Meals
Conference meals will feature food provided by EFAO members and other local ecological farmers and food providers. They are truly a celebration of this community of producers and local, seasonal ingredients – a trademark of the EFAO Conference!
Meals are all served buffet style and aim to have options for everyone. Lunch is included with any day pass, breakfasts and dinners are included in some passes and can be purchased separately.
If you have specific dietary needs, please indicate in your registration and reach out to conference@efao.ca with any questions.
Venue & Lodging
EFAO Conference will take place at the Blue Mountain Resort located at 110 Jozo Weider Blvd, The Blue Mountains.
Participants can book overnight accommodations directly through a custom booking link:
Click Here to Book at Your Discounted Rate
Once on the booking page, the group discount will be automatically applied. Simply select your dates, occupancy, and room type to complete your reservation.
Prefer to book by phone? Call 1-833-583-BLUE and provide the Group Name (Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario Annual Conference) and Group Code (10F3Y4) to reserve. Hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
This link will remain active until November 10, 2026 at 9 AM.
Accessibility
The conference venue, meeting rooms, hotel, and other on-site facilities are all physically accessible and include accessible and gender neutral washrooms. To confirm the specific accessibility features and services of this space, please be in touch at conference@efao.ca or call the hotel at 1-877-445-0231.
Please contact us if you require any additional support in order to participate in the Conference. Please note that although EFAO strives to make the Conference accessible, it may not be possible to accommodate all requests.
Please contact us or visit the registration desk once you’re at the conference if you have any questions.
Getting There
Blue Mountain is about two hours northwest of Toronto. In an effort to help you find a ride to the conference, reduce emissions from transportation, and save money on gas, we’ve created a public spreadsheet where you can post your ride or that you are looking for one. Find or offer a ride here.
Family Room & Youth Programming
Children are welcome to attend sessions or drop into the on-site Family Room for unstructured engagement or participate in Youth Programming. Families are responsible for coordinating the supervision of their children at all times at the conference.
This year, we are pleased to have a stream of youth programming available. Two retired teachers will be offering a selection of youth-focused sessions on Wednesday and Thursday. Sessions are best suited to children age 5 and up. Register here.
There is no cost for children to attend the conference or participate in youth programming, though conference meals should be purchased here.
Financial Support
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!