Katie's Farm and Organic Dog Bakery
Jude
Major has been farming since the seventies, but had never really given
her farm a name. That is until 2001, when she decided to open Canada's
first and only certified organic pet bakery. From that point on, the
farm was named after Katie, a small black dog who supervises all of the
activities on "her" farm.
Katie's Farm can be found on
the eastern shore of Nova Scotia, where it grows a lot of its own
ingredients for the dog bakery. Chickens, eggs, garlic, herbs, and
vegetables are all grown according to Maritime Certified Organic
Growers (MCOG) standards, and organic grains are purchased from
Speerville Mill in New Brunswick.
Jude certified the
farm as organic when she decided to expand commercially. Up until that
point she knew all of her customers, and they knew her methods of
production. However, the addition of the organic pet bakery meant
dealing with a lot of new people, and she wanted them to be assured of
the integrity of her products.
"I do things
organically because I think it's important," says Jude. "I'm an old
hippie from the sixties, I learned a long time ago about the issues
involved in food production, and that was just not where I wanted to
go. I've always done things organically."
Farming in a
non-agricultural location can be a challenge, and Jude is the only
person in her area who makes a living from farming. She feels that the
challenge is worth it though, and that her organic pet bakery is an
important first for Canada.
"People are understanding
why it is important to do things organically and eat organically, but
there is still a blind spot around dogs and cats. We feed our livestock
organically, but what about our pets? There needs to be an extension of
the respect we show to our livestock," explains Jude.
Jude
does her part by playing the role of "dog chef", a position she has
proven to be quite successful in. She whips up fifteen different types
of dog treats, including "Pup"ernickel Pups, Doggie Bagels, and Roast
Squash Biscuits, along with several special treats for dogs with
allergies. There are also Pup Cakes, tasty little cakes adored by dogs
and humans alike. Of course, cats are also catered to, with the Seaside
& Garden treat. Treats from Katie's Farm never contain wheat, meat,
salt, sugar, corn, soy, or anything genetically modified for that
matter, and Jude is more than happy to prepare special customer orders
or custom formulations.
Having recently bought more land, Jude is
looking to expand her vegetable beds and bakery. Culinary
creations from Katie's Farm Organic Dog Bakery are available at the
Halifax Farmer's Market, Global Pet Foods, The Henhouse, Planet
Organic, The Grainery, Pete's Frootique, and thirty other locations
throughout the Maritimes as well as Quebec and soon Ontario, and by
phone or mail order. Pet lovers can also visit Katie's Farm online
at www.katiesfarm.ca.
Katie's Farm & Organic Dog
Bakery - SELL SHEET
|
Product
|
Description
|
| Apple-Oat Biscuits |
|
| Carrot Biscuits |
|
| Doggie Bagels |
|
| Oatmeal Biscuits |
|
| Minty Mouth
Biscuits |
|
| Peanut Butter
Bears |
|
| Pup-ernickel Pups |
Great for pets with special needs -
contains no wheat, eggs or dairy |
| Roast Squash
Biscuit |
|
| Sunflower Biscuits |
|
| Veggie Hearts |
|
| Pup-Cakes |
|
| Doggie Biscotti |
|
| Kitty Treats |
|
| Training Treats |
|
| Doggie Birthday
Cakes |
|
| Seaside &
Garden Kitty Treats |
|
| Custom Orders |
Katie's Farm can make
most of these treats according to your dog's special needs - please
inquire. |
| *Certified
Organic Ingredients; Rye, Kamut & Spelt Flours, Oats, Apples,
Carrots, Beets, Squash, Peas, Green Beans, Garlic, Sunflower Seeds,
Cheddar Cheese, Peanut Butter, Sunflower Oil, Whole Milk, Blackstrap,
Eggs, Vegetable Broth, Spring Water. Katie's Farm pet
treats nevercontain wheat, meat, salt, sugar, corn, soy or anything
genetically modified. |
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