2021 Member Survey Results

Education

In April 2021 EFAO launched its first comprehensive member survey in many years. We wanted to better understand the diversity of our membership, and find out how our programs and resources are meeting the needs of member farmers.   We were very pleased that 40%...

Growing Potatoes with Cover Crops

Education, Farming, Living Lab, Living Lab-Horticulture, No-Till

Watch the recording of a Living Lab webinar discussing growing potatoes with cover crops.

Flower Farming in Ontario: Pursuing the Dream

COVID-19, Education, EFAO, Farming

By: Theresa Schumilas   The market for field-grown cut flowers in Ontario is estimated at $6M and growing rapidly.   This past spring I interviewed 10 established Ontario cut flower farmers about the opportunities and challenges they see in various marketing...

Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program

Education

Build a foundation to start a successful farm enterprise. Join for the whole program, a term or individual events.

How to Grow and Save Seeds in a Short Growing Season

Education

The availability of healthy, locally produced food is essential for food security, ecological sustainability and economic prosperity.   The Agroecology and Seed Sovereignty in Northern Ontario project’s goals are to improve knowledge, skills and capacity to...

Proposed Changes to How Gene-Edited Plants are Regulated

Education

To take action to stop the CFIA from abandoning GM seed regulation, send a letter to your MP here.   by Ann Slater Last November, EFAO joined over 100 other environmental, farm, social justice and labour organizations to send a letter to Honourable Marie-Claude...