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Peat moss for dinner? How we use a natural byproduct to keep fish healthy at Springhills
When people hear “peat moss,” they usually think of gardening soil. But on our farm, peat has a very different purpose. It is part of how we keep our...

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Why should I eat omegas from fish?
Most people know that fish are “good for you” because of omega-3 fatty acids. But what exactly are omegas, why are they important, and is there really a difference...

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Strong water, strong fish in Anishinaabemowin
Strong water, strong fish! Or in Anishinaabemowin: Mshkoojiwon, Mshkoozii giigoonh! When we had farm hoodies made, we wanted to honour our incredible partners at Sheshegwaning First Nation — the...

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Hot and sweet baked trout with grilled peaches
Created by our friend the talented Ontario chef Signe Langford. “Choose your favourite hot pepper from a mild jalapeno to a spicy Thai chili all the way to an eye-watering...

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Why fish farms go full ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ during heat waves
When the temperatures rise, so do the stakes — and that’s when fish farmers activate stealth mode. At Springhills, hot weather isn’t just uncomfortable, it’s a serious challenge for...

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Why offshoring the environmental impact of farming is hurting the planet
At Springhills, we believe in leaving the planet better than we found it. That’s why we’re troubled by a growing trend in food policy: offshoring the environmental impact of...

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How some fish farms can be regenerative
Can fish farming be regenerative? We think so — and we’ve got 7 reasons why. You’ve probably heard about regenerative agriculture — farming that doesn’t just sustain the land,...

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What does your favourite fish say about you?
The team at Springhills turned fish biology into personality profiles, and we’ve been laughing for days! Disclaimer: the results are uncomfortable accurate and may cause spontaneous self reflection. Rainbow...

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Springhills named Small Supplier of the Year by Loblaws
We just won Small Supplier of the Year from Loblaws! Our team was CAUGHT off guard when they shouted “Springhills!” from the microphone this week! We’re just small-town fish...

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Why is fish slimy?
Rise and slime, it’s Springhills time! You might not love fish slime, but it’s a multifunctional marvel of nature! Here’s why we (and our fish) think it’s slick: Fast...

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More “wild” fish are stocked from fish farms than you think
There were 1,065 lakes and rivers stocked with fish in Ontario last year — and no, it’s not Mother Nature doing the work. Where do those “wild” fish come...