The Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program is a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre, EFAO, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario. Register for the whole term here or register for individual events by visiting efao.ca/events.  

**All events are recorded to allow participants to watch on their own time. Recordings will be made available on the course platform (Moodle) within 48 hours of the event.

August 26, 7:00-8:00pm Online Meet-up: Term 3 Participants Meet-up

Join us for an informal meet-up for everyone participating in Term 3 of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program.

September 9, 2:30-4:30pm Webinar: TBA

September 11, 2:30-4:30pm Webinar: What to look for when buying or renting land

Are you daunted by the prospect of buying or renting land? Hear from our panel of speakers as they discuss what to look for when renting or buying land and what questions you may need to ask before you enter into an agreement.

Speakers: TBA

September 16, 2:30-4:30pm Webinar: Intercropping for Market Gardens

Speakers: TBA

September 18, 2:30-4:30pm Webinar: TBA

September 23, 2:30-4:30pm Webinar: Permaculture for Market Gardens

Speaker: TBA

September 25, 6:00-8:00pm Webinar: Growing Medicinal Herbs

Speaker: TBA

October 2, times TBA In-person Field Trip to Everdale Farm and Heartwood Farm & Cidery

October 7, 2:30-4:30pm Webinar: TBA

October 9, 2:30-4:30pm Webinar: TBA

October 21, 2:30-4:30pm Webinar: TBA

October 23, 2:30-4:30pm In-person Workshop: Small Farm Equipment & Maintenance

Location: TBA

October 28, 2:30-4:30pm Webinar: Vegetable Crop Planning

An introduction to the basics of vegetable crop planning.  What are you growing, how much, and where? 

Speaker: TBD

October 30, 7:00-8:00pm Online Meet-up: Term 3 Participants De-brief

Full program details available here  >