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SUMMARY:November BIPOC Network Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the November BIPOC Network Meetup!  \nJoin us for a friendly gathering for farmers\, aspiring farmers\, land stewards\, farm workers and food justice workers who are Black\, Indigenous and people of colour. After a busy and inspiring summer of in-person field days at BIPOC-led farms\, we’re looking forward to reconnecting and continuing the conversations we started in the fields. \nThis year\, the BIPOC Network hosted three in-person Policy Jams where we had important conversations with you all on what policy means to you\, what supports ecological farmers need\, and important messages policy leaders need to hear. \nOur everyday experiences as farmers\, growers\, land stewards and food workers are an important source of knowledge about what needs to change. \nAt this meet-up\, we will: \n🐞share common themes that showed up in our Policy Jam discussions \n🐞explore how BIPOC farmers can shape agricultural policy and influence decisions that affect our communities – we’re stronger together! \n🐞sneak preview of the policy sessions at the EFAO Conference Dec 1-3 at Blue Mountain \nThe format will be relaxed and conversational. You don’t need to know anything about policy to join the conversation! As always\, bring a question you’re curious about\, an experience to share\, or an idea you’d like to explore with the group. \nLooking forward to gathering!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/november-bipoc-network-meet-up/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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SUMMARY:November Seed Growers Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:The Seed Growers Meetup is an informal lunchtime gathering for farmers\, seed growers\, plant breeders\, and anyone curious about saving seed. It’s a space to connect with others working with seed\, share what’s happening on your farm or in your garden\, and talk through the questions and ideas that come up throughout the season. \nEach meetup is shaped by the people who join. Conversations often range from practical seed production topics—like crop planning\, isolation distances\, population sizes\, and seed cleaning—to broader discussions about seed systems\, breeding projects\, and the challenges and opportunities growers are navigating. \nWhether you’ve been producing seed for years or are just starting to explore it\, you’re warmly welcome. Bring your lunch\, your questions\, and your seed stories as we learn from one another and strengthen a community of growers working to produce diverse\, high-quality seed.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/november-seed-growers-meet-up-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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SUMMARY:2026 Virtual Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Research Symposium is an online gathering where EFAO members share their findings and insights from the 2026 research season. \nThis year you will hear about multi-farm trials with the Living Lab – Ontario\, including: \n\nNo-till potato using deep mulch\nPlant available nitrogen from cover crops\nNo-till winter squash with mulch\n\nAlong with farmer-led research projects focused on: \n\nMolokhia\, flax and eggplant variety trials\nWool as a mulch\nDry bean\, broccoli and zinnia screening trials\nEcological thistle control methods\nFish hydrolysate efficacy\n\nFree admission to the research symposium is included with a pass to the 2026 EFAO Conference. If you are interested in learning more and registering for this year’s gathering\, please visit the conference page.  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/2026-research-symposium/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261203T170000
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SUMMARY:13th Annual EFAO Conference
DESCRIPTION:300+ attendees • 2-day trade show • 35 workshops + intensives • 3 keynotes + Banquet dinner & socials & more!\n\n\n\n\nEFAO’s annual conference draws farmers\, growers\, and food producers from across the food system for two days of intensive learning\, idea-sharing\, networking and celebration with good food and friends. With over 300 attendees\, the EFAO Conference connects you with people who care passionately about farming and food. \n\n\nLearn more & Register! \nPrices go up after November 16 so register today to save.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/2026-conference/
LOCATION:Blue Mountain Inn\, 110 Jozo Weider Blvd\, The Blue Mountains\, ON L9Y 0P4\, The Blue Mountains\, Ontario\, L9Y 0P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Farmer-Led Research Program Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again—time to start shaping your questions and curiosities into research ideas! \nEFAO research team will be holding open virtual office hours in December and January for prospective farmer-led research applicants to ask questions and discuss their applications. If you can not make these hours please feel free to schedule an appointment with one of our research team members. \nContact for appointment at another time: \nSarah Larsen\, Research Director\, sarah@efao.ca \nRebecca Ivanoff\, Seed Program Manager\, rebecca@efao.ca \nJessica Gale\, Knowledge Mobilization Manager\, jessica@efao.ca \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farmer-led-research-program-office-hours-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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SUMMARY:Farmer-Led Research Program Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again—time to start shaping your questions and curiosities into research ideas! \nEFAO research team will be holding open virtual office hours in December and January for prospective farmer-led research applicants to ask questions and discuss their applications. If you can not make these hours please feel free to schedule an appointment with one of our research team members. \nContact for appointment at another time: \nSarah Larsen\, Research Director\, sarah@efao.ca \nRebecca Ivanoff\, Seed Program Manager\, rebecca@efao.ca \nJessica Gale\, Knowledge Mobilization Manager\, jessica@efao.ca \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farmer-led-research-program-office-hours2/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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