Kathleen Lindhorst, B.Sc.(N.Sc.), M. Sc.
Kathleen is a consulting nutritionist with a Master of Science in Nutrition from McGill University. Her career has spanned the gamut of nutrition work from clinical care in hospitals to community nutrition and more recently research. Her early research work focused on antioxidants and plant sterols. Her work in community health lead to facilitation and coordination of prenatal nutrition, school breakfast and diabetes prevention programs in Inuit communities. Her clients have included Health Canada and the Government of Nunavut.
In addition to running the farm, Kathleen worked for 10 years as the lead nutrition-field research coordinator for the First Nations Food Nutrition and Environment Study, led by the University of Ottawa. This research took her to dozens of remote First Nations across the country and allowed her to cultivate an extensive knowledge of indigenous food systems, food security issues and environmental contaminants in traditional foods.
Marshall Buchanan, B.Sc.F., M.Sc.F, R.P.F.
Marshall has dedicated his career to community building and nature conservation. He has volunteered for many community groups, including: 10,000 Trees for the Rouge Valley, the Douglas Lions Club, the Bonnechere River Watershed Project, Ottawa Valley Food Co-op, the National Farmers Union and even the Markham Concert Band in his younger years, as a musician. When his son began primary school, Marshall launched a pumpkin fundraiser for the local elementary school (St. Michael’s Catholic School, Douglas, Ontario) which ran for 2 years. Supported by the Principal, students learned basic horticulture, seeded pots, and came by bus to our farm to transplant and harvest the pumpkins in June and September respectively. Proceeds from the pumpkins sales went to the school.
Marshall is also an environmental specialist, a Registered Professional Forester with a Master of Science in Forestry and Environmental Studies from the University of Toronto. He has managed his own forestry consulting business since 1994, specializing in urban forestry, landscape restoration (particularly in the Greater Toronto Area and the Rouge National Urban Park), forest gene conservation and private woodlot management. In 1998, Marshall became the Senior Instructor and Coordinator of the Natural Resources Technology Program at Aurora College, where he learned from and taught Gwich’in and Inuvialuit students for 2.5 years. Marshall got back into outdoor education as a volunteer in 2017 by starting an annual Grade 8 hiking trip into the interior of Algonquin Park.
We take pride in being one of the select farms that craft gourmet foods directly from the bounties of our land. With careful attention to detail, we transform our grass-fed beef into delectable sausage rolls and burgers, and our organic potatoes into mouthwatering pierogis.
In addition to our animal husbandry, we cultivate organic, heritage varieties of vegetables and fruits. By embracing sustainable farming practices and honoring the traditions of our crops, we deliver exceptional flavors and nourishment to our customers. Our commitment to organic farming not only promotes healthier eating habits but also safeguards the environment from harmful chemicals.
