Virtual Farmers Market

Chickpea Falafel from Bistro '67 joins the Market this week, giving you another option for an easy, but delicious, prepared meal! #MadeJustForYou #LoveLocalFood https://buff.ly/3r0vjMd

Did you know? Like most red meat, bison is a source of protein, zinc, iron and selenium. Bison meat is lower in cholesterol and calories, yet higher in iron and protein, making bison the perfect option for the health-conscious. #MadeJustForYou #LoveLocalFood https://buff.ly/3alBrYL

Here at Littleleaf Farms, we are a small Microgreen Family Farm proud to offer our customers a variety of microgreens that are grown using organic methods with consideration for the health of consumers and the environment. All of our microgreens are grown in Ontario with certified organic and GMO-free seeds. We use organic certified soil and ozonated water for the most naturally grown greens that are sure to have a fresh crisp flavour, big impact and nutritious crunch! For as... long as we can remember, co-owners Larissa and Jon have been intrigued by nature and our place within the natural world. We believe that food fuels the body and good food enlivens the spirit. Dedication to the health and well-being of their customers, stewardship of the planet and providing a top-quality nutritious product are the motivating factors at Littleleaf Farms. Working with plants in a farming situation has been a lifelong ambition for Jon and Larissa. We both have extensive experience working with plants. Larissa is a certified Horticultural Technician with experience growing a variety of crops as well as working with the largest Microgreen Grower in Canada where she learned a bountiful amount of information and growing methods to provide a high quality nutritious microgreen product at Littleleaf Farms. Jon has felt called to his vocation ever since a field trip to a local farm in the Durham Region in the first grade. Working with his hands close to his family has been a blessing. We both feel honoured with the opportunity to grow nutritious food for local communities. Since the pandemic hit our initial customer base of 25 weekly restaurants has been significantly impacted and reduced. We have been blessed to be able to pivot our business model to include selling directly to consumers. Being a part of the Green Circle Food Hub online Virtual Farmers Market has been a huge help and support. We are so thankful to be a part of the Market, and have met so many amazing farmers from the market over the past several months. We are very thankful to be a part of the local community working together to bring high quality, nutritious food to so many families across the GTA and Durham Region. Without the help of the online farmers market we would not be able to touch as many people as we are with the support of the market. We are very grateful to be a part of Virtual Farmers Market and all that they do and for all of the continued support from our local communities - thank you all so much! #MadeJustForYou #LoveLocalFood https://buff.ly/3a7gHDJ See more

We're hearing some love for @spentgoods this week! Have you had a chance to try their bread yet? #MadeJustForYou #LoveLocalFood https://buff.ly/3o3ywsq

We love to hear from satisfied homes!! "I would like to let you know that VFM is one of the things I’m thankful for last year, in the midst of pandemic, something to look forward to every week. It was also educational getting to know different produce grown by local farmers that I don’t see in supermarkets. It is also fun to see even through Instagram - local farms, farm life and getting to know the farmers. I hope to be able to visit once the pandemic is over. Thank you for the brilliant idea of coming up with the VFM. Thanks also to the rest of the farmers and people who work and help in the orderly & efficient delivery of food from the farm to our doorstep." #MadeJustForYou #LoveLocalFood https://buff.ly/3n2Q3kO

1847 Stone Milling started with the idea of delivering fresh, organic flour to Canadians coast-to-coast. 1847 Stone Milling was founded in 2014 in the small town of Fergus, Ontario by family members Sasha, Melissa, and Trevor when we restored a heritage barn on our family farm and imported an Austrian grist mill. As farmers we know the importance of the food we grow, as we are Foodland Ontario Certified! We are proud to be able to help feed our community and our country with ...our crops. Over the past several years, the business has continued to expand to provide our customers with a broader selection of specialty grains. We believe that if we source the highest quality Canadian grains and mill them as fresh as possible, the outcome is flour that you are proud to bake with. Not every flour starts with planting a tree, but thanks to our 100% solar powered mill, 1847 is doing just that. The carbon offset from our solar power alone is equivalent to planting 2 trees every day: by the end of the year that is equivalent to saving 40 acres of Canadian forest!! Your baking will taste even better when you know that the flour behind it is keeping our planet healthy. #MadeJustForYou #LoveLocalFood https://buff.ly/38TVRIV

What was your favourite food you received in your order this week? Let us know what you loved most in the comments!! Our team thought that the PEI Steak Meat Pie from South Pond Farms looked especially delicious this week! #MadeJustForYou #LoveLocalFood

Did you know that Kombucha is a probiotic packed with nutrients? Our friends at Belly of the Beast are constantly creating tasty new flavours for this healthy beverage, including 4 new flavours that were added to the market this week! We think the Mmmapple sounds like the perfect autumn drink, and we can't wait to give it a try!! #MadeJustForYou #LoveLocalFood https://buff.ly/32Rx051

Kendal Hills Farm has added delightful new soap scents to the market this week! Be sure to check out their Autumn Harvest, Wild Meadow, or Wildwood & Calendula, now available! #MadeJustForYou #LoveLocalFood https://buff.ly/2IsJFE4

Have you had a chance to try Constantine yet? A recent addition to the market, Constantine offers prepared flatbreads, brunch kits, lasagna, shakshuka, and more! If you haven't given them a try yet, be sure to add something to your weekly order from the Market! #MadeJustForYou #LoveLocalFood https://buff.ly/2GRZ6Fp