Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention

Gearing up for the first of the OFVC’s 5 bi-weekly Education Series releases on Monday. Make sure you are on our mailing list! Huge thanks to @ontfruitveg for their long-time, generous support for the show. #ofvc1 #ofvc2021 #ontag #ontariofarmer #ontariofarmersmarket #omafra #ontariofruit #grapegrowers #ontariotenderfruit #ontariovegetablegrowers

If you farm or are part of a producer group in Ontario, check out the calendar of live presentations coming up as part of the OFVC 2021 Educational Series at www.ofvc.ca/events.html

Merry Christmas from your friends at the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention. #ontariofarmer #growninontario #farmfamilies #ofvc #ofvc21 #ontariofarmersmarket #ontariofarmfresh #omafra #ontariocraftbeer #ontariocraftbrewers #ontarioapplegrowers #ontariohops #onhops #ontariofarmfamily

Taking advantage of a beautiful day for a pre-Christmas jump on pruning. #grapegrowers #grapegrowersofontario #niagarafarmers #pruning #winesofontario #ofvc2020

Love these single serve cans. Handy for all sorts of occasions or non-occasions as the case may be. Bonus - it’s a really good Riesling #kewvineyards #ontariovqa #ontariowines #winesofontario #grapegrowers #grapegrowersofontario #ofvc1 #ontarioag

You had to be quick to catch this moment of glory tonight around 4:40. Swerved off the road - swerve is a strong term - more of a veer really - to catch the moment. Can never have too many sunset pictures. Picture taken over the vineyard at the corner of Fourth Ave and 11th street. #niagaravineyards #ofvc #ontariofarms #ontariosunsets #sunsetlover #decemberskies

The OFVC Education series launched this morning! Did you get the email? If not, be sure to visit the OFVC website (link in bio) to join the email list. Big shout out to @ontfruitveg for their support. #ofvc2021 #ofvc1 #ontariofarmers #ontariofarmersmarket #ontariofarmfresh #grapegrowersofontario #grapegrowers #applegrowers #ontariotenderfruit #berrygrowersofontario #growninontario #ontariofarms

To support growers from across Ontario with access to industry expertise and education, the OFVC Is proud to present the 2021 Education Series. Watch for details in January.

Second summer has come a little later than usual to Ontario. #secondsummer #ontariofarmlife #growninontario #endofharvest #grownincanada #farmfamilies #niagarafarms #brucetrail #niagaragreenhouses #cgc2020 #greenhousegrown #ontarioagriculture #canadianagriculture

How lucky for me that the best hiking trail also takes me through primo wine country. Today’s Bruce Trail hike brought me to one of Niagara’s newest wineries. Locust Lane was busy this afternoon and winemaker, Jeff Innes was on hand to chat with guests (and hikers)

Tigchelaars berry fields still look good but frost is predicted tonight. As for the third picture, someone educate me- wnterizing???

Love cycling NOTL’s back roads under the bluest of October skies. First stop @smalltalkwines for cider, then zigzagging past orchards and vineyards to @ravinevineyard where Billy was welcoming visitors. Orchards and vineyards were quiet today as harvest is drawing to a close. The last picture is just cuz the tree is so beautiful. #niagarafarms #grapegrowersofontario #grapegrowers #growninontario #familyfarm #billygoats #winesofontario #vqawinesofontario #fallcolourscanada

Found Rose and her family busy setting up their market stand this morning. Monteforte Farms has this ideal location at Victoria Ave and QEW in Vineland. Rose says this is likely their last week for this season It’s been a very busy year and she is ready for a rest. I’ll miss seeing the busy stand as I drive by. Until next year, Montefortes!#ontariofarmlife #ontariofarming #ontariofarmersmarket #growninontario #ofvc2020 #ontariofruitsandvegetables #farmstand

Happy Thanksgiving! #ofvc #harvest #canadianthanksgiving

This vineyards work is done. Time to rest. #grapeharvest #grapegrowers #ggo #grapegrowersofontario #winesofontario #harvest #harvestisover

CHEERS! #onhops #ontariocraftbeer #ontariocraftbrewers #ontariofarmers #ontariobeer #hopsgrowers

How do you like them apples? A Vieni Estates orchard along Fly Rd. Soon to be pressed into service at the estate ciderie #ontariocider #growninontario #ontariowine #winesofontario #ontarioapples #growninniagara

Saturday harvest going on at Andrewes farms in Beamsville. These cab franc are destined for a Cave Springs rose. #grapegrowersofontario #grapegrowers #niagaraharvest #growninontario #ontariowines #cavespringswinery #winesofontario

Out for a bike ride yesterday. Stopped in at LittleFoot Farm. This little gem is packed with ethically raised meats and organic produce. Another great example of an entrepreneurial success story. Ag people finding a way to make it work. #farmfamilies #growninontario #agribusiness #farmfreshmarketing

Needed pumpkins, apples and pears. Lofreddo Farms on Victoria Ave in Vineland had all that and more. I just made it as Rose was packing up. She was happy to be finishing as this afternoon turned surprisingly chilly. Thanks Rose! #familyfarm #niagaragrown #ontariogrown #harvest2020

Signs of one harvest ending and the hope for another. Crates packed for shipping and newly planted strawberry field @tigchelaarberryfarm

Thirty Bench this time with another beautiful fall weekend. Fiona ( whose father bought this farm in 1980) took time for a chat despite it being a very busy day. The little cottage is the latest project. Perfect for private parties. @thirtybench #beamsvillebench #familyfarm #grapegrowersofontario #winesofontario

What is old is new again. Colorado Orange apple. See link in bio. #apples #heritageapples

Came across this crew just as they were finishing up an orchard on John St.