DISPATCHES

By the middle of July, Manitoba summer has found its rhythm. Dan reflects on garden evenings, prairie backroads, simple entertaining and the spontaneous moments that make the season memorable.

A midwinter Dispatches. Some reflections from the desk, the shoppe, and the lab as January winds down and the year begins to take shape.

This season we rebuilt our chocolate collection with intention, curiosity and real joy. From Tony’s to Jumbo, Simón Coll to Pancracio, each bar was chosen because it tasted genuinely good to us. Come explore The Great Wall of Chocolate and discover your new favourite.

After nearly a decade and tens of thousands of hand-poured candles, Farmer’s Son Co. faces a year of change. Rising costs, shifting markets and the physical toll of years of making by hand have led to a reset - a return to artistry, intention and sustainability.

This season marks ten years of holiday markets for me. I have stood behind tables, set up booths, smiled through exhaustion, and carried boxes of candles through snowstorms more times than I can count. Markets have helped shaped Farmer’s Son Co. from the very beginning. They have connected me with thousands of people and reminded me of why I love what I do. But they have also taught me some hard lessons about what it means to be a small business owner during the busiest, most demanding season of the year. This Dispatch is a reflection on the reality of that world - the good, the difficult, and the parts that most people never see.