Get to Know Your Farmers
Hi! My name is Charlene and I am the owner and operator of this farm. I have always wanted to make a difference in the world. I believe being a conscious consumer is the most important thing we can all do to change the world.
I have always wanted to grow my own food. I want to know exactly how my food is grown and where it comes from so that I can ensure it is grown in a way that benefits the environment, the health of the plants and animals, as well as the health of the people. This farm, Fostering Change Farm, grew out of my dream to grow great food for my myself as well as my friends and family!
My mom, Orla, often helps me out on the farm. She grew up in Ochre River, the same small town that I grew up in, and always enjoyed helping her mom and dad with their garden and their chickens. My mom's favourite activity on the farm is collecting the eggs! She says it's always exciting to see and count the fresh eggs.
The Land
Our small farm is comprised of 80 acres of land of which 40 acres are forest, 30 acres are meadow and 10 acres are marsh. We are located on a rocky ridge with a lot of gravel in our soil. Our farm house is a little log house that was built in 1977.
What we do
At Fostering Change Farm we aim to make a difference. We aim to make a difference in the lives of the farm's friends, in the health of the animals, in the health of the land and in the way future generations live.
Our animals live as much of the year outside as possible. We have chosen heritage breeds of livestock that do well in our climate. They are able to enjoy their lives, doing what their instincts tell them to do. Our pigs dig in the dirt and build their own nests. Our cattle give birth on pasture and enjoy grazing in the sun. Our chickens scratch the ground looking for bugs. Our goats spend their time eating leaves and branches that they choose in the bush.
We are focused on regenerative agriculture practices that help heal the land while enhancing biodiversity.
Life is constantly in a state of change. The seasons bring so much change to all our lives. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter. There is a continuous cycle to this process: birth, growth, dispersal, reproduction, be it in the plants or the animals, be it in ourselves or in the earth. Change brings everyone periods of happiness and times of anxiety. But change is what ensures life continues!
On our farm, we spend our time nurturing these changes. We aim to nurture or foster these changes in ways to maximize their positive impact on the environment, the health of the farm animals, the quality of the food we produce and the health of people on the farm and those consuming our food.
Hi! My name is Charlene and I am the owner and operator of this farm. I have always wanted to make a difference in the world. I believe being a conscious consumer is the most important thing we can all do to change the world.
I have always wanted to grow my own food. I want to know exactly how my food is grown and where it comes from so that I can ensure it is grown in a way that benefits the environment, the health of the plants and animals, as well as the health of the people. This farm, Fostering Change Farm, grew out of my dream to grow great food for my myself as well as my friends and family!
My mom, Orla, often helps me out on the farm. She grew up in Ochre River, the same small town that I grew up in, and always enjoyed helping her mom and dad with their garden and their chickens. My mom's favourite activity on the farm is collecting the eggs! She says it's always exciting to see and count the fresh eggs.
The Land
Our small farm is comprised of 80 acres of land of which 40 acres are forest, 30 acres are meadow and 10 acres are marsh. We are located on a rocky ridge with a lot of gravel in our soil. Our farm house is a little log house that was built in 1977.
What we do
At Fostering Change Farm we aim to make a difference. We aim to make a difference in the lives of the farm's friends, in the health of the animals, in the health of the land and in the way future generations live.
Our animals live as much of the year outside as possible. We have chosen heritage breeds of livestock that do well in our climate. They are able to enjoy their lives, doing what their instincts tell them to do. Our pigs dig in the dirt and build their own nests. Our cattle give birth on pasture and enjoy grazing in the sun. Our chickens scratch the ground looking for bugs. Our goats spend their time eating leaves and branches that they choose in the bush.
We are focused on regenerative agriculture practices that help heal the land while enhancing biodiversity.
Life is constantly in a state of change. The seasons bring so much change to all our lives. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter. There is a continuous cycle to this process: birth, growth, dispersal, reproduction, be it in the plants or the animals, be it in ourselves or in the earth. Change brings everyone periods of happiness and times of anxiety. But change is what ensures life continues!
On our farm, we spend our time nurturing these changes. We aim to nurture or foster these changes in ways to maximize their positive impact on the environment, the health of the farm animals, the quality of the food we produce and the health of people on the farm and those consuming our food.