Half Your Plate, Double the Flavour
Eating more vegetables doesn’t have to be complicated. Through our partnership with Registered Dietitian Nicole Osinga, we’re showcasing six flavourful recipes featuring Gwillimdale Farms root vegetables that make it easy to enjoy more produce at every meal and fill half your plate with vegetables. As a proud partner of the Half Your Plate program, Gwillimdale Farms shares a common goal with […]
Harvest Season at Gwillimdale Farms
September marks the beginning of one of the most exciting times of the year at Gwillimdale Farms: harvest season. After months of planting, nurturing, and caring for our crops, it’s finally time to bring farm-fresh vegetables from our fields to retailer’s shelves for your family’s table. Harvest is much more than simply gathering vegetables from […]
Power Up Back-to-School Lunches: 4 Easy Recipes Kids Will Love
The back-to-school season is here, and with it comes the return of busy mornings, packed schedules, and the daily challenge of preparing nutritious lunches that kids will actually eat. For parents juggling work, school drop-offs, extracurricular activities, and family life, simple and wholesome lunch box ideas can make all the difference. The good news? Healthy […]
A Day of Smiles, Laughter, and Connection: Our Family Fun Day Celebration
What do you get when you combine great people, supportive families, delicious food, and exciting activities? A day filled with unforgettable memories and countless smiles. Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting our annual Family Fun Day, bringing together employees and their loved ones for a day of fun, connection, and celebration. While we […]
From Ireland to Ontario: Lilly and Sean’s Gwillimdale Farms Adventure
Leaving home to work on a farm halfway across the world is not something most students do every summer. For Irish students Lilly and Sean, however, the opportunity to join the team at Gwillimdale Farms in Ontario was a chance to gain hands-on agricultural experience, broaden their business knowledge, and experience life in Canada. What […]
Rooted in Summer: Grilling Recipes That Make Vegetables the Kings of the Grill
Summer is well underway, and that means one thing: it’s grilling season. While burgers and steaks often steal the spotlight, we’re here to make a bold (and delicious) claim, root vegetables are the true kings of the grill. Their natural sweetness, hearty texture, and ability to caramelize beautifully over open flame make them the unsung heroes of summer cooking. Whether you’re hosting […]
Celebrating Our 2026 Grow With Gwillimdale Scholarship Winner: Brendan Squire
At Gwillimdale Farms, we believe that the future of agriculture depends on the passion, innovation, and leadership of the next generation. That belief is at the heart of our Grow With Gwillimdale Scholarship, an annual award designed to support young people who are committed to building a stronger, more sustainable agricultural industry. This year, we are proud to […]
Eating the Root Vegetables on CHCH Morning Live
What a wonderful morning we had on CHCH Morning Live with our partner and registered dietitian Nicole Osinga, talking all about the nutritional benefits, versatility, and delicious flavours of root vegetables. The segment, How to Eat the Root Vegetable Rainbow with Summer Recipes from Gwillimdale Farms, was a fantastic opportunity to showcase how colourful, nutritious, and inspiring root vegetables can be, especially […]
Empowering Summer Smiles: Nourishing Kids When School’s Out
For most children, the last day of school signals the start of carefree summer days filled with sunshine, laughter, and time spent with friends. But for many families, it also marks the loss of reliable access to school-based meal programs, an essential source of daily nutrition during the academic year. That’s where the “School’s Out” Summer Food Program, in partnership […]
Rooted in Local Goodness: Showcasing Ontario’s Best at Sobeys
Last week, our team had the pleasure of spending the day at Sobeys Glen Abbey in Oakville, connecting with shoppers, sharing stories, and showcasing something we’re incredibly proud of, our collaboration with Jakeman’s Maple Syrup. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., we welcomed customers, offered samples, and introduced a fresh new recipe that quickly became the star of the day: our Carrot & […]