It was early autumn 1991. The summer heat and sweat-lodge humidity of Tokyo were beginning to crisp up to clear mornings when the silhouette of Mount Fuji once again emerged
Where the Stars Align in Canada
I’ve been starry eyed for a long time. Growing up in the country, I took dark skies for granted. I thought everyone could simply step outside and...
Women in Agriculture and a Royal Winter Fair
The Rundown In this episode we talk about the changing role of women in agriculture and the future of the largest agricultural fair in the world. I...
Press Release Toronto, Ontario on November 18, 2019 — Get ready to be fired up!
From preparing hot peppers to building your own smokehouse, the latest edition of Harrowsmith magazine is sure to heat things up thanks to its Fire theme.
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A voice that shaped the Canadian identity
Farley Mowat, 1921–2014
Small Ponds featuring Kevin Callan
Kevin shares his love of his hometown.
Welcome to the Napa of the North(east)
Annapolis vineyards are turning out some top-quality wines, while craft breweries have some excellent award-winning ales and lagers on tap.
Small Ponds featuring Joseph Boyden
The novelist speaks fondly about his hometown of Moosonee, Ontario.
Small Ponds featuring Juno Awards Winner George Canyon
The country star discusses his home town of Pictou County, Nova Scotia and why he loves Canada.
Footnotes from the Grasslands
Rural dreams, urban reality: reflections on life in the country.
The ATV grows up
An ATV is all play and no work, right? Not any more. Indeed, an ATV (below) can hold its own doing chores on the farm, but that’s nothing compared to the work that its kissing cousin—the UTV —can do.