York Farm Fresh Association
@yorkfarmfresh.bsky.social
We exist to connect customers and community to #YorkRegion grown #localfood, beverages and products at #farms by joint marketing, promotion and education initiatives. #ontag #ontario #agriculture
www.yorkfarmfresh.com
When I asked Leanne what advice she would give her younger self, she offered a powerful lesson in starting before you feel completely ready. Transitioning from part-time growing to running a full-time farm came with steep learning curves, trial and error, and plenty of obstacles.
October 5, 2026 at 1:03 PM
When I asked Leanne what advice she would give her younger self, she offered a powerful lesson in starting before you feel completely ready. Transitioning from part-time growing to running a full-time farm came with steep learning curves, trial and error, and plenty of obstacles.
In a world where concrete, busy roads, and non-stop hustle surround us, where do you go to pause and recharge? For our friend, Leanne, growing plants isn't just a business—it's vital for everyone's wellbeing. She created her farm as a peaceful haven where people can step out of the daily "rat race,"
October 2, 2026 at 1:03 PM
In a world where concrete, busy roads, and non-stop hustle surround us, where do you go to pause and recharge? For our friend, Leanne, growing plants isn't just a business—it's vital for everyone's wellbeing. She created her farm as a peaceful haven where people can step out of the daily "rat race,"
Navigating a male-dominated industry requires confidence, capability, and standing firm in your value. Avia shares her journey from working as a legal secretary to managing farm administration, operating combine wagons, and serving as a trusted municipal councillor.
September 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Navigating a male-dominated industry requires confidence, capability, and standing firm in your value. Avia shares her journey from working as a legal secretary to managing farm administration, operating combine wagons, and serving as a trusted municipal councillor.
Farming is far more than an occupation—it is a high-stakes business that puts food on everyone's tables Every. Single. Day.From managing payroll and navigating complex regulations to operating heavy machinery during harvest, agricultural work requires relentless effort and sharp business acumen.
September 8, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Farming is far more than an occupation—it is a high-stakes business that puts food on everyone's tables Every. Single. Day.From managing payroll and navigating complex regulations to operating heavy machinery during harvest, agricultural work requires relentless effort and sharp business acumen.
The reality is that only a small fraction of land has the soil and conditions needed to grow crops, making arable agricultural land a country's most vital resource.
September 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM
The reality is that only a small fraction of land has the soil and conditions needed to grow crops, making arable agricultural land a country's most vital resource.
From learning to negotiate at the food terminal at 18 to managing a full-scale farm operation, success in agriculture demands mental and physical toughness.
August 26, 2026 at 12:02 PM
From learning to negotiate at the food terminal at 18 to managing a full-scale farm operation, success in agriculture demands mental and physical toughness.
As consumers, we tend to only see the final produce on the shelf, without realizing that farming is a 24/7/365 full-time, year-round commitment. From harvesting to winterizing to planning for the next season, the work never truly stops.
August 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM
As consumers, we tend to only see the final produce on the shelf, without realizing that farming is a 24/7/365 full-time, year-round commitment. From harvesting to winterizing to planning for the next season, the work never truly stops.
Raquel left a career in medical sales to take on the farm. This was a massive leap (she works sometimes as much as 100 hours a week), but keeping a family legacy alive made it worth it all. She stepped up to ensure her grandfather's lifework would continue.
August 21, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Raquel left a career in medical sales to take on the farm. This was a massive leap (she works sometimes as much as 100 hours a week), but keeping a family legacy alive made it worth it all. She stepped up to ensure her grandfather's lifework would continue.
Canadian owned retailers like Loblaws, NoFrills, Sobey's & Metro are charging people TWICE as much for Canadian raised beef.
#unreal #GalenWeston #isathief #whyisnoonesupportinglocal #supportlocal #supportlocaldammit #agriculture #cdnag #canada
#unreal #GalenWeston #isathief #whyisnoonesupportinglocal #supportlocal #supportlocaldammit #agriculture #cdnag #canada
August 20, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Canadian owned retailers like Loblaws, NoFrills, Sobey's & Metro are charging people TWICE as much for Canadian raised beef.
#unreal #GalenWeston #isathief #whyisnoonesupportinglocal #supportlocal #supportlocaldammit #agriculture #cdnag #canada
#unreal #GalenWeston #isathief #whyisnoonesupportinglocal #supportlocal #supportlocaldammit #agriculture #cdnag #canada
This week we are celebrating Farmers' Market Week! There are over 180 farmers' markets in Ontario (nearly 4,000 in all of Canada). At York Farm Fresh, we are thrilled to let you know about our member markets and would encourage you to head out this week and support York Region Farmers' Markets!
August 7, 2026 at 2:03 PM
This week we are celebrating Farmers' Market Week! There are over 180 farmers' markets in Ontario (nearly 4,000 in all of Canada). At York Farm Fresh, we are thrilled to let you know about our member markets and would encourage you to head out this week and support York Region Farmers' Markets!
This week we are celebrating Farmers' Market Week! There are over 180 farmers' markets in Ontario (nearly 4,000 in all of Canada). At York Farm Fresh, we are thrilled to let you know about our member markets and would encourage you to head out this week and support York Region Farmers' Markets!
August 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM
This week we are celebrating Farmers' Market Week! There are over 180 farmers' markets in Ontario (nearly 4,000 in all of Canada). At York Farm Fresh, we are thrilled to let you know about our member markets and would encourage you to head out this week and support York Region Farmers' Markets!
NO ONE works harder than Farmers. NOT A SINGLE PERSON! Change my mind…
#supportfarmers #agriculture #ontag #cdnpoli
#supportfarmers #agriculture #ontag #cdnpoli
August 6, 2026 at 5:49 PM
NO ONE works harder than Farmers. NOT A SINGLE PERSON! Change my mind…
#supportfarmers #agriculture #ontag #cdnpoli
#supportfarmers #agriculture #ontag #cdnpoli
This week we are celebrating Farmers' Market Week! There are over 180 farmers' markets in Ontario (nearly 4,000 in all of Canada). At York Farm Fresh, we are thrilled to let you know about our member markets and would encourage you to head out this week and support York Region Farmers' Markets!
August 6, 2026 at 2:10 PM
This week we are celebrating Farmers' Market Week! There are over 180 farmers' markets in Ontario (nearly 4,000 in all of Canada). At York Farm Fresh, we are thrilled to let you know about our member markets and would encourage you to head out this week and support York Region Farmers' Markets!
This week we are celebrating Farmers' Market Week! There are over 180 farmers' markets in Ontario (nearly 4,000 in all of Canada). At York Farm Fresh, we are thrilled to let you know about our member markets and would encourage you to head out this week and support York Region Farmers' Markets!
August 5, 2026 at 10:02 PM
This week we are celebrating Farmers' Market Week! There are over 180 farmers' markets in Ontario (nearly 4,000 in all of Canada). At York Farm Fresh, we are thrilled to let you know about our member markets and would encourage you to head out this week and support York Region Farmers' Markets!
This week we are celebrating Farmers' Market Week! There are over 180 farmers' markets in Ontario (nearly 4,000 in all of Canada). At York Farm Fresh, we are thrilled to let you know about our member markets and would encourage you to head out this week and support York Region Farmers' Markets!
August 5, 2026 at 9:02 PM
This week we are celebrating Farmers' Market Week! There are over 180 farmers' markets in Ontario (nearly 4,000 in all of Canada). At York Farm Fresh, we are thrilled to let you know about our member markets and would encourage you to head out this week and support York Region Farmers' Markets!
Some really good thoughts in here. I completely echo Kevin’s concerns about food access and how certain claims affect people’s mindsets. Thank you @kevinfolta.bsky.social for this thoughtful conversation
This week's Talking Biotech Podcast examines the social media influencer effect on health anxiety, promoting an " #organic only" stance to keep you from killing your loved ones.
#organicfarming youtu.be/zonTdCamkm0
#organicfarming youtu.be/zonTdCamkm0
Organic Production, Conventional Agriculture, Health Anxiety, and Social Media Disinformation
YouTube video by Kevin Folta
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July 29, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Some really good thoughts in here. I completely echo Kevin’s concerns about food access and how certain claims affect people’s mindsets. Thank you @kevinfolta.bsky.social for this thoughtful conversation
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"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed."
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
July 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM
"Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed."
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1953
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Thought we didn’t have money in the USA for healthcare. Yet the Defense Department’s latest estimate puts the cost of the war with Iran at $37.5 billion. Funny how we’re always told we can’t afford to invest in people’s health, but somehow tens of billions of dollars for war can be found.
July 21, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Thought we didn’t have money in the USA for healthcare. Yet the Defense Department’s latest estimate puts the cost of the war with Iran at $37.5 billion. Funny how we’re always told we can’t afford to invest in people’s health, but somehow tens of billions of dollars for war can be found.
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Imagine the things that ail our country which could be remedied if our politicians simply studied how other nations do it.
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July 21, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Imagine the things that ail our country which could be remedied if our politicians simply studied how other nations do it.
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Boycott Taylor Farms Products, they are the largest supplier of lettuce and other produce to retailers Walmart, Costco, Target and Whole Foods, and restaurant chains Taco Bell and McDonald's. The they also own the organic brand Earthbound Farms,and produce 40% of the salad kits sold in the U.S
July 21, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Boycott Taylor Farms Products, they are the largest supplier of lettuce and other produce to retailers Walmart, Costco, Target and Whole Foods, and restaurant chains Taco Bell and McDonald's. The they also own the organic brand Earthbound Farms,and produce 40% of the salad kits sold in the U.S
Farming is a business of perseverance. Farmers face constant stress & the daily risk of weather, frost, or floods wiping out entire crops. For any young woman or immigrant woman entering the agricultural industry, Pam's absolute best advice is simple:
July 21, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Farming is a business of perseverance. Farmers face constant stress & the daily risk of weather, frost, or floods wiping out entire crops. For any young woman or immigrant woman entering the agricultural industry, Pam's absolute best advice is simple:
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"Now there's 319 acres [129 hectares] of farmland in Ontario that is lost every day," he added, citing an analysis of Statistics #Canada data. "When that happens, in 100 years time there will not be any farmland left in #Ontario if that isn't stopped." #agriculture www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Canada has lost millions of hectares of farmland. Where is it all going? | CBC News
The Carney government's recently released National Food Security Strategy aims to spend billions over a decade to produce more food in Canada. But it comes as Canadian farmers continue to lose land an...
www.cbc.ca
July 20, 2026 at 5:51 AM
"Now there's 319 acres [129 hectares] of farmland in Ontario that is lost every day," he added, citing an analysis of Statistics #Canada data. "When that happens, in 100 years time there will not be any farmland left in #Ontario if that isn't stopped." #agriculture www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
A very interesting read.
July 20, 2026 at 4:41 PM
A very interesting read.
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We are launching a call to find an artist who works, or has always wanted to work, with soil biodiversity 🪱 🦠 🍄 to co-create a project in collaboration with researchers from WUR and the support of Platform DIS (platformdis.nl)
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Questions? contact me @ [email protected]
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July 20, 2026 at 1:54 PM
We are launching a call to find an artist who works, or has always wanted to work, with soil biodiversity 🪱 🦠 🍄 to co-create a project in collaboration with researchers from WUR and the support of Platform DIS (platformdis.nl)
Please share👍
Questions? contact me @ [email protected]
Please share👍
Questions? contact me @ [email protected]