<p>Kate talks to organic farmers Vicky and Mike Ffrench of Cookstown Greens. You might wonder why your organic products cost more. In this episode we dig into that and learn about the day to day reality of being an organic farmer, the importance of building community and eating seasonally.<br>
Cooktown greens is a family run certified organic vegetable farm located one hour north of Toronto in ESSA Township, the French family has been farming the 100 acre land since 1988 and offer a year round selection of delicious microgreens and root vegetables.</p>

Beyond The Cart

The Big Carrot

Cookstown Greens: Resetting our Food Culture

FEB 7, 202332 MIN
Beyond The Cart

Cookstown Greens: Resetting our Food Culture

FEB 7, 202332 MIN

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<p>Kate talks to organic farmers Vicky and Mike Ffrench of Cookstown Greens. You might wonder why your organic products cost more. In this episode we dig into that and learn about the day to day reality of being an organic farmer, the importance of building community and eating seasonally.<br> Cooktown greens is a family run certified organic vegetable farm located one hour north of Toronto in ESSA Township, the French family has been farming the 100 acre land since 1988 and offer a year round selection of delicious microgreens and root vegetables.</p>