Peter Katona

I’ll be the first to admit I’m not a foodie. Although I enjoy good food, appreciate fine dining and take a regular turn preparing our family’s meals, I would never describe food as my hobby—let alone my obsession! Farming however… That’s different. My commitment to local food is very much tied with my passion for all things rural. I grew up on a farm in Northern Ontario and lived the full country life. I had ponies , sheep and pigs and sold (goat’s) milk and eggs to my mom. I had evening chores, spent summers haying and participated fully in 4-H clubs (I even have units in baking!). After University (Guelph of course) I spent time overseas working with farmers and agricultural cooperatives. All of these experiences have forever connected me to farming and have given me a vast appreciation of the rural way of life. Although I now live in the city, I am still a farm kid at heart.