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Farm Happenings at Main Street Urban Farm
Farm Happenings for December 15, 2022
Last week was a busy one with the Ecological Farmers' Association of Ontario conference. We were especially intrigued by a session on agroforestry which taught us more about coppicing trees for use as tree-hay to feed animals, to create tools and useful items such as baskets, and to create hedgerow1 read more »
Farm Happenings for December 8, 2022
This week we're virtually at the Ecological Farming Association of Ontario conference. We're gathering online with farmers from across the province to increase our knowledge and skill in ecological farming practices from cover cropping to animal husbandry. We look forward to filling you in on more1 read more »
About the farm
A decentralised urban farm in downtown Kingston Ontario, Main Street Market Urban Farm has been run by co-farmers Tim & Tracy Lyon since 2009. We grow vegetables and mushrooms on several city centre plots. And, we also grow the connection between eaters and farmers, eaters and the earth. We fell in love with farming and the food we grow when we tasted the fruit straight from the field. You can get it delivered right to your door by bicycle! Our growing methods follow organic principles in our intensive, market-garden style beds.
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