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 >
SAVE THE DATE
10th Annual EFAO Conference: Watersheds
November 29th & 30th | Four Points by Sheraton, London
Events
Virtual Meet-up
Monday November 27, 2023
Course, Webinar
Thursday November 9, 2023
Webinar
Wednesday October 25, 2023
News
You Say Fava, I say Faba. We All Say Delicious!
In 2022, growers from four farms—including two rooftop farms—conduced a fava bean variety trial.
EFAO’s Farmer-Led Research Program highlights farmer knowledge as formal knowledge
In collaboration with Dr. Erin Nelson at the University of Guelph, EFAO published a paper looking how farmer-led research helps farmers to feel more knowledgeable, confident, motivated, and inspired to adopt and/or improve ecological practices on their farm.
EFAO is Hiring a Communications & Events Coordinator
Thank you to all who applied! This posting is now closed. The Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO) is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about ecological agriculture to support EFAO’s communications work...