Durham Farm Connections

The Royal is offering a virtual fair this year. Be sure to sign up and take part.

Yeah, they're big! Yep, they are in your way. But, if you take a deep breath, slow down and realize these farmers are out there to, literally, harvest the crops... that turn into food on your table, you will find that you'll only be behind them for a few short minutes. Stay safe and keep them safe - it's harvest season. See more

Amazing local business in and around Durham Region contributing to the Drive Away Hunger Campaign.

It is Ontario Agriculture Week. Let’s celebrate all the amazing agriculture producers in Durham Region.

Thank you Almet Farms for offering tours of your new egg layer barn.

Check out Durham Region Federation of Agriculture’s contribution to Touch a Truck this year.

Durham Farm Connections is excited to announce that nominations for the Celebrate Agriculture awards are now open! The Celebrate Agriculture Awards recognize excellence in our industry and within in our community! We encourage you to nominate a worthy recipient in one of the following categories; Family Farm Award- This award is designed to acknowledge an intergenerational farm family with a history of progressive achievements and community service ... Spirit of Agriculture AwardThis award celebrates the contributions of individuals, volunteer groups, organizations or businesses who exhibit the Spirit of Agriculture by supporting and championing agriculture in Durham Region. Leadership AwardThis award recognizes a young farmer (age 22-29) who displays a passion for agriculture, leadership and community involvement. If you know of someone who you believe deserves to be recognized in one of these categories, please visit durhamfarmconnections.ca and download the nomination form under Celebrate Agriculture Awards. Nomination forms can be returned to Brenda Metcalf at 2574 Concession Road 7, Haydon L1C 5W1 or by email to [email protected] by September 30, 2020

We’re helping to strengthen our crucial agri-food sector by investing over $5.4 million of #CdnAgPartnership funding in more than 75 projects for Ontario food p...rocessors. These projects will support growth, expand markets and spur innovation. #OntAg http://news.ontario.ca//governments-help-ontario-food-proc See more

Bowmanville REKO Network is a direct relationship between customers and small scale producers in Durham Region! Every week, local producers post their products on the Bowmanville Reko Network Facebook page, and customers can Pre-order their products and pick them up on Thursday’s from 5:45pm to 6:45pm! Check out their Facebook page! Most order deadlines are Wednesday’s!

August is Canada’s National Peach Month In Ontario, peaches are in season in July, August and into September! Not only are peaches delicious they are also nutritious! They are a great source of Vitamins A, B, & C and a medium sized peach only contains 37 calories! Want to know how to spot a good peach? Look for a peach that is firm, with smooth skin, sweet aroma and clear peach background colour!

There are many reasons to buy 100% Canadian milk and dairy products! Did you know that when you buy 100% Canadian diary products, they don't contain antibiotics or hormones? Canadian dairy farmers follow strict standards to ensure the highest quality of product! Additionally, when you purchase Canadian dairy products, you are supporting your local dairy farmers and the more than 220,000 Canadians that are employed by the dairy industry! How do you know that the produ...cts you are buying are Canadian? Look for the blue logo on your products! . . . . . Interested in learning more about agriculture in Durham Region? Durham Farm Connections is passionate about providing you information about agriculture and food! Check us out at durhamfarmconnections.ca for more information! . . . #Canadiandairy #agriculture #supportfarmers #Ontariodairy #durhamfarmconnections #agawareness #ageducation See more

It's Blueberry season Blueberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and fibre, making them a great choice to enjoy as a snack, in a smoothie or in your favourite desert recipes! Every wondered what makes blueberries blue? Its actually the high levels of anthocyanin. Pro tip: when picking blueberries, the darker they are, the better they are! Just make sure they are still firm. Looking for places to buy blueberries locally or to pick your own blueberries? Check out durha...mfarmfresh.ca to search for farms within Durham Region that grow blueberries! . . . . Looking to learn more about agriculture in Durham Region? Durham Farm Connections is a volunteer organization passionate about agriculture and raising agriculture awareness in Durham Region. Check us out at our website durhamfarmconnection.ca See more

Did you know that 45% of Canada turkey production happens in Ontario? Learn more facts about Turkey & Turkey farming in Ontario in our latest blog post, All About: Turkey! https://durhamfarmconnections.ca/all-about-turkey/

Farmers Market Spotlight: Whitby Farmers Market Every Wednesday from 9-3pm at Celebration square in front of the Whitby Public Library! Lots of fresh fruits and veggies, homemade soaps, maple syrup, honey and lots more! #durhamfarms #durhamfarmfresh #whitbyfarmersmarket #farmersmarket #supportlocal #whitby