Join us to celebrate the culmination of five years of EFAO’s Small Grains Program, including interactive reflection, sharing outcomes from the Program (including Adaptive Nitrogen Trials results), a presentation from an expert speaker, and a delicious lunch together.

In September, we’ll host three regional celebrations open to all, each at a different brewing company, some of which are owned and operated by EFAO farmer members!

Exciting new research — Opportunities to engage and provide your perspective — Door prizes & cold drinks!

The Central edition of these celebrations has the added bonus of taking place at a brewery owned & operated by EFAO farmer members! Visit this beautiful venue, enjoy beverages connected to ecological farming practices & chat with us about all the great things grain can do!

Speaker: Dr. Kari Dunfield – Efficient Nitrogen Use in Wheat: New Research

Kari Dunfield is a Professor of Soil and Environmental Microbiology at the University of Guelph, and has been studying soil biology in Ontario agricultural systems for over 20 years.  She has degrees in Microbiology (BSc) from U Calgary and Plant Science (MSc) and Soil Science (PhD) from U of Saskatchewan.  She has been awarded an Ontario Early Researcher Award, and Canada Research Chair for her work investigating microbial communities and microbial processes driving the global processes that help support life on Earth.  Kari is the Editor-in-Chief for the Canadian Journal of Microbiology, Past-President of the Canadian Society of Microbiologists and Co-Executive Director of Soils@Guelph, a knowledge mobilization and outreach initiative where she shares her passion about the importance of soils with the public.

Agenda:

• 10:00 – 10:30AM   Arrivals & Surveys
• 10:30 – 11:00AM   Small Grains Program Outcomes
• 11:00AM – 12:00PM   Brainstorm Activity
• 12:00 – 2:00PM   Lunch & Presenter Dr. Kari Dunfield
• 2:00 – 3:00PM   Brewery Tour & Celebration

These events are open to everyone and are offered with the support of the Weston Family Foundation through EFAO’s Small Grains program.