 In 2020, the roots of Peters' Produce sprouted, blossoming into a dream nurtured by a family's passion for fresh, local goodness. Since he was knee-high, Justin had always craved to grow produce, and Annie had a green thumb that could turn deserts into gardens. But the onset of COVID-19 sparked the idea to sow seeds of hope and address food insecurity in their local community. And so, with hearts full of purpose, Annie, Justin, Stephanie, and Derrick embarked on their farming adventure
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 Welcome to the lively world of JayJoe Farms, where farming dreams sprouted and grew alongside the laughter of three young children. The story of this family farm began as a little seed of desire, yearning to cultivate vegetables on a grander scale than just their backyard garden. But with the responsibility of raising three little ones, the timing could have been better. However, fate had a plan, and in 2020, an opportunity blossomed on Krista's grandparents' farm, purchased way back in 1954. The idea of farming gained traction, and the arrival of COVID-19 gave them the nudge they needed to dive into this green adventure.
 Serge Lavoie started Bonjour & Yum in 2018 as a small retirement gig. "We opened at the Horton Market as Bonjour Breakfast. Later in 2018, after the market season closed, we opened a pop-up food stand at Railway City Brewing under Bonjour Pasta". And thus, Bonjour & Yum came into existence to spread happiness and deliciousness to all who wandered their way.
 Southwestern Ontario is infamous for its heat waves, especially in August. Luckily, your favourite local market has plenty of ways to keep you and your loved ones cool! You'll be chilling all weekend, from drinks to dish ideas and more.
 Feast your eyes on the delightful world of Kayla's Kitchen! Our story begins with an ambitious and multi-talented entrepreneur, Kayla, who started this culinary adventure in 2019. Picture this: she's juggling the excitement of building a business and the responsibilities of a full-time job at Inovata Foods, all while dreaming of creating something exceptional
 August 3rd is considered National Watermelon Day and for good reason too. Here in Ontario, the watermelon harvesting window runs from July to September, with the peak arriving in August. These delicious fruits are often considered a staple of summer and highly anticipated by melon lovers near and far. While these fruits are typically accessible in large grocery stores outside harvest season, they aren't as sweet, ripe and ready as in summertime!
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