CFN – Local food is easy to recognize when visit the farmers’ market. The farmer is standing right there offering her own produce, assuming you are not dealing with the trader who merely stocks up at the Food Terminal. But what about processed foods in the supermarket? The local productsContinue Reading
CFN – A new expose by the people at Mercy for Animals Canada is featured on the website eggmcmisery.ca. The video includes scenes of abuse of hens and chicks while describing the process at a factory farm as uncovered by a hidden camera. At root is the practice of keeping layingContinue Reading
(Cornwall, ON)— Craft beers and Home brewing are growing in popularity in Ontario, which is why the Cornwall HomeBrew Club is hosting an American Homebrewers Association (AHA) Learn to Homebrew Day event Saturday, November 2nd at Schnitzels on Pitt Street. Organized by the AHA, Learn to Homebrew Day is an international event held onContinue Reading
CFN – This terrific vegetarian restaurant can be found in a small industrial building on the Concession 9 Road between Green Valley and Glen Norman, not exactly a high traffic area for vegetarians, or anyone else for that matter. I found out about it from a customer in that areaContinue Reading
CFN – Homestead Organics just celebrated its 25th Anniversary! Family businesses are becoming rare these days, but Homestead organics now has its third generation working in son Yannick is now in the fold! This year, Homestead Organics celebrates its 25th birthday! Things have come a long way since 1988, whenContinue Reading
CFN – Only one week left for the Long Sault Farmer’s Market this season. There hasn’t really been a real killer frost yet so the vegetables are still growing and being harvested. Unfortunately there is no corn but we still have strawberries from Avonmore Berry Farm. There are apples galoreContinue Reading
CFN – There are still plenty of fruit and vegetables to buy at the Long Sault Farmer’s Market but time is marching on and soon snow will be on the ground. Unfortunately there is no more corn available at our market but as you can see in the picture aboveContinue Reading
CFN – The weather went from oppressive heat and humidty to downright chilly this week but the market was still hot. The shoppers were still a little confused about how to dress for the weather. Some came with winter coats on and leisurely walked around the market taking their timeContinue Reading
CFN- Submitted Release On Wednesday, September 25th at 7 pm the River Institute kicks off its Science & Nature Series for 2013-14 with “The Science & Nature of Water” led by River Institute scientist Dr. Andy Bramburger. He has travelled the world researching fresh water and will share his insightsContinue Reading
CFN – It was the last day of summer as far as the Summer Company is concerned and we had 4 different vendors who participated in the program attending the market. In the picture above we have Crystal Primeau, Crystals Bowtique, mugging for the camera with Hager Kassab, Vibrant Vinyl,Continue Reading
CFN – It was a busy day on the grass in front of the Long Sault Shopping Centre. We knew it was going to be busy when early shoppers started asking Andrew from Avonmore Berry Farm for corn before he even opened the tail gate on his truck. By theContinue Reading
CFN – Usually the first vendor to set up at the Long Sault Farmer’s Market, Thai to Go arrived just before the 2 PM scheduled opening. In the picture above you can see anxious shoppers waiting for their Friday Thai fix. The weather co-operated with the market on Friday andContinue Reading
CFN -Rain or shine the Long Sault Market will still go on but high winds and the threat of a tornado sends us home early. The market closed at 4 PM instead of the usual 6 PM. The wind was so strong yesterday that much of our time was spentContinue Reading
CFN – Many people would like to grow some food however they suppose their apartment or small living space will not allow such a project. Believe it or not, all of us can grow a wee bit of food as long as we have access to some sun and waterContinue Reading
CFN – It was a picture perfect day at the Long Sault Farmer’s Market on Friday afternoon. The sun was out, the temperature and humidity were moderate, and the crowd was hungry for fresh local products. The picture above shows friends of Toi who came out primarily to support ThaiContinue Reading
CFN – I know you’ve seen the picture above before but yesterday was a very wet day and I didn’t take any pictures worth showing you. It was raining pretty much all day but your local heroes braved the nasty weather so we would be ready for your shopping needs.Continue Reading
CFN – What a way to spend the first day of summer! It was warm, it was bright, and it was beautiful. The market was just about the best place to be during the 2013 summer solstice. As you can see in the picture above it is strawberry season atContinue Reading
CFN – Have you planted any vegetables this year? My planting journey began back in February with an experiment in growing some slips from a sweet potato in water. I started with three potatoes, commercially bought at the store and came to find out from an experienced gardener that storeContinue Reading