Free childcare is available for kids 12 and under from 8:45am to 12:00pm, and 1:30pm to 5:15pm on both conference days. Payment is only required for childrens’ meals.

All kids’ & youth breakfasts: $15

Kid’s Lunch (12 and under): $18
Youth Lunch (13-18): $35

Kid’s Banquet Dinner (12 and under): $27
Youth Banquet Dinner (13-18): $65

Please indicate interest in child care on your conference registration. Kids’ meals can be purchased here.

We are looking for individuals with childcare experience who are interested in volunteering for a half day in the childcare room, in exchange for a half day conference pass (+lunch). Please contact conference@efao.ca.

In order to make the conference accessible to all farmers and future farmers in Ontario, EFAO strives to reduce financial barriers for registration by using a Sliding Scale model. To register, please complete this form.

Not attending the conference but interested in sponsoring a farmer to attend? Donate today!

Rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton have been blocked at a special conference rate of $159 for standard rooms (one king or two queen beds) or studio suites.

Breakfast is not included in overnight accommodations and can be purchased separately through conference registration.

Call the hotel directly to book as part of EFAO’s negotiated rate, space permitting: 613-548-3605.

More information is available here.

Conference meals will feature food provided by EFAO members and other local ecological farmers and food providers. You don’t want to miss the Wednesday Banquet Dinner! A delicious meal, entertainment and activities, and good conversation with new and old friends.

Kids’ meals can be purchased here.

EFAO has reserved a small meeting room for use during meal times with the purpose of offering a space with a HEPA filter to attendees who need to take extra precautions against viral illnesses. This room has a capacity limit of 15 people. Therefore, EFAO asks that folks accessing this space only use the room for time needed to eat, in order to allow more space and time for others to use the room. Please contact us or visit the registration desk if you have any questions.

After the Wednesday Banquet Dinner, join us for a campfire jam session, an interactive art activity and great conversation.

Join EFAO Staff and Board members for songs around the proverbial campfire! Bring your singing voice, your acoustic musical instruments, and your favourite campfire jams. Join in the merriment as we celebrate the ecological farming community with music. All are welcome to join in and share music, regardless of your musical background. Teach us something new!

A song list will be provided and lyrics & chords will be projected on the wall so all can sing along. If you’re musically inclined and would like to lead or suggest some songs, please reach out to laura@efao.ca.

Please contact us if you require any accommodations in order to participate in the Conference, or have any medical conditions (for example, severe allergies) you would like EFAO and/or the hotel staff to be aware of. Please note that although EFAO strives to make the Conference accessible, it may not be possible to accommodate all requests.

Although wearing a mask is no longer mandatory, you are always welcome to do so, as it remains a strongly recommended practice by public health authorities to reduce the transmission of respiratory illness, including COVID-19, especially when symptoms are present. EFAO will continue to follow all public health guidelines.

The conference venue, meeting rooms, hotel, and other on-site facilities are all physically accessible. To confirm specific accessibility features and services, please be in touch at conference@efao.ca or call the hotel at +1 613-548-3605.

Please see Meals for details of mealtime accommodations for those wishing to take extra precautions.