Southbrook Vineyards in Niagara-on-the-Lake was the first wine estate in Canada to earn both organic and biodynamic certification back in 2008.
We recently connected with Ann Sperling, Director of Winemaking and Viticulture at Southbrook, to learn a bit more about biodynamic methods, and how Southbrook Vineyards works in harmony with the land and Linc Farm to produce their celebrated wines.
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Working in a closed loop system is a big part of biodynamics," Ann explains.
"We raise or grow as many inputs as possible within our own farm environment.
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With another year coming to an end, Nourish has released the
2019 Nourish Trend Report, their third annual look ahead at what's in store for the food industry.
While 2018's report was about "
Disruption," the theme this year is "
Shifts" - shifts in consumer attitudes, what consumers are buying and why, and who is buying, how.
Learn more.
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Before The Plate, a feature-length documentary film, attempts to close the gap in perception between the urban consumer and farming in Canada, by exploring the questions, stories and people behind where our food comes from and how it gets to our plate. (View a trailer for the documentary here.)
If you or your organization are interested, you can now request to host your own screening of the documentary! Check out
their website here.
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Vegetable prices are projected to rise by 4-6% in 2019, according to Canada's Food Price Report, while the price of meat will drop by up to 3% and seafood by 2%:
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The Agri-Food Management Institute and Wilton Consulting Group are working together to develop a set of best practices from a regional perspective to support Ontario producers wishing to expand their business, increase revenue streams, and/or access new markets.
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❄ Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all of of our friends across the Golden Horseshoe and beyond! Remember to support local this holiday season - in food, drink & gifts.
Cheers!
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