Advancing a New Farmer Strategy in Ontario
This brief outlines the urgency of coordinated action and calls on governments and sector partners to advance a comprehensive New Farmer Strategy for Ontario.
Issues
Rooted in Resistance: Honouring Black Farming Communities in Ontario
Despite systemic racism and colonial land theft, Black communities across the province built thriving agricultural settlements.
Seeds, Transparency, and Choice: GM Tomatoes Threaten to Enter the Garden Market
Meet Lil Red & Black — a dwarf cherry tomato that’s as stunning as it is delicious! Bred locally in Ontario by Vita Gaike & Duane Falk of Mimosa Breeding & Research, this red-and-black beauty is a sweet, classic-tasting alternative to GM purple tomatoes....
Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario Launches New Food Forest Program for Indigenous Farmers, Growers and Communities
EFAO is launching a Food Forest Program for Indigenous growers through funding received from the governments of Canada and Ontario.
Accessible Agriculture Project: How to build inclusion at a crucial time
The Accessible Agriculture Project (AAP) is a new initiative the EFAO is developing alongside Accessibility Consultant Chris Lytle and the Centre for Community Based Research. The goal of the AAP is to learn about and test out how farming can become more accessible...
The Introduction of GM Mustard Greens: A Growing Concern for Seed Savers and Organic Farmers
Bayer, formerly known as Monsanto, is preparing to launch these GM mustard greens (Brassica juncea) in both the U.S. and Canada. Learn about how this might impact growers and seed producers.