News/Events - September 2024
16
2024
On the Loss of Melissa Spearing
The Board and staff of Farms at Work are greatly saddened by the recent loss our friend and incomparable colleague Melissa Spearing, Acting Chair of our Board of Directors. Melissa's insight, energy and thoughtfulness contributed enormously to our past work, and to our strategic plans for the future. We have been deeply fortunate that she chose to demonstrate her dedication to our mission by being part of our leadership team for the past seven years.
Her loss is heart-wrenching for all those who knew her, most especially her family. Our deep condolences to them.
To read more about Melissa and her impressive accomplishments by the age of 40, please refer to the Farms at Work website where she self-described her background: https://farmsatwork.ca/farms-work-board-directors.
Rest in peace, Melissa.
10
2024
Grass-Fed Beef and Pastured Poultry with Aird Family Farm
Join Aird Family Farm and Farms at Work for an evening exploring grass-fed beef and pastured poultry in Northumberland County. Established in 1885 and now in its fifth generation of family ownership, Aird Family Farm has practiced regenerative farming for the past 10 years.
Grass-Fed Beef: get up close with AIrd's herd of black angus cattle, raised on 100% grass-fed diet
Pastured Poultry: Learn about their pasture-raised meat birds and laying hens, which thrive on diverse, untreated pastured and organic feed
Regenerative Pasture Management: Gather insight into effective pasture management practices, including rotational grazing, which work to enhance soil health, ecosystem resilience, and on-farm biodiversity