@SmallFarmCanada

The #1 Canadian Farm Magazine that informs, entertains and inspires small-scale farmers and their supporters.

 Guelph, ON
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Happy #MachineryMonday! The Ibex TX31 mini round baler produces up to 90 bales per hour, with adjustable bale density and compatibility with 18–45 hp tractors. Check out this compact baler from Ibex 🔻 smallfarmcanada.ca/columns/e…
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Proposed Tax Changes Could Support Canadian Farm Businesses. To support business growth and strengthen Canada's economy, @CFIBNews has outlined tax proposals that could benefit small businesses, including many family-owned farms and operations. Explore the tax proposals ⤵️ smallfarmcanada.ca/news/cfib… #SmallFarm
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Composting: Transforming Waste into Magic. Turn kitchen scraps and garden waste into nutrient-rich compost that improves soil health, retains moisture, and supports healthy plant growth. Use this guide to get started with composting ⤵️ smallfarmcanada.ca/resources… #Resource
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Women Farmers Face Hidden Airborne Risks. A recent @usask study examined how exposure to two common agricultural contaminants, endotoxins found in farm dust and the herbicide glyphosate, may influence respiratory health. Learn more about the findings ⤵️ smallfarmcanada.ca/news/wome… #SmallFarm
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Floramama: From Garden to Bouquet, Growing Flowers for Market by Chloé Roy. In the September/October issue of Small Farm Canada, we review Chloé Roy’s guide to growing organic flowers, creating bouquets, and running a small flower farm. Would you grow flowers for market? 👇 #FlowerFarming
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It's time for #FunnyFriday! Here's another farm-fueled joke to get your weekend started: Why don’t cows make good secret agents? Because the steaks are too high! Be sure to share your favourite farm-themed jokes in the comments, we'd love to hear'em.
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🚨 GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨 We're giving away 10 tickets (5 pairs of 2) to a screening of Cows Come Home! How to enter: Send us a DM right here on @OntAg. The first 5 people to send us a direct message saying "I want to see Cows Come Home" will each win 2 tickets. Good luck! Full Contest details ⤵️ farms.com/ag-industry-news/w… #Giveaway
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Canadian Food Charities Face Growing Demand and Shortages. @SecondHarvestCA's State of Food Charity in Canada survey shows that many groups are finding it difficult to provide enough food for everyone seeking assistance. Learn more about the findings ⤵️ smallfarmcanada.ca/news/cana… #FoodBank
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Coal Ash to Fertilizer? New Technology Turns Waste Into Valuable Farm Inputs. PHNX Materials, co-founded by Stanford University graduate Krish Mehta, developed a technology to recover materials from coal ash and turn them into a marketable product. Learn about the technology ⤵️ smallfarmcanada.ca/news/coal… #SmallFarm
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Vegetable Marrow Fruit: Born Out of Necessity. In the September/October issue of Small Farm Canada, we explore how a bumper crop of vegetable marrow (mature zucchini) inspired a canned fruit medley. What’s your favourite way to use extra zucchini? 👇 #HarvestRecipes
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Don’t want to miss the latest in small farm news? Small Farm Canada releases FREE newsletters each month that are jam-packed with news, features, magazine sneak peeks, events, & more! Subscribe today 🔻 secure.campaigner.com/CSB/Pu… #SmallFarmCanada
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Canada's Farmland Market Is No Longer Moving as One. In @FCCagriculture's latest farmland values report, regional differences are growing as economic conditions, weather patterns and local demand increasingly shape land markets. Explore Canada's farmland trends ⤵️ smallfarmcanada.ca/news/cana… #FarmlandValues
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It's #TractorTuesday! This week, we are looking at the 2024 @KubotaCanadaLtd MX6000. With MFWD, 540 PTO, Deluxe Cab, 3pt Hitch, and much more, this tractor is ready for any small farm project! @PattisonAg has all the specs here ⏬️ farms.com/used-farm-equipmen…
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In Discussion with The Preserving Chef. In the September/October issue of Small Farm Canada, Connor and Laura Flynn share how food preservation can help you save money, reduce waste, and make the most of your harvest. What’s your favourite food to preserve? 👇 #SmallFarm
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Happy Thanksgiving from Small Farm Canada! Wishing our incredible community of farmers and growers a joyful and restful Thanksgiving. #SmallFarm
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What One Farm Learned from Growing Ornamental Pumpkins. Located east of St. Thomas, Ontario, Butters Farms grows a range of agricultural products, but its ornamental pumpkins and gourds have become one of its most valuable enterprises. Read more about Butters Farms ⤵️ smallfarmcanada.ca/news/onta… #Pumpkins
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Wind Energy. Wind energy or wind power is a type of renewable energy that uses wind flow to generate electricity. On small farms, where the goal is to generate enough electricity for on-site use only, small wind turbines are a good option. Learn more about wind energy ⤵️ smallfarmcanada.ca/resources… #Resource
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Canadian Wool Industry Charts New Future. Organized by the Campaign for Wool in Canada and the Canadian Wool Council, the event brought together stakeholders from across the wool value chain. Read more about the event and the new funding ⤵️ smallfarmcanada.ca/news/cana… #WoolIndustry
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Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival. The 17th annual Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival celebrates all things fibre with creative workshops, exhibits, and hands-on demonstrations. See the dates here ⬇️ smallfarmcanada.ca/events/no… #Event
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Mindful Mending. In the September/October issue of Small Farm Canada, we explore how simple mending techniques can repair clothing, save money, and turn stitching into a mindful activity. Have you ever tried mending your clothes? 👇️ #Mending
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