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When it rains, it pours—but sometimes, that’s a good thing! We’ve had a busy couple of weeks at VG Meats and there’s no sign of things slowing down any time soon. Believe us, we’re not complaining. Between an exciting television appearance, some farm tour planning, summer holidays and the fall season ahead, there’s a lot going on (and it’s wonderful).

If you’d like to know more about where your food comes from, how it’s raised and what regeneration looks like in action, we’ve got good news—you can now use your Solar Dollars to book a tour of Hillview Farm in Haldimand County! This is Cory Van Groningen’s own farm where he and his family raise cattle, chickens, ducks, lamb and more. The first tour of the season will be on Wednesday, September 3rd starting at 1pm with additional tours on September 10th, 17th and 24th. Each farm tour will be approximately two hours in duration.

We love the summer months for plenty of different reasons—the sunshine and warm weather, enjoying beautiful nature in bloom, and endless meals cooked outdoors, for example—but one reason that will always make the list is our pasture-raised poultry.

We love the August long weekend. The midway point of summer, it’s known for giving us beautiful weather, fun in the sun and plenty of opportunities for rest and relaxation. Whether you’re going camping, staying home, visiting the cottage or lounging poolside this August long (side note: we all need more friends with pools!), we hope you have a fantastic Civic Holiday.

We love summer + local food—it’s a perfect combination! If you feel the same, here are a few more specific combinations to try in the weeks ahead. These simple meals are outstanding in every way—plus, you’re supporting local farmers with every delicious bite!

When it’s this hot outside, a crisp green salad with protein is an incredibly appealing dinner option. We love summer salads because they’re easy to prepare, surprisingly hearty, delicious and packed with vitamins and nutrients. You can use freshly grilled steak, chicken or pork but leftovers work just as well.

Summer is made for good times: backyard BBQs, pool days, hiking at the local conservation area, weekend trips to the lake, camping and of course, the classic Canadian road trip. No matter how you’re spending July and August, we bet you’re going to be hungry—so, why not be prepared?

Some like it mild, but some like it hot—and at VG Meats, we’ve got something for everyone! With Canada Day coming up on Tuesday, July 1st, we thought we’d share some product recommendations that will add a little spice to your life (and your holiday BBQ).

No matter how much you love our classic beef burgers, it can be fun (and delicious) to switch up your burger routine. Here are three ideas from the VG Meats team.

This Sunday, June 15th is Father’s Day and we’re ready to celebrate! Here’s a quick message to all of the awesome dads out there plus gift ideas, meal suggestions and more from the VG Meats team. If you have any questions or would like help planning your Father’s Day weekend meals, please contact us. Our team is always glad to help!

Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, June 15th—that’s less than two weeks away! If you plan on cooking a delicious meal for the special dad, grandpa or other father figures in your life, here’s some inspiration to help you start planning. If you’d like to get personalized recommendations from the VG Meats team, just ask! Our butchers would be glad to speak with you by phone or in store. Thanks for shopping local and supporting regenerative food in your community, and happy Father’s Day!

It feels like spring just got here but in the blink of an eye, it’s nearly June and the official start of summer is just weeks away. We have plenty to look forward to in the weeks ahead! There’s a lot going on around the farm and in our retail stores this time of year, which makes it a good time to touch base and share a few updates and reminders from the VG Meats team. So, here we go!