[st_row][st_column][st_text el_title=””]There’s a lot more to this farming business than just planting, waiting and harvesting! We are always seeking out ways to improve on what we do. From the seeds we plant; our production methods; and then (my personal favourite…) the ways in which we connect with YOU, our valued friends and customers!
It’s meeting and seminar/webinar season.
Both Robert and I have been like little sponges lately…absorbing all sorts of useful information to keep things going – and growing – around here!
In February it was the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention in Niagara Falls.
Of course…we made sure to take a couple of extra days to play ‘tourist’ while we were there!!
Other topics we’re brushing up on include:
- Our Environmental Farm Plan
- Food Safety Regulations
- The Employment Standards Act
- New software at our fingertips (literally) to track and manage crops
- Mental Health & Stress Management on the Farm
- Food Trends ….and more…
Keeping on top of the current trends, regulations and Best Management Practices takes time, for sure.
We will be the first to agree that EVERY item listed above is an essential piece of the puzzle.
Producers understand the responsibility we have in producing safe, quality food for your (and our) tables. Canada enjoys one of the safest food supplies in the world, and we are more than happy to do our part to keep it that way!
The best way we know of to do that well, is to keep the ‘big picture’ in mind and take good care of the health of our team, our resources, and ourselves.
The balancing act continues!!!
AND IN OTHER NEWS…. …..the seed order has arrived! Spring is one giant step closer now!! [/st_text][/st_column][/st_row]