The Kemptville Campus Local Food System Project

Sep 28, 2022

Building on our rich agricultural heritage, we are proudly reviving small-scale food production on campus. In Fall 2022, we are planting a cover crop on a ¾ acre plot at the corner of Campus Drive and Curtis Ave, in preparation for mixed vegetable production in 2023.

Growing fresh produce for local markets is one component of our broader vision for a Local Food System on campus. Other components will include vertical growing and applied research in our greenhouses, a commercial kitchen for local food businesses and community use, a working maple sugarbush facility, experiential learning on food and agriculture with campus schools, and more.Garlic Bulb

By creating spaces on campus for food producers, entrepreneurs, students and community members to work and learn together, the Local Food System project will foster the growth of our local food economy.

Stay tuned to this page and our newsletter for more updates as our project unfolds!

Source : Kemptville Campus

Video: We’ll NEVER Use These Grain Bins Again!

A huge change is happening on the farm — our new grain bin has officially arrived, and that means we’ll never use some of our old grain bins again. In today's video, we take delivery of the new grain bin, look back at the old bins that have been part of our farm for years, and talk about why this upgrade is such a big deal for harvest, grain storage, and the future of our family farm.

This is more than just a grain bin delivery. It’s the end of an era and the start of a major farm upgrade that will completely change how we handle corn during harvest. From old grain storage to a brand-new bin setup, this project is one of the biggest improvements we’ve made at the farm.

Join me as the new grain bin shows up, the bin project continues, and we prepare for a new chapter in harvest efficiency on our Minnesota family farm.