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Today this is Ian writing, (some days it is Adam) firstly to wake up the list to the new season. We already have greens and rhubarb ready to harvest from the greenhouses. We have lots of our beef and pork in the freezer too.

But the main reason I'm writing is to invite you to a local event on Apr 27th, that's next monday, called Stories of Hope. It's hosted by Action 13, a Dundas based community group focused on climate and ecological action. Here's their blurb. You can sign up using Eventbrite address below.

So far we have 42 people registered. Please share this below/attch with your networks and farming/growing connections you have. You can also find it as an Event in facebook, and posts on Instagram @13forAction which are easy to share from your social media account. thx.

Stories of Hope - Farming edition
April 27, 2026
RSVP: https://SOH_Farming_A13.eventbrite.ca

Join us and be uplifted as we hear the stories of local farmers that grow with hope and purpose. Building community and fostering relationships are at the root of contributing to a more sustainable environment.

Whether you’re interested in knowing more about the local foodshed, food security or sustainable practices, we invite you to join and make some great community connections. All are welcome.

We’ll hear from Julia Hitchcock, a lifelong Hamiltonian who grew into organic vegetable farming thanks to Plan B organic Farms and the Peace Studies program at McMaster University. For the past 15 years most of her work has been with Backyard Harvest, Planting Seeds of Hope and the Apothecary's Garden. Experiencing the value of friendships with plants and weaving people in those is where Julia finds hope and purpose.

Also joining us will be Ian Graham who has been producing organic food year-round on 20 acres at Old 99 Farm since 2008. Ian sees that infinite growth on a finite planet is not possible and has been studying the implications to this day. He’ll speak to local food production and the local foodshed where he finds hope.

Adam El Sioufi grows organic mixed vegetables in the Dundas/Copetown area. Entering his sixth season of agriculture, he will talk about his path to farming and perseverance in the face of land access challenges to reach his goal of growing healthy food for the community.
Hosted by Action 13 at SHED Brewing, 65 Hatt Street, Dundas.
Pay what you can at the door, suggested $10.
Social begins at 5:30pm. Event starts 7pm.

Finally, how do we make sense of the news these days? Well, here are my sources, twrying to sift the propaganda from the alarmist.
https://swprs.org/media-navigator/ to locate the likely bias of the news outlet
https://no1sdailydigest.substack.com/ to get facts on Iran mainly
www.un-denial.com to listen in to solid critique and analysis from collapse perspective
www.climateandeconomy.com for global headlines, including msm sources

you have a great day, y'hear!!

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