The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and EFAO: A history of collaboration
Read all about the history of collaboration between EFAO and the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority as told by longtime member Phil Beard.
Farming
Farmer-Cooperators needed for Strawberry Fungal Control Trial
Can bees play a role in preventing the development of botrytis in organic strawberry patches? Dr. Susan Chan is working to find out.
Pasture Management for Sheep at Pasture Hill Farm
Growing cover crops so that they provide enough residue to suppress weeds for organic vegetable production requires planning!
Fall Field Day Series
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
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.
Reflections: Ecological Cut Flowers Workshop
In January, I attended a great workshop hosted by the EFAO on Ecological Cut Flower production. Here’s what I took away from the workshop.