The Spring Farm Muskoka

The Spring Farm is a sub-acre, urban farm located in the down town Huntsville area. Fresh, organic, top-quality produce is grown in back/front yards and in vacant urban lots. Produce is then sold to local families, to restaurants and at local farmers' markets. Microgreens are organically grown and available to restaurants and through a community, supported agriculture program year round. Customers benefit from food that is higher in nutritional value and more flavourful than store-bought produce because of the short time between harvest and consumption. Customers also benefit from a clear conscience in purchasing food with a low carbon footprint and no herbicides or pesticides. Lastly, customers benefit from a strong relationship between food producer and consumer, which empowers the customer to be a part of the food production process. Supporting your local farmer builds a strong community that is less dependent on a large-scale food industry. While using innovative, safe and sustainable farming methods, I envision a future where Muskoka has a sustainable food system, where gardens thrive in urban neighborhoods, and where good food is easily accessible to all.