BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EFAO - ECPv6.14.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EFAO X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://efao.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EFAO REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260427T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260427T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T222348 CREATED:20260421T163053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T163053Z UID:54295-1777291200-1777294800@efao.ca SUMMARY:April Seed Growers Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:Join the April Seed Growers Meet-Up! \nThe Seed Growers Meet-Up 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 meet-up 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. \nCome celebrate International Seeds Day with others who are curious about seed work! URL:https://efao.ca/event/april-seed-growers-meet-up/ LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/2-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260428T203000 DTSTAMP:20260422T222348 CREATED:20260323T221800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T174704Z UID:54098-1777402800-1777408200@efao.ca SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to EFAO’s Virtual AGM!   \nEFAO members are welcome to join us for this year’s virtual EFAO Annual General Meeting.  Learn about EFAO’s work over the past year and learn about exciting plans and projects for the coming year. As a membership-based organization\, we value and rely on your engagement. We hope you will join us from wherever you are — over dinner\, or while seed in the greenhouse\, or playing with kiddos!  All members who attend the AGM will be entered into a draw for a free conference pass and two nights of accommodation for the next EFAO Conference. \nNote: In accordance with EFAO’s bylaws\, all members are welcome to attend but only members who have active memberships for at least 30 days before the AGM (March 28\, 2026) are able to vote on motions. URL:https://efao.ca/event/annual-general-meeting-2026/ LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026-AGM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260429T203000 DTSTAMP:20260422T222348 CREATED:20260414T144709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T144709Z UID:54263-1777489200-1777494600@efao.ca SUMMARY:April BIPOC Farmers Network Meet-up DESCRIPTION:Join the April BIPOC Farmer Meetup! \nHappy Spring! Join us for a friendly gathering for farmers\, aspiring farmers\, farm workers and food justice workers who are Black\, Indigenous and people of colour. We’re very excited to welcome Farmer Arnest Sebbumba (SARN Farms) who will share about preparing for the growing season\, collaborating with other farmers and expanding his operations. \nThe format will be relaxed and conversational. We’ll have a short opening reflection\, followed by our farmer presentation\, followed Q&A and discussion. We will have an open conversation about effective ways to sell / share / market the food we grow. From websites to co-op’s\, farmstands to markets\, how are you getting your food to the people? Come join the conversation and hear from some experienced growers! This is a space to listen\, reflect\, and connect. As always\, feel free to bring a question you’re curious about. \nLooking forward to gathering! URL:https://efao.ca/event/april-bipoc-farmers-network-meet-up-2026/ LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/Arnest-Sarn-Farms.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T222348 CREATED:20260421T164550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T170541Z UID:54306-1779292800-1779300000@efao.ca SUMMARY:In the Field: Soil Health DESCRIPTION:Soil is more than just the dirt beneath our feet. Healthy soil filters water\, can be a carbon sink\, and grows healthy plants. Come walk and observe the land\, and participate in some easy do-it-yourself soil tests. Be prepared to get your hands dirty! Facilitated by Lisa Conroy\, Ignatius Farm Educator. \nThis is part of the In the Field Workshop Series. Sign up for individual sessions\, or register for the full series here. URL:https://efao.ca/event/in-the-field-soil-health/ LOCATION:Ignatius Farm\, 5420 Hwy 6 North\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T222348 CREATED:20260421T170254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T134137Z UID:54290-1779292800-1790704800@efao.ca SUMMARY:In the Field Workshop Series DESCRIPTION:Looking to participate in hands-on farm training? Join this monthly workshop series! Gain skills more easily learned in person and by doing. Workshops cover topics like soil health\, irrigation set up\, & weed management\, among others. All sessions occur at Ignatius Farm in Guelph\, on weekday evenings from 4-6pm. \nRegister for the full series\, or sign up for individual sessions here. \n5 hands on workshops\, 1 per month from May-September: \nMay 20th: Soil Health \nSoil is more than just the dirt beneath our feet. Healthy soil filters water\, can be a carbon sink\, and grows healthy plants. Come walk and observe the land\, and participate in some easy do-it-yourself soil tests. Be prepared to get your hands dirty! Facilitated by Lisa Conroy\, Ignatius Farm Educator. \nJune 18th: Irrigation Set Up \nThere are many ways to water vegetables\, but deciding what is right for you and how to set it up can be confusing. Ignatius Farm’s Assistant Farm Manager Don Bowyer will walk the group through a few types of irrigation\, how to set up a well-thought out system\, as well as tips and tricks for problem solving. \nJuly 8th: Small Scale Weed Management \nWeeds can be the bane of the gardener’s existence. This workshop will explore techniques and tools for good weed management practices on a hand farming scale. Be prepared to get dirty and try out various weeding tools. Facilitated by Lisa Conroy\, Ignatius Farm Educator. \nAugust: TBA \nSeptember 17th: Seed Saving \nSaving seeds is an easy way to increase food sovereignty and to connect to the plants we grow. This hands-on workshop will cover the basics of seed saving\, plus harvesting and cleaning some seeds as a group. Participants are encouraged to bring seeds they have grown to swap\, or seeds that need to be cleaned. Facilitated by Lisa Conroy\, Ignatius Farm Educator. URL:https://efao.ca/event/in-the-field-series/ LOCATION:Ignatius Farm\, 5420 Hwy 6 North\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Course,Field Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/Permabeds-e1725636716715.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260526T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260526T203000 DTSTAMP:20260422T222348 CREATED:20260421T193829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T193829Z UID:54329-1779822000-1779827400@efao.ca SUMMARY:May BIPOC Farmers Network Meet-up DESCRIPTION:Join the May BIPOC Farmer Meet-Up \nJoin us for a friendly gathering for farmers\, aspiring farmers\, farm workers and food justice workers who are Black\, Indigenous and people of colour. The focus of this meet-up will be northern food sovereignty\, building on conversations from the Nyéléni Forum and global food sovereignty movements. How does that work grow through our own farms\, communities and relationships? \nWe will also learn about free and accessible digital tools to help create a permaculture map of our growing spaces. The format will be relaxed and conversational. We’ll have an opening reflection\, followed by a short presentation / discussion and Q&A. This is a space to listen\, reflect\, and connect. As always\, feel free to bring a question you’re curious about. \nLooking forward to gathering! URL:https://efao.ca/event/may-bipoc-farmers-network-meet-up/ LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/BIPOC-Farmers-Network1-1-e1776799836789.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T222348 CREATED:20260421T163718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T163718Z UID:54302-1779883200-1779886800@efao.ca SUMMARY:May Seed Growers Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:Join the May Seed Growers Meet-Up! \nThe Seed Growers Meet-Up 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 meet-up 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/may-seed-growers-meet-up/ LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/2-10.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T222348 CREATED:20260421T165059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T170802Z UID:54310-1781798400-1781805600@efao.ca SUMMARY:In the Field: Irrigation Set Up DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to water vegetables but deciding what is right for you and how to set it up can be confusing. Ignatius Farm Assistant Farm Manager Don Bowyer will walk us through a few types of irrigation\, how to set up a well thought out system\, as well as tips and tricks for problem solving. \nThis is part of the In the Field Workshop Series. Sign up for individual sessions\, or register for the full series here. URL:https://efao.ca/event/in-the-field-irrigation/ LOCATION:Ignatius Farm\, 5420 Hwy 6 North\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/5-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260708T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260708T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T222348 CREATED:20260422T134033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T134033Z UID:54314-1783526400-1783533600@efao.ca SUMMARY:In the Field: Small Scale Weed Management DESCRIPTION:Weeds can be the bane of the gardener’s existence. This workshop will explore techniques and tools for good weed management practices on a hand-farming scale. Be prepared to get dirty and try out various weeding tools! Facilitated by Lisa Conroy\, Ignatius Farm Educator. \nThis is part of the In the Field Workshop Series. Sign up for individual sessions\, or register for the full series here. URL:https://efao.ca/event/in-the-field-small-scale-weed-mgmt/ LOCATION:Ignatius Farm\, 5420 Hwy 6 North\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/potatoesinmulch-1-e1776790436304.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T222348 CREATED:20260421T165907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T170908Z UID:54318-1789660800-1789668000@efao.ca SUMMARY:In the Field: Seed Saving DESCRIPTION:Saving seeds is an easy way to increase food sovereignty and connect to the plants we grow. This hands-on workshop covers the basics of seed saving\, plus harvesting and cleaning some seeds as a group. Participants are encouraged to bring seeds they have grown to swap\, or seeds that need to be cleaned. Facilitated by Ignatius Farm Educator Lisa Conroy. \nThis is part of the In the Field Workshop Series. Sign up for individual sessions\, or register for the full series here. URL:https://efao.ca/event/in-the-field-seed-saving/ LOCATION:Ignatius Farm\, 5420 Hwy 6 North\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada CATEGORIES:Field Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/Holding-seeds.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR