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SUMMARY:Term 1: Ignatius New Farmer Training Program
DESCRIPTION:The Ignatius New Farmer Training Program is a collaboration between the Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union Ontario.  \n  \nEducational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need of a refresh. \n  \nImportant Information About the 2022 Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program:\n\nThe 2022 Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program is FREE for everyone! This program is a project of Employment Ontario and is funded in part by the Canadian Government and the Ontario Government.\n\n\nAll course resources and recordings will only be available on the Moodle Course Platform. Instructions on how to set up a Moodle account will be sent to participants upon registration. \n\n  \nTerm 1: Establishing a foundation of knowledge and language for beginning farm work\n  \n*Register for the whole term or choose individual events.   \n  \n**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. \n  \nApril 19:  \nFull term participants meet up: 7:00pm – 8:00pm\, on Zoom. \n  \nApril 20:  \nIntroduction to Organic Growing: 9:30am – 11:00 am  \nBotany for Farmers and Gardeners: 2:30pm – 4:00pm \n  \nApril 22:  \nThe Language of Ecological Agriculture Part 1: 9:30am – 11:00am \nThe Language of Ecological Agriculture Part 2: 2:30pm – 4:00pm \n  \nApril 25:  \nIdentifying and Controlling Pests and Disease: 9:30am – 11:00am  \nFarm Workers Rights and Responsibilities: 2:30pm – 4:00pm \n  \nApril 27th:  \nSoil Health: 9:30am – 11:00am \nIntro to Indoor Growing: 2:30pm – 4:00pm \nFull term participant debrief meet up: 7:00pm – 8:00pm\, on Zoom. \n  \nFull program details available here  > \n  \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/term-1-ignatius-new-farmer-training-program-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Silvopasture Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Silvopasture is the integration of grazing livestock\, trees\, and forages which builds more productive and resilient farm ecosystems. This course will cover the basic key points for both converting woodlands and pasture to silvopasture systems\, discussing when a given piece of land is appropriate (and not)\, and the approach and tools needed to succeed. Participants will have access to a library of resources outside of class\, and be encouraged to do some planning on their own farm designs in between sessions. The live sessions with farmer and Silvopasture author Steve Gabriel will be focused on looking at various participant farms as case studies so we can collectively find solutions and connect to an Ontario-based community of practice around silvopasture. See more about Steve and his work at www.SilvopastureBook.com \n\nCourse Dates: January 31\, February 7\, 14\, 21\, 2022 (Weekly on Mondays) from 12:30-2:30pm (online over Zoom).\nPrices increase January 24th\, so don’t miss out- sign up now!\n\nThis course is suitable for all levels of silvopasture practitioners\, from beginners just dreaming of their first foray into silvopasture to more experienced practitioners looking to hone their practice or gain insight into a specific aspect of a project. Participants will also be provided with three Silvopasture recordings from the 2020 and 2021 EFAO conferences: Silvopasture in Practice\, Mapping a Successful Silvopasture\, and Silvopasture 201. These recordings are not required viewing\, but will provide background preparation if desired\, particularly for those who are newer to the subject. \nAbout the Instructor: Steve Gabriel is an ecologist\, forest farmer\, and educator living in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State in the US. Throughout his career\, Steve has taught thousands of farmers and land managers about the ways farming and forestry can be combined to both benefit the ecology and the bottom line of the farm. He is Agroforestry Extension Specialist for the Cornell Small Farm Program and has served as guest faculty at Cornell University\, Sterling College\, Paul Smiths College\, and the Omega Center for Sustainable Living. Alongside his wife\, Elizabeth\, he co-stewards Wellspring Forest Farm\, where they produce mushrooms\, maple syrup\, duck eggs\, pastured lamb\, and elderberry extract\, all from forest-based systems. Steve co-authored Farming the Woods with Ken Mudge in 2014\, and is author of the new book Silvopasture\, released in 2018. He passionately pursues work to reconnect people to the forested landscape and see the value of trees and forests as an essential part of a regenerative future.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/silvopasture-intensive/
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220322T210000
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SUMMARY:Online Farm Planning Course
DESCRIPTION:EFAO and Everdale have partnered once again to offer this intensive farm planning course for new and beginning farmers. \n  \nThinking about starting a farm business? Already running one but struggling with business planning? If you’re ready to start planning your farm business\, this course is for you! \n\n  \n  \n\nCourse Overview\nThis ten week\, comprehensive course will walk you through the steps to write a detailed farm plan for your farm business. Each week will consist of a pre-recorded webinar\, a “live” farmer-to-farmer session\, and optional group networking; as well as worksheets\, templates\, resource links and farm case studies. \n  \nLive sessions take place every Tuesday evening at 7:30pm on January 18th\, January 25th\, February 1st\, February 8th\, February 15th\, February 22nd\, March 1st\, March 8th\, March 15th and March 22nd. *All sessions will be recorded and shared with participants. \n\n  \n  \n\nIs this course right for me?\nThis Online Farm Planning Course is geared towards farmers who are serious about starting a farm business in the near future\, or who are already farming but have not yet completed a farm business plan. \n  \nPlease note that getting the most out of this course requires an investment of time and thought. Aside from the 1 – 1.5 hr weekly online sessions\, there will be additional time needed to review pre-recorded video content (30-45min per week)\, and to complete the worksheets that will help you write your farm plan. There will also be optional group networking opportunities to meet other new and beginning farmers\, share experiences and troubleshoot. \n\n  \n  \n\nCourse Outline\nWeek 1: Farm Visioning \nWeek 2: Production Planning \nWeek 3: Marketing – Sales & Distribution \nWeek 4: Marketing – Promotional Strategies \nWeek 5: Recordkeeping \nWeek 6: Farm Financials – Financial Strategies \nWeek 7: Farm Financials – Budgeting \nWeek 8: Meeting Small Business Requirements \nWeek 9: Risk Management \nWeek 10: Accessing Financing \n\n  \nTestimonials from past participants \n“The “walkthrough” build-up approach of the course bestows confidence through knowledge. Showing business planning ideas\, tried and successfully executed with the farm perspective is encouraging. The course is exactly what it is advertised as\, very well done!” \n  \n“Gives me the tools to think about farming not only as a lifestyle\, but as a business that requires business planning and smarts. You can’t just do what you like and hope the money works out – it takes planning!” \n  \n“The biggest [tangible takeaway] was seeing so many other farmers that started in a similar position and are happy with the choice they made and have a viable farm.  That’s a major confidence boost and inspiration and I think that added so much to the course.” \n  \n***Course pricing increases on January 11th*** \n  \nIf you are a farmer living in northern Ontario\, you are eligible for a 10% discount on the registration fee for this course. Please fill out this form to confirm your eligibility. \n  \nIn order to make this course accessible to all participants\, EFAO will strive to cover registration fees for anyone who needs financial assistance. EFAO strongly encourages anyone facing financial barriers to participation to request support by completing this form.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/online-farm-planning-course-22/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211118
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SUMMARY:Term 4: Ignatius New Farmer Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Term 4 focuses on entrepreneurship training for starting a farm business. \n  \nRegister for the whole term or choose individual events (registration will open for individual events 4 weeks prior to the event).   \n  \nNEW! Sign up as an individual\, or register your farm team or household of up to 5 people! This option is only available for full term registrations. \n  \nAll events are recorded to allow participants to watch on their own time. Recordings will be made available within 48 hours of the event. \n  \nTerm 4 includes:\nNovember 1st: Holistic Farm Design\, 2:30-3:30pm \n  \nNovember 2nd: Beyond Land Acknowledgements\, 2:30-4:00pm \n  \nNovember 3rd: Planning for Production\, 2:30-3:30 \n  \nNovember 4th: What are Co-ops and why do they Matter Now? 2:30-4:00pm \n  \nNovember 8th: Marketing and Distribution\, 2:30-3:30pm \n  \nNovember 9th: Finances and Budgets\, 2:30-4:00pm \n  \nNovember 10th: Meeting Small Business Requirements on the Farm\, 2:30-4:00pm \n  \nNovember 11th: Innovative Models of Land Access\, 2:30-3:30 \n  \nNovember 12th: Cultivating Best Practices: An Introduction to Human Resources for Small-scale Farm Operations\, 2:30-4:00pm \n  \nNovember 15th: Tools and Methods for Successful Recordkeeping\, 2:30-4:00pm \n  \nNovember 16th: Assembling your Business Plan\, 2:30-4:00pm \n  \nNovember 17th: Financing Your Farm\, 2:30-3:30pm \n  \nPrices will increase after October 25th. \n  \nFull program details available here  > \n  \nIn order to make training and community building events accessible to all farmers and future farmers in Ontario\, the Ignatius New Farmer Training Program strives to cover registration fees for anyone facing barriers. Need assistance covering the registration fee? Let us know! \n  \n \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/term-4-ignatius-new-farmer-training-program-21/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211028
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SUMMARY:Term 3: Ignatius New Farmer Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Term 3 focuses on expanding beyond basics and building skills for a specialized farm. \n  \nRegister for the whole term or choose individual events (registration will open for individual events 4 weeks prior to the event).   \n  \nNEW! Sign up as an individual\, or register your farm team or household of up to 5 people! This option is only available for full term registrations. \n  \nAll events are recorded to allow participants to watch on their own time. Recordings will be made available within 48 hours of the event. \n  \nTerm 3 includes:\n  \nAugust 11th: Virtual Field Day: Fair Fields Farm\, 2:30-3:30 \n  \nAugust 16th: Introduction to Beekeeping\, 2:30-3:30 \n  \nAugust 18th: Virtual Field Day: Cavaleiro Farm\, 2:30-3:30 \n  \nAugust 23rd: Farm Task Focus: Bagging Greens\, 2:30-4:00 \n  \nAugust 25th: Virtual Field Day – TBA \n  \nAugust 30th: Orchard Care Basics\, 2:30-4:00 \n  \nSeptember 1st: Growing Herbs and Teas\, 2:30-4:00 \n  \nSeptember 15th: Virtual Field Day: Earth Haven Biodynamic Farm \n  \nSeptember 20th: Preserving the Harvest \n  \nSeptember 22nd: Farm Task Focus: Compost Teas \n  \nSeptember 27th: Intro to Permaculture \n  \nSeptember 29th: Virtual Field Day: Conscious Kitchen \n  \nOctober 6th: Virtual Field Day: Sundance Harvest Farm \n  \nOctober 18th: Seed Saving \n  \nOctober 20th: Virtual Field Day TBA \n  \nOctober 25th: Vegetable Crop Planning \n  \nOctober 27th: Virtual Field Day TBA \n  \nPrices will increase after August 2nd. \n  \nFull program details available here  > \n  \nIn order to make training and community building events accessible to all farmers and future farmers in Ontario\, the Ignatius New Farmer Training Program strives to cover registration fees for anyone facing barriers. Need assistance covering the registration fee? Let us know! \n  \n \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/term-3-ignatius-new-farmer-training-program/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210729
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SUMMARY:Term 2: Ignatius New Farmer Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Term 2 focuses on applying farm language and knowledge. \n  \nRegister for the whole term or choose individual events (registration will open for individual events 4 weeks prior to the event).   \n  \nNEW! Sign up as an individual\, or register your farm team or household of up to 5 people! This option is only available for full term registrations. \n  \nAll events are recorded to allow participants to watch on their own time. Recordings will be made available within 48 hours of the event. \n  \nTerm 2 includes:\n  \nMay 3rd: Full term participant Virtual Meet-Up\, 7-8pm \n  \nMay 5th: Virtual Field Day: Three Forks Farms\, 2:30-3:20pm  \n  \nMay 10th: Field and Bed Preparation\, 2:30-4pm \n  \nMay 12th: Introduction to Weed Management\, 2:30-4pm \n  \nMay 17th: Irrigation Principles\, 2:30-4pm \n  \nMay 19th: Harvest and Post-Harvest Principles\, 2:30-4pm \n  \nJune 2nd: Running a Full-Season CSA with Cedar Down Farm\, 2:30-3:30pm \n  \nJune 7th: Making Great Compost\, 2:30-4pm \n  \nJune 9th: Virtual Field Day TBA\, 2:30-3:30pm \n  \nJune 14th: Greenhouse Seeding\, 2:30-4pm \n  \nJune 16th: Virtual Field Day: Shade of Miti\, 2:30-3:30 \n  \nJune 21st: Cover Crops and Green Manures\, 2:30-4pm \n  \nJune 23rd: Rooftop Farming at Ryerson Urban Farm\, 2:30-3:30pm \n  \nJuly 12th: Keeping Sheep on an Organic Vegetable Farm\, 2:30-4pm \n  \nJuly 14th: Large-scale Organic Vegetables with Cookstown Greens\, 2:30-3:30pm \n  \nJuly 19th: Farmer Reset\, 2:30-4pm \n  \nJuly 21st: Raining Gold Farm\, 2:30-3:30pm \n  \nJuly 26th: Beyond Land Acknowledgements\, 2:30-4pm \n  \nJuly 28th: Nourishing a Reciprocal Relationship with the Land\, 2:30-4pm\, and Full term participant debrief virtual meet-up\, 7-8pm \n  \nPrices will increase after April 26th. \n  \nFull program details available here  > \n  \nIn order to make training and community building events accessible to all farmers and future farmers in Ontario\, the Ignatius New Farmer Training Program strives to cover registration fees for anyone facing barriers. Need assistance covering the registration fee? Let us know! \n  \n \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/term-2-new-farmer-training-21/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210325T213000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Holistic Management
DESCRIPTION:Is your farm business struggling to make a profit? Are your land\, water and ecosystems in need of rejuvenation? Do you struggle with the farm-work-life balance? Are you wondering about how you can pass on your farm and legacy? \n  \nHolistic Management helps farmers discover tools to make better\, more informed decisions to reach your family and farm goals. \n  \nThis online course takes place Thursday evenings\, weekly for 10 weeks\, from 7:30-9:30pm.  Participants will have access to digital Holistic Management manuals for goal setting\, decision testing\, financial planning\, biological monitoring and planned grazing. \n  \nThe first 3 sessions will explore goal setting and decision testing\, the next three will go through the financial planning process and the final sessions will cover monitoring\, grazing planning and review goal setting and decision testing after participants have had a chance to use their holistic goal and test decisions during the previous weeks.  During the course participants will have been able to develop an initial holistic goal\, a draft financial plan and\, depending on the operation\, a grazing plan or crop or garden plan. \n  \nThis course is for farmers of any experience level who are new to holistic management\, though it might be especially beneficial for those who have some experience farming and managing their own operation. \n  \nRecordings of the sessions will be sent to all registrants after they take place. \n  \nNote: There is a minimum and maximum number of participants we can accommodate\, and running the course will depend on registration numbers. Prices listed are per farm team. \n  \nAbout the Facilitator: Tony McQuail bought his farm near Lucknow\, Ontario in 1973. He and his wife\, Fran\, have run a diversified organic farm raising livestock\, a small apple orchard and operated a community supported garden. McQuail was an early adopter of rotational grazing and has decades of experience in pasture management and fencing systems. At Meeting Place Organic Farm they raise grass fed and finished beef\, pastured pork and pastured poultry and have done some experimenting with cocktail cover crops. They do much of their farming with work horses and provide training in this skill to apprentices. They took a played out crop farm from approximately 1.5 soil organic matter to 3.5 to 7% organic matter moving CO2 from the atmosphere into the soil. The McQuails have transferred the farm operation to their daughter Katrina and continue to be actively involved in it. \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/intro-holistic-management/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210316T210000
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SUMMARY:Online Farm Planning Course
DESCRIPTION:***This event is now full and registration has closed.***\n  \nEFAO and Everdale have partnered to offer this intensive farm planning webinar series. \n  \nThinking about starting a farm business? Already running one but struggling with business planning? If you’re ready to start planning your farm business\, this webinar series is for you. \n  \nOver the course of ten weeks\, participants will write a detailed farm plan\, as well as gain valuable insight from experienced farmers and receive optional one-on-one mentorship – all using an online/virtual format. \n  \nIf you are a farmer living in northern Ontario\, you are eligible for a 10% discount on the registration fee for this course. Please fill out this form to confirm your eligibility. \n  \nIn order to make this course accessible to all participants\, EFAO will strive to cover registration fees for anyone who needs financial assistance. EFAO strongly encourages anyone facing financial barriers to participation to request support by completing this form. \n  \n***Prices increase by $25 on January 5th*** \n  \nIn addition to the Webinar Sessions outlined below\, program participants will receive: \n\nAccess to all templates\, documents\, links and resources needed to complete their farm plan.\nReal-world case studies and sample plans provided by EFAO member farmers.\nAccess to (optional) one-on-one mentorship with an experienced farmer\, at a discounted rate\, to review their farm plan and/or answer questions about their farm. \nDiscounted rates on additional new farmer programming taking place between January – April 2021. \n\n  \nOnline sessions take place every Tuesday evening from 7:30pm – 9:00pm on January 12th\, January 19th\, January 26th\, February 2nd\, February 9th\, February 16th\, February 23rd\, March 2nd\, March 9th and March 16th.  \n*Writing a farm plan will require some extra time outside of webinar sessions. We recommend that participants complete the different sections of their farm plan between each webinar session.\n \n*All webinars will be recorded\, and recordings will be made available to participants. \n  \nProgram Facilitator: \nDavid Alexander has worked at Everdale since 2010 as the Farm Programs Coordinator. As the coordinator of the Sustainable Farming Certificate and Farm Planner programs\, he has seen over 150 new farmers graduate with the skills and knowledge that they will need to be successful in their own ventures. David has also travelled to other parts of Canada to deliver specialized farmer training courses for other organizations. In coordinating Everdale’s Harvest Share program David has been instrumental in providing fresh\, local\, organic produce to over 100 families\, year-round. \n   \nProgram Outline: \n  \nWeek 1: Farm Visioning \nThis workshop will cover the bigger picture questions surrounding the development of a whole farm plan. Why do you want to farm? Where are you now and where are you headed? How will an agricultural business fit with the rest of your life and in your community? What will be your enterprise of focus and how do you determine the scale of your business? Learn how to craft a mission/vision for your farm plan that takes into consideration your lifestyle\, family and social goals\, as well as your financial goals and needs. \n  \nWeek 2: Planning for Production \nWhat products do you plan to sell on your farm? How will you produce what you sell? Learn what’s needed to write a production plan for your farm\, and which tools can support this process and are appropriate to your scale and farm model.   \n  \nWeek 3: Farmer Panel – Choosing the Right Enterprise and Scale \nHear from a panel of farmers about why they chose their particular enterprise and scale of production and what their production planning process looks like.  \n  \nWeek 4: Marketing and Distribution \nThis session will look at the factors that can lead to a successful marketing strategy for your business. How do you conduct market research? How do you evaluate market opportunities and possibilities? How do you price your product and effectively promote it? All these questions will be addressed as well as appropriate distribution channels and methods for your products.  \n  \nWeek 5: Farmer Panel – Marketing and Distribution Strategies \nHear from a panel of farmers who use different strategies to market and sell their products. Find out why they chose their particular marketing strategies\, and what they’ve learned along the way.  \n  \nWeek 6: Record Keeping \nFarm businesses have an incredible amount of information to track. This session will explore the information you should be keeping track of\, and the tools and methods available to help keep everything organized.  \n  \nWeek 7: Farm Financials \nThis workshop will focus on the key financial information that every small business owner should know\, starting with terminology and progressing into different ways of organizing your business’s financial records. \n  \nWeek 8: Farm Focus – Financials \nTake an in-depth look into how one farm organizes and tracks all their financial information. Get great tips\, advice and ideas to help you plan the finances for your own farm.   \n  \nWeek 9: Meeting Requirements \nWhat steps do you need to take to meet the legal requirements of starting up a farm business In Ontario? Should your farm be a sole proprietorship or should you incorporate\, and what are the advantages behind each? What regulations do you need to comply with? This session will help you understand what you should be doing to start your farm business out on the right foot.    \n  \nWeek 10: Risk Management \nFarming comes with risks – from weather\, market fluctuations\, and even personal injury. Coming up with a plan to prevent risks and deal with those that might come up will help keep your farm business stable in the face of adversity.  \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farm-start-up-program/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210111
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SUMMARY:Highlights from the Ignatius New Farmer Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Did you miss the 2020 Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program?  Are you curious about these webinars and virtual field days? \n  \nYou can now sign up for a bundle of 12 recorded webinars spanning the entire program\, and 8 of the pre-recorded virtual field day tours. \n  \nAll of the recordings can be watched on your own time\, and there will be two online meet ups for participants to meet other new farmers and discuss what they have learned. The first zoom meet up will be January 27th at 7pm and the second will be February 24th at 7pm. \n  \nRecordings will be sent to registered participants starting on January 11\, 2021. \n  \nFor those interested in the full 2021 program\, stay tuned for more information to come over the winter. \n  \nWebinars include: \n  \nTerm 1 \nIntroduction to Botany \nSoil Health \nFarm Tour: Microgreens and Seedlings at Fresh City Farm \n  \nTerm 2 \nCover Crops and Green Manure on a Vegetable Farm \nIdentifying and Controlling Pests and Diseases \nEarly Season Harvesting and Post Harvest Handling \n  \nTerm 3 \nIntroduction to Apiculture \nField Design and Vegetable Crop Planning \nSeed Production and Saving with Fertile Ground Farm \n  \nTerm 4 \nHolistic Farm Design \nFarm Finances and Budgets \nProduction Systems and Efficiency at Salad Days Farm \n  \nPre-recorded virtual field days include: \n  \nCommon Ground Farm                Sleepy G Farm \nField Good Farm                            Fiddle Foot Farm \nZocalo Farm                                    Thiessen tillage \nMulberry Moon Farm                    Fiddlehead Nursery
URL:https://efao.ca/event/nft-highlights/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Course
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