Learn safe water bath canning techniques while working together to pickle seasonal crops . Participants will have the opportunity to learn both safe waterbath canning techniques and ideas for putting up seasonal bounty.
All Things Tomatoes!
Otonabee-South Monaghan Fields, Farms & Food Tour
The self-guided tour to the farms of the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan allows you to get up close and personal with the farmers and their animals or crops. You and your family will enjoy activities, farm animals and samples of the incredible local food found in OSM Township. Receive a Canada 150+ Passport Event stamp for participating in the tour!
2017 Participants :
The Mane Intent – 2410 Cameron Line
Escape Maze – 156 Cedar Bank Road
Harley Farms- 1630 Heritage Line
Muddy’s Pit- 3247 County Rd 2
Stillbrook Riding Stables – 570 Woodside Rd
Lang Pioneer Village(Note: visitors will still need to pay admission at this location)- 104 Lang Rd
Elmhirst Resort – 1045 Settlers Line (note: providing tour by wagon ride at 2pm)
Peterborough & District Farmers’ Market
Every Saturday from 7AM to 1PM, All year
151 Lansdowne Street West, Peterborough
http://www.peterboroughfarmersmarket.com/
Official Proclamation Event
Proclamation of Local Food Month
Join us for the official declaration of local Food Month 2017 by the County Warden and the office of the Mayor. And pick up some delicious local food while you are there!
Can All You Can Workshop Series – Part 2 – Preserving Fruits
Thursday, Sept. 1:
6:30-8:30pm Peterborough Public Health, 185 King Street, Peterborough
Participants will have the opportunity to learn both safe waterbath canning techniques and ideas for putting up seasonal bounty. All recipes will contain locally grown ingredients purchased the day before at the Peterborough Downtown Farmers’ Market and will reflect produce that is most bountiful this season. Classes at $35 each or $100 for all three in the series. More information by emailing growing@nourishproject.ca