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The Growing Problem of Land Access

by Celeste Lopreiato I’ve been involved with farming for about four years. After an inspiring summer working on my university campus’s organic farm – I caught the bug. Over the past few years I’ve met and talked to hundreds of local ecological vegetable farmers....

Kick off 2021 with Winter Events!

Education

EFAO is excited to offer several in-depth courses and workshops over the winter, geared towards all experience levels. Join us!

Farm Start-up Program launches in January 2021!

Education

If you’re serious about starting a farm and ready to start planning, EFAO’s farm start-up program is for you!

Fall Field Day Series

Education, Farming

Four virtual field days that visit various Ontario farms that use regenerative principles and practices.

EFAO’s new pilot Small Grains Program is now accepting applications for the 2021 harvest

Education, EFAO, Farming, Small Grains

Program participants will receive payment of $40/acre on up to 100 acres to add a small grain for harvest in 2021 and follow it with a cover crop or forage crop with at least one legume species.

The Dirt on EFAO’s New Small Grains Program

Education, EFAO, Small Grains, Soil Health

EFAO is excited to launch a pilot Small Grains Program that will support Ontario farmers wanting to diversify their crop rotation by adding a small grain followed by a legume cover crop or forage crop. Read about the inspiration for this program and other details.