All Indigenous growers, land stewards and community members are welcome to attend this field day free of charge! Please use the coupon code VERD2025 when filling out the registration form to receive free admission.

Join the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario and the City of Greater Sudbury for a full-day Field Day highlighting ecological farming and local food systems in Northern Ontario. This event brings together farmers, land stewards, and community members for a day of on-farm learning, networking, and inspiration across two unique farm operations.

Schedule

10:00am – 12:00pm: Verdant Fields Farm, Chelmsford

Verdant Fields Farm is a diversified ecological farm near Chelmsford, committed to producing nutrient-dense food through regenerative practices. Run by Misha and Jayeeta, the farm grows seasonal vegetables using crop rotation, composting, and soil-building techniques tailored for Northern Ontario. Participants will take a guided tour of the farm, explore the CSA model they’ve built to connect directly with eaters, and engage in conversations about land stewardship, sustainability, and resilient farm systems.

12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch Break

Please bring your own lunch. We’ll take a relaxed break between farm visits with time to eat, connect, and reflect with fellow attendees, farmers, and food systems practitioners.

2:00pm – 4:00pm: Off the Bee’tn Path, Wahnapitae

Off the Bee’tn Path is a nature-based homestead and apiary located 20 minutes southeast of Sudbury in Wahnapitae, specializing in wildflower honey and ecological land care. Nestled in a secluded, biodiverse landscape, the farm provides rich forage for bees and a peaceful setting for small-scale production. The apiary tour will focus on beekeeping practices, including hive management, winter housing strategies for Northern climates, and the creation of value-added products like infused honey. Participants will also learn about the farm’s garden-grown ingredients, natural pest control offerings, and curated seasonal goods including garlic, wild rice, grain-free granola, and organic vegan chocolate.

Other Info:

In Partnership with the City of Greater Sudbury: This Field Day is part of a broader collaboration between EFAO and the City of Greater Sudbury. Through events like this, we aim to strengthen the network of ecological farmers and food producers in the North, share knowledge, and build toward a more resilient and connected food future.

Who Should Attend: This event is open to all farmers, growers, land stewards, and community members interested in ecological agriculture, beekeeping, homesteading, and strengthening local food systems in Northern Ontario.

Register now to join us for this inspiring day of learning, connection, and collaboration!

This field day is supported by funding from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario.