Posts Filed Under: farming

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Historicist: The Toronto Settler Who Failed to Build a Hemp Empire

An early resident of the Town of York saw prestige and prosperity slip through his grasp.

By Ross Fair Apr. 30th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: The Credit Village

The Mississaugas' thriving agricultural village on the Credit River, 1826-1847.

By Kevin Plummer Jun. 13th, 1:00 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: Lost Ox

Once upon a time, livestock roamed the streets of Toronto—and not everyone was pleased about it.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 3rd, 12:30 pm

Looking For a Toronto Farm Share? A New Website Is Here to Help

Locally Sourced aims to give Torontonians an easy way to find nearby drop-off spots for farm shares.

By Terri Coles May. 28th, 10:30 am

Fresh City Thinks Toronto Can Grow its Own Veggies

A local farming organization wants to see Toronto growing one million pounds of produce by 2015.

By Terri Coles Feb. 21st, 12:30 pm

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Community Wins Fight Against Huge Quarry

The Highland Companies has been working for years to try to dig a giant quarry in prime agricultural land, in the face of stiff community resistance. Today, the company announced it has withdrawn its application.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photos by Corbin SmithNov. 21st, 11:16 am

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Sunday in the Park with Soupstock

The culinary protest against the Melancthon mega-quarry drew 40,000 to Woodbine Park.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Corbin SmithOct. 22nd, 2:00 pm

Making Soup for a Cause, Part Three

Opponents of the mega-quarry in Melancthon Township bring their cause to Toronto, via broth and ladles.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Corbin SmithOct. 16th, 12:00 pm

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Making Soup for a Cause, Part Two

Opponents of the mega-quarry in Melancthon Township bring their cause to Toronto, via broth and ladles.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Corbin SmithOct. 10th, 10:30 am

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Making Soup for a Cause

Opponents of the mega-quarry in Melancthon Township bring their cause to Toronto, via broth and ladles.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Corbin SmithOct. 4th, 4:30 pm

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Michael Stadtländer’s Singhampton Project, and the Not-So-Simple Pleasures of the Table

Getting back to the land isn't as easy as it sounds.

By Hamutal Dotan Aug. 31st, 9:00 am

Scene: Quarry Protest March

By Nick Kozak Apr. 27th, 9:00 am

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Forget Paving Paradise, Let’s Just Dig a Giant Hole in It

Farmers in Melanchton, Ontario, begin a long fight against a giant limestone quarry—the largest proposed for North America.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photos by Nick KozakNov. 14th, 8:00 pm

Let Them Eat Oranges!

By Hamutal Dotan Oct. 31st, 9:35 am

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Baby Steps Are Better Than Nothing

By Hamutal Dotan Oct. 22nd, 4:00 pm

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My Other City is a Farm

By Hamutal Dotan Sep. 19th, 10:00 am