [twocol_one] Maggie 1600 lbs and 6 ft a shoulders Maggie has been at Willo’Wind for over 3 years now. Her desire to work is undying, she loves being in harness and is always chopping at the bit to work harder. However, she is still a sweatheart and will take all of the…
We Have Puppies! Two of our farm dogs, Jax and Jessie have had puppies. Jessie, the great mum that she is, raised a litter of eight health pups that are now ready to go to new homes. Currently available are two females and 3 males. All puppies have been dewormed and have had their 1st…