The Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO) supports farmers to build resilient ecological farms and grow a strong knowledge-sharing community.
Established in 1979 by farmers for farmers, EFAO is a membership organization that focuses on farmer-led education, research and community building. EFAO brings farmers together so they can learn from each other and improve the health of their soils, crops, livestock and the environment, to steward resilient ecological farms. Learn more >
11th Annual EFAO Conference: Interconnected
Dec. 3rd – 5th | Doubletree by Hilton, Kingston
Events
Workshop
Wednesday October 16, 2024
Field Day
Monday October 21, 2024
Dundas
Webinar
Monday October 21, 2024
News
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