All Indigenous growers, land stewards and community members are welcome to attend this webinar free of charge! Please use the coupon code LANDSHARE2 when filling out the registration form to receive free admission.

Join us for this two-part webinar series with Jennifer Nobel, an experienced permaculture practitioner, ecological homestead designer, and land steward. Whether you are just starting to explore land-sharing or are seriously considering it as a pathway to land access, these sessions will provide valuable insights and practical guidance. Attend one or both—each session offers unique knowledge, but together they create a foundation for successful land-sharing arrangements.

Part 2: Legal Considerations, Design & Infrastructure, Finance, Security

As farmland prices soar and barriers to entry into agriculture increase, many aspiring farmers and land-based entrepreneurs are turning to land-sharing as a creative and viable solution. But while shared land arrangements can offer exciting opportunities, they also require careful planning to ensure long-term success.

In Part 2 of this two-part webinar series, Jennifer Nobel—author of the upcoming book Land-Sharing: A Beginner’s Guide—will dive into the practical and legal realities of land-sharing. Drawing from her own experience navigating bylaws, agreements, and alternative living solutions, Jennifer will provide attendees with essential knowledge to move forward confidently in structuring and sustaining land-sharing projects.

What You’ll Learn:

Legal Considerations – Key legal aspects of land-sharing, including bylaws, zoning, lease agreements, and cooperative structures.

Design & Infrastructure – Planning functional shared spaces, from housing to common-use facilities.=

Finance & Funding – Strategies for funding, structuring member contributions, and exploring alternative income streams.

Security – Ensuring fair agreements, legal protections, and a safe living environment for all participants.

Whether you’re in the early stages of land-sharing exploration or ready to take action, this session will equip you with the beginner knowledge needed to successfully navigate the complexities of starting and maintaining a land-sharing venture.

Jennifer Nobel is an experienced Metis permaculture practitioner, ecological homestead designer, and passionate land steward with over a decade of experience in studying, practicing, and teaching ecological living practices. Holding a degree in architecture, Jennifer initially pursued retail design, however, quickly realized fulfillment came from living on the land and designing land-based projects. In 2020, her family’s aspirations of owning an acreage were thwarted by the rising cost of land. Determined to make her vision a reality, Jennifer spent the last five years navigating complex bylaws, building codes, and alternative living solutions through land-sharing agreements. These experiences not only provided a low-cost way to live but also allowed her family to save up to purchase their own property. Having purchased some land, Jennifer is excited to offer others the same opportunities, sharing her wisdom on communal living, building vibrant communities, and generating extra income through land sharing.

This webinar is part of EFAO’s Indigenous Outreach and Engagement Initiative, which is supported by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness.