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Farm Happenings at Zawadi Farm
Farm Happenings for June 1, 2022
Progress advances on our new plot! But there's still much work to be done. We have been working everyday including weekends and have been joined by some great friends and volunteers. The summer crops (zucchinis, tomatoes and eggplants) will all be transplanted into the field in the next two weeks.1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 25, 2022
This is what happens when you leave your high tunnel open during a freak storm and you are out of town. Damage and destruction are hard but part of the inevitabilities of farming. We should be able to salvage some of the parts, order replacements, and rebuild stronger and better. We farm on, thankf1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 18, 2022
Can you believe we are already harvesting this week? It was a cold start to spring but now it seems like it's already summer! We were so excited after a long winter to get our hands back into the soil and provide for you the best quality food we can grow. We have been quiet lately because we h1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 27, 2021
Hi Everyone,
We have finally arrived at the last week of our CSA program. Thank you to everyone for your support! We look forward now to a period of rest and reflection to be able to make improvements for the next growing season! Stay tuned for emails about winter microgreen shares, auto-renewal an1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 20, 2021
Hi Everyone,
For some of our Bi-Weekly members this is your last box! It has been a pleasure being able to provide you and your families with the freshest vegetables from our small farm. Look out for our auto-renew subscription emails coming up as well as our winter microgreens share options. More1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 13, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you enjoyed good food with loved ones this weekend! read more »
Farm Happenings for October 6, 2021
Hi Everyone,
Leafy greens are looking good in the high tunnels. It's time to pull out the last of the peppers and cherry tomatoes. The mornings are getting quite cold and we are looking forward to our time of rest and reflection. For now, enjoy your Thanksgiving Weekend!
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Farm Happenings for September 29, 2021
Hey Everyone!
Last week we harvested all the final butternut squash and storage onions which are now curing and will be ready in 2-3 weeks. Leafy greens are back in action now and the overall work is starting to slow down. However there is still the big task of closing off all our plots and removin1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 22, 2021
Hi everyone,
We are at Week 20 with only 5 weeks left! Summer crops have really slowed down and our fall leafy greens are maturing slowly. In addition to corn, we also have apples this week from our partner farms. Enjoy your share!
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About the farm
At Zawadi Farm, our aim is to create physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food and to engage community members in educational opportunities and conversations centered around active and healthy living.
We rehabilitate Toronto backyards and convert them into living growing spaces for nutrient-rich, organic locally grown seasonal vegetables.
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We rehabilitate Toronto backyards and convert them into living growing spaces for nutrient-rich, organic locally grown seasonal vegetables.