Growing organic vegetables: a passion to heal the land and the body

In his presentation, Jonathan will talk about growing organic vegetables from March to December. If you are curious about how this can be accomplished in our Ottawa climate without heated greenhouses, this presentation will inspire

you. Jonathan is passionate about providing people with delicious organic vegetables, but also loves to encourage others to grow great food on their own.

He will share some of the best tips and tricks of the trade, and maybe even some of his best kept secrets.

Jonathan Bruderlein came to Ottawa after years of experience operating an organic farm in the Montreal area  followed by a sabbatical where he, his wife Julianne and young son visited and connected with many other organic farmers across North America. 

Jonathan came to farming after deciding that medical school wasn’t for him, and that agronomy is where he could have a bigger impact on the lives of other people. He and his family are now in their 5th year operating Ottawa Farm Fresh that they started with the idea of building a community-supported farm, where members benefit from fresh organically grown vegetables, get a chance to be involved in community celebrations and harvesting activities. For Jonathan, farming is more than a career, it’s a lifestyle.