Freshly poured beers on a bar rail

Raise a Glass with these Kawarthas Northumberland Craft Breweries

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Vacuum-sealed lamb shoulder chop
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Attention to Detail Makes the Difference at Harley Farms

“Part of being a farmer is you’ve got to know lots of things.” James Harley speaks from experience. He and his family don’t just raise lamb, beef, pork, and chicken on their property near Keene, Ontario — they do it to the highest animal welfare standards while running a successful retail and wholesale operation. Along with his wife Jessica, parents Roger and Julie, and sister Emily, James and family take an approach to farming that emphasizes interconnectedness and stewardship.

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Maple syrup candy on a tray of clean snow
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Experience Maple Syrup in Kawarthas Northumberland

To many Canadians, sap buckets and tubing slung between trees are as much a sign of spring as melting snow and birdsong. In my household last year’s supply of maple syrup has usually run dry by the time March rolls around, and we start looking forward to the next harvest. This year my wife & son & I refilled our stores at the Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival, and took in the weekend’s attractions while we were at it.

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