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Nottawasaga OPP joins forces with Murphy’s Farm and
Canadian Tire Alliston to bring Christmas joy to local youths

Christmas is coming to town for elementary students in need from across the community, thanks to the annual “Shop With a Cop” event on Dec. 10 and a partnership between the Nottawasaga OPP, Murphy’s Farm and Canadian Tire Alliston, which raised a record $7,300 in 2022.

The holidays kick off at Murphy’s Farm with annual Christmas Market

The holiday season is quickly getting underway at Murphy’s Farm Market & Bakery, meaning it’s time to spread
some Christmas cheer at our Christmas Market on November 19 and 20.

Local community coming together with creativity this fall
to give back to annual Nottawasaga OPP event

Murphy’s Farm Market and Bakery is again raising money to support the Nottawasaga OPP’s annual
Shop With a Cop event through the newly branded Murphy’s Magnificent Hay Bales.

Life is gourd: 8 pumpkin patches near Toronto you have to visit this fall

These are the must-visit pumpkin patches to spice up your autumn season — and to give you pumpkin to talk about.

Three best farm markets in South Simcoe selected by Simcoe.com readers

Murphy's Farm Market & Bakery was selected as the 2021 Reader's Choice Award winner for Best Farm Market.

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Shop with a Cop event returns to Alliston

On Saturday, Murphy's Farm Market & Bakery and the Nottawasaga OPP teamed up once again for the
annual 'Shop with a Cop' event. Nearly two dozen youth were given $100 to spend on gifts for their family or themselves.

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Shop With A Cop in Alliston [VIDEO]

Video coverage of the 2021 Shop With A Cop event

Nottawasaga OPP, Murphy’s Farm partner to bring Christmas joy and presents to local youths

Through a partnership between the Nottawasaga OPP and local family business Murphy’s Farm Market and Bakery, which raised a record $3,600 in support for this year’s event, students will be paired up with OPP officers to shop for Christmas presents for themselves and their entire family.

Christmas ready to make magical return to Murphy’s Farm in Alliston

The holiday season is quickly getting underway at Murphy’s Farm Market and Bakery, meaning it’s time to spread some Christmas cheer at the Magical Christmas Market.

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Hay Bale fundraiser for Shop With A Cop [VIDEO]

Video coverage of the hay bale fundraiser for Shop With A Cop as part of our annual Fall Fest.

Murphy’s Farm Market supports local OPP initiative, offers fall fun

Murphy’s Farm Market in Alliston is raising awareness and financial support for the annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ event, in partnership with the OPP.

Fall Fest at Murphy’s Farm in Alliston is back and better than ever

Murphy’s Farm Market and Bakery kicked off yet another Fall Fest on Sept. 18. The annual event welcomes the Alliston-area community to the farm to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities.

11 Toronto pumpkin patches to get your perfect Jack-O-Lantern

Visiting a farm surrounded by beautiful fall foliage to pick the perfect pumpkin is a quintessential way to get ready for Halloween.

Pumpkin patches in the Greater Toronto Area

Fall is here again. Looking for the perfect pumpkins for your fall baking and Halloween fun? We have you covered. Here’s where you can find pumpkin patches in and around the Greater Toronto Area.

30 corn mazes in Ontario for a fun fall day trip

Get lost at Ontario’s world-famous corn maze or at the one nearest to you for a memorable experience with the family or your bestie.

20 cute pumpkin farms in Ontario

Looking for cute pumpkin patches and farms in Ontario to check out this fall season? Sure, you could just head to your local Longo’s or Freshco to grab a plump ol’ pumpkin, but it’s a lot more fun and festive to hit up a local farm.

The must-visit farms for raspberry picking near Toronto

One of the more sustainable activities you can take up during the summer, the time has come to hit the fields with baskets in hand and select only the brightest, plumpest, and juiciest berries in the land.

Here are the must-visit farms for strawberry picking near Toronto

It’s almost the time of year again when strawberries ready to be picked — and while there are some restrictions in place to keep everyone safe and socially distanced, strawberry picking is definitely a go this year!

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Virtual Homestead Holiday Cooking Class

The 'Home for the Holidays' online experience from Murphy's Farm Market and Bakery will be released soon!

Hollis English on the community's "Women of Influence" list

Hollis English grew up on Murphy’s farm and 10 years ago took over the Murphy’s Farm Market and Bakery in Alliston...

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'I just wanted to give them that memory back,' Prom night held at Alliston farm

For some, the dresses had already been purchased and altered before the pandemic took hold and changed the course of the school year. But the folks at an Alliston family farm decided their student workers weren't going to miss out.

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Family farm whips up new ways to serve customers

BARRIE, ONT. -- A family-run business in Alliston is whipping up creative ways to serve customers.

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INFO Simcoe - Murphy's Farm Market & Bakery

The team at Murphy's have made it even easier to make and purchase delicious treats!

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Ontario Morning from CBC Radio with Wei Chen

Hollis English an owner of Murphy’s Farm Market and Bakery in Alliston explains how being forced to adapt during the pandemic has actually allowed them to expand their business model.

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Murphy’s Farm Market: Resourceful and Resilient during COVID-19

“If you’re willing to dive in, and change when something isn’t working, be adaptable—which farmers are—we can do anything,” shares Hollis English, co-owner of Murphy’s Farm Market and Bakery.