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IMAGE: Leeks at sunrise at Saugeen River CSA

Did you know that for years, Cory Eichman of Saugeen CSA has been one of the quiet forces behind our gardens, generously supplying our team member, Simona, with trays of vibrant seedlings—peas, spinach, squash, herbs, flowers, and more? Where do they all end up? Planted across our community gardens—growing food, beauty, and connection.

When Simona arrives at Saugeen River CSA each Spring in her well-packed pick-up truck, seedlings nestled between mulch bags and shovels, Cory sees more than just a hand-off—he sees the unfolding of a vision. Each garden nurtured by Simona and The Sustainability Project, he says, is a patch of hope, and he’s honoured to be a small part of something much bigger.

Each winter, Cory receives Simona’s seed list and adds it to the mix of what he’s already sowing. He blends his seedling mix using compost, peat, vermiculite, and rich farm soil—alive with microbes and the occasional weed. If the plants need a boost, he turns to natural helpers, such as nettle tea or Equisetum decoction.

At the heart of Cory’s farming is a deep belief in connection to the land, to life, and the greater rhythms of nature. As a biodynamic farmer, he works with compost made from the manure and bedding of the cows, horses, chickens, and goats that share his farm. In biodynamics, farming is more than a method—it's a relationship with the spirit, or consciousness, that flows through all of nature. Cory sees the Earth’s carbon cycle as a reflection of that living intelligence.

IMAGE: Victoria Village Community Garden: Cory assists the Community Garden Network by providing seeds and small plants

When he works with compost and soil, he doesn’t just see fungi and bacteria as biological components, but as vital forces that give the soil its intelligence and sensitivity. This connection helps the soil and plants relate not only to their immediate environment, but to the Earth as a living whole—part of a broader community that includes the sun, moon, planets, and stars.

We're incredibly grateful to Cory for his generosity, his knowledge, and his commitment to growing more than just plants. With every tray of seedlings, he helps nourish the roots of something bigger—resilient gardens, connected communities, and hope that grows season after season.

To learn more about Cory, his work, and his educational offerings at the School for Sacred Agriculture, visit saugeenrivercsa.com. Cory is not only a farmer—he’s also a gifted teacher.

We highly recommend his expertise. Check him out!