Agroecology and the Future of Our Mother Earth
In her book, Who Really Feeds the World, Vandana Shiva emphasizes the central role of Agroecology: “the knowledge and science of the complex interactions that produce our food.”
Farming
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.
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.