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Seeds of Success: Angus Leahy, Leahy's Farm & Market
A fresh farm food tradition deeply rooted in family has been providing residents and visitors to the region with fruits and vegetables, fresh-baked goods and beef products for 50 years now. Leahy's Fa...
Oct 15, 2024
Seeds of Success: Tim Webster, Springdale Farms
Springdale Farms in Little Britain has been a family affair for decades, with Tim Webster now the sixth generation of his family to oversee the mid-sized operation. Growing and harvesting corn and soy...
Oct 08, 2024
Seeds of Success: Alana Yourkevich, Stillbrook Riding Stables
What started as a hobby for Jeannine Stillman has evolved into a full-time endeavour that, since 1997, has seen her and her husband Fred own and operate Stillbrook Riding Stables in Keene. Featuring t...
Oct 01, 2024
Seeds of Success: Niels van Beek, Wellsfarm
Wellsfarm, a family-owned and operated dairy farm located near Peterborough, is home to a large herd of animals, most of those purebred Holsteins. At the helm is Niels van Beek, who is the second gene...
Sep 24, 2024
Seeds of Success: Mike Fallis, Peterborough County Cattlemen's Association
When Peterborough region beef farmers have concerns, both individually and as a group, securing the ear of politicians and government officials is invaluable in achieving some resolution. Enter the Pe...
Sep 17, 2024