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SUMMARY:EFAO 2021 Conference Recordings Bundle
DESCRIPTION:Missed the conference? Not to worry! When you purchase this recordings bundle\, you will have access to all recorded sessions from the conference until December 31st\, 2022. \nThe 2021 conference theme was Cultivating Common Ground\, reflecting EFAO’s efforts over the past year to broaden the network of farmers and organizations we work with\, and to bring equity and diversity to EFAO as an organization\, membership\, and community. We recognize that real strength comes from working together and bringing different perspectives and skills to the critical work of building resilient ecological farms and communities. This year’s conference once again created incredible learning and opportunities for farmers to hone their craft\, grow their business\, and connect meaningfully with others to build a strong knowledge-sharing community. \nWhat you’ll receive in the recordings bundle (you can read indepth session descriptions and presenter bios on the conference website): \n***If you only want to purchase a single day set of recordings\, these are available for $35 for Members and $45 for Standard. Please email cassie@efao.ca with which day you would like to purchase. \nMonday Recordings \n\nTraditional Ecological Knowledge as Indigenous Science\nMaking the Most of Your High Tunnel Soils & More\nSilvopasture 201\nEmployee Perspectives on Thriving Work Environments\nRaising Sheep on a Regenerative Vegetable Farm\nResearch Symposium Session 1\nFluxing Farms: A Community Conversation\nLand Access Panel\n\nTuesday Recordings \n\nJourney of a Soil Farmer\nLove’Em or Leave’Em: Online Platforms\nBreeding for Climate Change Resilience\nSeed Stories: The Roots of Seed Justice\nKeynote: Kristyn Leach\n\nWednesday Recordings \n\nGreenlander! Expanding the use of cover crops in organic vegetable production\nFrom Micro to Macro: Scaling up your microgreens operation\nInnovations in Small Grains\nStock Cropping: Unique cropping and livestock arrangements\nGrain Buyers Meet and Greet: Expanding your market\nDocumentary Discussion: Livestock on the Land and Regenerative Grazing in Ontario\n\nThursday Recordings \n\nNo-till Vegetable Production: Small Scale Farms\nNo-till Vegetable Production: Large Scale Systems\nReduced Tillage in Organic Field Crop Production\nIncreasing Profitability Through Value-Added Products and Delivery\nRotational Grazing Tools and Equipment to Save Time and Labour\nResilient Seed Systems: A Consultation\nFarmers for Climate Solutions: Farmer Leadership in Climate-Friendly Practices\n\n  \nNot a member? Join EFAO to receive the member discount on your conference registration!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/efao-2021-conference-recordings-bundle/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Common Ground: 2021 Virtual EFAO Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 2021 conference theme is Cultivating Common Ground.\n>> View the full conference program here!\nFull conference registration is now closed. \nFor single day passes\, registration closes at 6pm the day prior. \nThis year’s theme reflects EFAO’s efforts over the past year to broaden the network of farmers and organizations we work with\, and to bring equity and diversity to EFAO as an organization\, membership\, and community. We recognize that real strength comes from working together and bringing different perspectives and skills to the critical work of building resilient ecological farms and communities.   This is EFAO’s 2nd fully virtual conference. We are excited to apply everything learned this past year to bring you an online conference experience filled with incredible learning and opportunities for farmers to hone their craft\, grow their business\, and connect meaningfully with others to build a strong knowledge-sharing community. \nWhat to expect from this year’s conference:\n\n16+ concurrent morning workshops (+ access to recordings for one year)\n\n\n5+ Community Chats on important topics\n\n\nSocial connection with other participants\, sponsors\, partners\, and presenters\n\n\n4 outstanding evening Plenary sessions (+ access to recordings for one year)\n\n\nFarmer-Led Research Symposium (+ access to recordings for one year)\n\n\n\nConference Pricing:\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular (after Nov 12)\n\n\nFull Conference Pass (includes recordings of all workshops\, Research Symposium\, and plenary events)\nMember\n$75\n$100\n\n\nStandard\n$100\n$120\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nSingle Day Pass (includes all recorded sessions on that day)\nMember\n$25\n$35\n\n\nStandard\n$35\n$45\n\n\n\nNot a member? Join EFAO to receive the member discount on your conference registration!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/efao-conference-2021/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Small Grains Summer Conference Recordings
DESCRIPTION:If you missed the Small Grains Summer Conference\, you can access the information shared by registering to receive the session recordings. \nWhen you register via the links above\, you will receive recordings of the entire conference\, which ran on August 24th\, 2021. This includes the following sessions: \n Webinar: Weed Management for Small Grains in Organic and Conventional Systems with Dr. Joel Gruver \nDr. Joel Gruver is an Associate Professor of Soil Science in the School of Agriculture at Western Illinois University. In addition to teaching soil science and conservation classes\, he is the Director of the WIU Organic Research Program. His research and outreach activities focus on organic grain production systems with an emphasis on weed management\, nutrient management and farming system strategies to enhance soil health. He grew up on a small farm in rural Maryland and has been active in farming systems research and education for over 25 years. \n  \nSmall Grains Meet-Up with Deb Campbell from Agronomy Advantage \nJoin Agronomist Deb Campbell for our monthly meet-up. Deb obtained her BSc (Agr) with a major in Agronomy and an emphasis in soil management from the University of Guelph. She then went on to complete her Certified Crop Adviser certification in 2000. Since then Deb added to that certification by completing the 4R Nutrient Management Specialty and the Resistance Management Specialty.  Deb has a broad range of experience from previously working for Cargill and Syngenta in an array of positions. From Agronomist to Account Manager\, she understands all aspects of growing a successful crop both from the field and business perspective. She has production expertise in corn\, soybeans (including IP)\, cereals\, canola\, edible beans\, alfalfa\, and cover crops. Deb was awarded the Certified Crop Advisor Award of Excellence in 2003. She has served on the Certified Crop Adviser Board of Directors since 2009 and in 2020 served as the Chair of the Board.  Deb is also a director at the local Grey County Soil and Crop and is First Vice for Grey Bruce Farmers Week. She has also previously served on the Board at AgScape.  Most days you will find Deb checking fields as she works with farmers to achieve their cropping and business goals. Deb owns and operates Agronomy Advantage Inc. and lives on a farm just west of Dundalk\, Ontario. \nFollow Deb on Twitter @DCHighlander \n  \nFarmer Panel: ‘The other’ small grains – buckwheat\, triciale\, quinoa\, and spelt \nA panel of producers growing ‘the other’ small grains – buckwheat\, triticale\, quinoa\, spelt – will discuss their challenges and successes with growing and marketing\, and answer your questions. \nHosted by farmer and CCA Jenn Doelmam
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-grains-summer-conference-recordings/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Small Grains Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: This registration provides access to the virtual conference ONLY.  \nTo attend both the Conference and field day at 3Gen Organics on Thursday August 26th\, register here. \n  \nSCHEDULE \n9:30am | Webinar: Weed Management for Small Grains in Organic and Conventional Systems with Dr. Joel Gruver \nDr. Joel Gruver is an Associate Professor of Soil Science in the School of Agriculture at Western Illinois University. In addition to teaching soil science and conservation classes\, he is the Director of the WIU Organic Research Program. His research and outreach activities focus on organic grain production systems with an emphasis on weed management\, nutrient management and farming system strategies to enhance soil health. He grew up on a small farm in rural Maryland and has been active in farming systems research and education for over 25 years. \n  \n11:30am | Small Grains Meet-Up with Deb Campbell from Agronomy Advantage \nJoin Agronomist Deb Campbell for our monthly meet-up. Deb obtained her BSc (Agr) with a major in Agronomy and an emphasis in soil management from the University of Guelph. She then went on to complete her Certified Crop Adviser certification in 2000. Since then Deb added to that certification by completing the 4R Nutrient Management Specialty and the Resistance Management Specialty.  Deb has a broad range of experience from previously working for Cargill and Syngenta in an array of positions. From Agronomist to Account Manager\, she understands all aspects of growing a successful crop both from the field and business perspective. She has production expertise in corn\, soybeans (including IP)\, cereals\, canola\, edible beans\, alfalfa\, and cover crops. Deb was awarded the Certified Crop Advisor Award of Excellence in 2003. She has served on the Certified Crop Adviser Board of Directors since 2009 and in 2020 served as the Chair of the Board.  Deb is also a director at the local Grey County Soil and Crop and is First Vice for Grey Bruce Farmers Week. She has also previously served on the Board at AgScape.  Most days you will find Deb checking fields as she works with farmers to achieve their cropping and business goals. Deb owns and operates Agronomy Advantage Inc. and lives on a farm just west of Dundalk\, Ontario. \nFollow Deb on Twitter @DCHighlander \n  \n2:00pm | Farmer Panel: ‘The other’ small grains – buckwheat\, triciale\, quinoa\, and spelt \nA panel of producers growing ‘the other’ small grains – buckwheat\, triticale\, quinoa\, spelt – will discuss their challenges and successes with growing and marketing\, and answer your questions. \nHosted by farmer and CCA Jenn Doelmam
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-grains-summer-conference-2021/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:2020 EFAO Conference Recordings Bundle
DESCRIPTION:Wishing you had attended the Virtual EFAO Conference in early December? Have some time to catch-up on missed sessions this winter? Session recordings are available for purchase as a bundle! Recordings include all 24 regular conference sessions\, and 3 virtual farm tours. For more information about individual sessions\, view the full conference program here. \nRecordings will be sent to registered participants starting on January 4 and within 48h of registration between January 4 to January 31.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/2020-conference-recordings/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201205T170000
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SUMMARY:Rooted and Reaching: 2020 EFAO Conference
DESCRIPTION:The annual EFAO Conference is back! The Conference draws farmers and supporters from across the food system for six days of learning\, idea-sharing\, networking and celebration. Because of social distancing and gathering guidelines\, this year’s event will take place in a virtual format\, providing an opportunity for ecological farmers to connect in a whole new way. \n  \nThis year’s theme – Rooted & Reaching – speaks to farmers’ connection to land and community\, while also recognizing the need and desire to reach further for a more ecological\, healthy and just agriculture and food system in Ontario. The 2020 Conference takes place November 30th – December 5th. \n  \nLearn more and register > \n  \nWhat you can expect at this year’s conference: \n\n25+ workshops\nCommunity meetings\nVirtual Trade Show\nFarmer-Led Research Symposium\nVirtual farm tours\n\n  \nPrices increase after November 21st.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/rooted-and-reaching-2020-efao-conference/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191202T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191202T173000
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SUMMARY:Farmer-Led Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Online registration for the 2019 Ecological Farmers of Ontario Conference is now closed\, but there is still some space. If you wish to attend\, please email conference@efao.ca to inquire. \n\n  \nWhat is the Farmer-Led Research Symposium?\nThe Farmer-Led Research Symposium is an annual gathering where EFAO member-farmers gather to share past research findings and plan farmer-led research projects for the upcoming year. This year’s research includes low-till and no-till veggies\, organic pesticide management\, soil health and cover crops. \n  \nTentative Agenda\n\nRegistration: 1:00pm – 1:30pm\nSymposium: 1:30pm – 5:30pm\nPizza Social: 6:30pm\n\nTo register\, you will be directed to the EFAO Conference website.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farmer-led-research-symposium-2019/
LOCATION:Ramada by Wyndham Hotel\, Belleville\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191206
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SUMMARY:EFAO Conference
DESCRIPTION:Online registration for the 2019 Ecological Farmers of Ontario Conference is now closed\, but there is still some space. If you wish to attend\, please email conference@efao.ca to inquire. \n  \nThe 6th Annual Ecological Farmers of Ontario Conference\, Climate of Curiosity\, will take place December 2-5 at the Ramada by Wyndham Hotel in Belleville\, Ontario. \n  \nLearn more > \n  \nThe EFAO Conference draws farmers and supporters from across the food system for four days of intensive learning\, idea-sharing\, networking and celebration with good food and friends. \nWhat you can expect at this year’s conference: \n\nOver 400 attendees\n2-day Trade Show\n36+ workshops\, including 5 full-day intensive workshops\n3 keynote speakers\nFarmer-Led Research Symposium\nFarm tours\, Banquet Dinner\, EFAO’s 40th Anniversary Celebration\, and more!\n\nPrices increase after November 4th.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/efao-conference-2019/
LOCATION:Ramada by Wyndham Hotel\, Belleville\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshop
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