8 December 2025 TOP: OLGA ZARYTSKA - ADOBE STOCK | ACROSS: 1 - METCHOISIN FARM | 2 - ALCLA | 3 - BERRY HILL | 4 - JULIE HARLOW 5 - LEE VALLEY TOOLS | 6 - WILD BLOSSOMS HOMESTEAD 1. Metchosin Farm Originals At Metchosin Farm, they aim to restore the biodiversity that was once common in gardens, farms, and nature around Canada! They would like others to join them and encourage everyone to start growing plants and saving seeds. Metchosin Farm also supports Canadian food security by stewarding heirloom varieties and creating new ones. Like varieties of potatoes, tomatoes, and leafy greens—all selected and developed on farm and called Metchosin Farm Originals. Christmas Lights tomato is a Metchosin Farm Originals variety, carefully bred for outstanding flavour, productivity, and adaptability. As well as having a great name, this indeterminate tomato produces abundant clusters of vibrant, delicious, multi-coloured fruit, ripening from bright orange to deep red. Bring a little “light” with Metchosin Farm Originals seed this holiday season! 2. ALCLA Native Plants The Gift of Knowledge Join online to explore the beauty and diversity of native plants— tickets for the upcoming learning series make a great gift! PLANNING A NATIVE PLANT GARDEN WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 | 7:00–8:30 PM (MT) Design your perfect native garden! Learn how to plan, layer, and select plants for beauty, structure, and ecological value. STARTING NATIVE PLANTS FROM SEED WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 | 7:00–8:30 PM (MT) Grow native plants from seed! Learn collection, cleaning, and germination to restore biodiversity in your backyard. EDIBLE NATIVE PLANTS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 | 7:00–8:30 PM (MT) Discover edible native plants! Learn which species to grow, harvest, and enjoy while supporting local ecology. SUPPORTING POLLINATORS AND WILDLIFE WITH NATIVE PLANTS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 | 7:00–8:30 PM (MT) Create a thriving habitat! Learn how native plants support bees, butterflies, and birds in your own garden. 3. Berry Hill Poultry Processing Kit From backyard farms to small-scale poultry operations, this all-in-one processing kit equips you with everything needed for efficient, hygienic, and humane poultry harvesting. The processing kit includes: • A plucker that cleanly removes feathers with minimal effort. • A small scale scalder with precise temperature control to ensure good feather release. • Heavy duty rust-resistant kill cones for humane dispatching to reduce stress on the birds (and you.) • A sticking knife, ergonomically designed for effectiveness. 9 www.SmallFarmCanada.ca 2025 Holiday Gift Guide • A pair of heat-resistant scalding gloves to keep hands safe and dry during scalding. • A durable and protective apron for cleanliness and last a specialized tool for eviscerating the bird. 4. AgPro Workwear We met Nicole Toebes at the 2025 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo. Nicole, her husband and family have relocated to Prince Edward Island to dairy farm. Besides farming and raising a family, Nicole is building a business called AgPro Workwear. AgPro makes and markets workwear for women. AgPro Workwear is a wonderful gift for the hard worker, those who are working on the land, in the barn, on horseback or tractor cab. AgPro delivers comfort, fit, durability and convenience (pockets) with strong, water repellent, flexible and attractive fabrics. To learn more about what AgPro Workwear has to offer for hardworking women see: agproworkwear.com. FREE TEE WITH PURCHASE OF WORKWEAR FROM AGPRO! FREE T DISCOUNT CODE XYZ! 5. Lee Valley Tools Great Products, Big Heart Despite months of planning, significant investment in production, and being caught in the crossfire of postal disruptions for the second year in a row… the effort put into Lee Valley’s 2025 Christmas Catalog did not go to waste. Customers who visited a Lee Valley store (including pop- ups) and asked for the Christmas catalog received $1 in cash (until Nov 15th)—no purchase required, just a little holiday cheer and encouragement from Lee Valley staff to donate to their local food bank during the upcoming season. This simple gesture sparked countless conversations about giving back and reminded us that even small acts can make a big difference. If buying from a Canadian company with community care is high on your wish list, visit Lee Valley Tools for small farm inspiration—and discover gifts that feel good to give. 6. The Gift of Sustainable Living Looking for a gift that’s thoughtful, practical, and full of heart? Give a Small Farm Canada subscription! The perfect present for anyone who loves sustainable living, rural life, and the charm of small farms. Every issue is packed with expert tips, inspiring stories, and real-life insights from Canada’s small farmers—delivered right to their door. Whether they’re dreaming of starting a homestead, growing their own food, or simply connecting with the farming community, this gift will keep them inspired all year long. Choose 1, 2, or 3 years of subscription and make their holidays truly special. Because when you give Small Farm Canada, you’re giving more than a magazine—you’re giving knowledge, connection, and a lifestyle they’ll love. Order today and share the spirit of sustainable living this season! 1 2 3 4 5 6
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