Join the November BIPOC Farmer Meetup!

Join us for a conversation with farmer Chadwick Lewis of Urban Fresh Produce, who grows organic vegetables in Ottawa on land rented from the National Capital Commission. Originally from Saint Lucia, Chadwick has been farming since 2015 and now runs Urban Fresh Produce with his family, focusing on food security and community connection.

Chadwick will share about his first full season at his new farm, followed by an open Q&A on production, business skills, land access, urban markets, and balancing farm and family life.

Bring a question you’re curious about. Possible topics: getting started on rented land, seedling sales and community events, prepping new land or building high tunnels, cultural crop planning, and managing time and workload.

With EFAO’s annual Conference next week, we’ll also preview a few exciting highlights and share some upcoming grant funding programs!

All are welcome.