In the Media
We've been lucky to have had lots of opportunities to talk about our work on improving the local food system in our area. Here are some of the highlights of our presentations and media coverage:
2017
- We're featured in an article in Kingston Life: "Farming Philosophy, how locally sourced meats help grow the farm-to-table movement".
2016
- Wendy will be on a panel at the Township of Leeds and Thousand Island's Agricultural Summit, December 9, 2016.
- Wendy's speaking at the Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference in Belleville, November 23, 2016.
- Wendy's Country Market will be part of the Kingston Economic Development Corporation Rural Economy Tour, November 5, 2016.
- We are the secret ingredient in the Kingston Farm-to-table Food Scene: "Kingston Keeps it Fresh: The Farm-To-Table Scene of YGH"
- Wendy was recognized at by Girls Incorporated of Upper Canada as one of the 2016 Strong, Smart & Bold Women of the Year, and spoke at the awards ceremony.
- Regular local speaking and presentations, including Athens Horticultural Society (March), TOPS in Landsdowne (April), and the Upper Canada Retired Teachers group (April).
2015
- Wendy's Country Market is featured in Edible Ottawa: Wendy's Markets.
- Our food hub is profiled by Habicurious.
2014
- Recognised by the Ontario Local Food Fund.
- We joined a Local Food Discussion in Kingston.
2013
- Featured on CKWS TV March 19, 2013.
- Featured in There is Hope for the Food Industry in Ontario.
2012
- In February 2012 we had a visit from Cottage Life Television.
- Profiled in The Great Waterway.
- Profiled in From Land to Plate, "We need to have food we can trust".
- Presentation at the Athens Garden Club.
2011
- A case study for the Nourishing Ontario Project
- An article in the Ottawa Magazine Aug. 2011 claims we are "Worth The Drive"
- Gananoque Today was on site at one of our Hoe Downs in Aug. 2011.
- An article in Food Down The Road referred to us as Food Innovators.
- Participated in an Agriwebinar in December 2011.
2010
- Farmers Forum, Eastern Ontario & East Central Ontario's leading farm newspaper did an article on us in December 2010.
- Interviewed by The Recorder and Times June 2010: "No Substitute for Fresh".
2009
- Our Profile in Lanark Local Flavour
- The Whig Standard in Kingston has called us "the best of the best locally".
- Had a recipe for Lamb Roast with Spinach Stuffing featured with Tourism Kingston Ontario.
2008
- Premier's Award for Agri Food Innovation Excellence in Leeds & Grenville County.