By Danielle Pitman, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, OrilliaMatters.com It’s not just fruits and vegetables that are being harvested at the Rama Community Farm. Education is also at the root of the initiative. “I do know a lot more about squash, potatoes and what to do to keep them no-spray,” says Tommy Comego, who is back to work at Rama Maawnjiydiwag Gtigaan/Rama Community Farm for a third season. “Carrots I know how to weed out; sometimes it’s too many. We’ve got to air some of them out,” The vision plan for the farm began in 2015, says Kailey LeDrew, manager of economic development with the Chippewas of Rama First Nation. By 2017 they broke ground. From Day 1, Zero-spray produce was always at the heart of their vision. “We’re situated between…
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