Pumpkin Patches and other fun farm experiences in Durham Region

Durham Region has many farms that not only grow pumpkins but offer fun farm experiences for the whole family.

• Knox Pumpkin Farm, Hampton, www.knoxpumpkinfarm.com
• Coopers CSA Farm and Corn Maze, Zephyr www.coopersfarm.ca
• Brooks Farm, Zephyr, www.brooksfarms.com
• Pingles Farm, Hampton, www.pinglesfarmmarket.com
• Whittamore’s Farm, Markham, www.whittamoresfarm.com
• Lintons Farm, Oshawa, www.lintonsfarmmarket.com

These next few weeks are perfect for a family visit to the local pumpkin patch.

National Local Food Day in Canada?

I recently read that the NDP have introduced a Private Members Bill, C-579 that would declare the last Friday before Thanksgiving as “National Local Food Day”.The bill has already garnered support from the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and the National Farmers Union (NFU).

I think this is a great way to support local farmers and have Canadians reflect on where their food comes from.

Read more: http://www.ndp.ca/press/allen-introduces-national-local-food-day-bill#ixzz12Ttgeklg