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 >
Events
Field Day
Wednesday May 20, 2026
Guelph
Course, Field Day
Wednesday May 20, 2026
Guelph
Meet-up
Tuesday May 26, 2026
News
EFAO 2025 Annual Report
View the EFAO 2025 Annual Report here. Dear Members and Friends, 2025 was a busy year of knowledge-sharing, farmer-led research and community building at EFAO. We hosted 88 events that brought together over 2,000 participants at field days, webinars, and meet-ups. The...
Shaping the Future of Agriculture: New Farmers, Local Food Systems and the Agricultural Policy Framework
YA and EFAO put together this guide with suggested talking points to help you fill out AAFC’s public consultation survey, closing June 30, 2026.
Advancing a New Farmer Strategy in Ontario
This brief outlines the urgency of coordinated action and calls on governments and sector partners to advance a comprehensive New Farmer Strategy for Ontario.