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SUMMARY:Rotational Grazing for Climate Resilience
DESCRIPTION:This event is held in partnership with Holistic Management Canada. This day is made possible thanks to funding from Farmers for Climate Solutions and the On-Farm Climate Action Fund. \nMeeting Place Organic Farm has been raising grass-fed beef\, and pastured pork and chicken for over 40 years. The cattle on this farm are raised without antibiotics\, hormones or GMOs. \nThis full-day field day will include a tour of Meeting Place Organic Farm\, a multigenerational farm in Lucknow Ontario\, including cattle\, pigs\, horses and poultry on pasture using portable electric fencing and poultry hutches. The lunch for this event features ingredients from the farm and the fee is  included in the registration. The discussion will focus on how rotational grazing works and how you can integrate these methods into your own farm plans. Pasture charts will be available with a discussion of how to use them to keep track of your pasture activities during the grazing season. There will also be a discussion of the role of pastures and hay land in the carbon cycle and the water cycle.  We will consider how these impact carbon sequestration and farm resilience in the face of drought and flooding. This August tour will be a chance to see pastures after they have been through a significant portion of the grazing season. \n10:00 AM\nOrientation & Welcoming Note \n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM\nHilltop survey of Meeting Place Organic Farm & a history of the farm’s work \nDiscussion of grazing theories and record keeping: pasture charts\, pasture layout\, razing periods and recovery periods. \n12:00 PM – 13:00 PM\nLunch is provided and will feature ingredients from the farm (cost included in registration)– visiting and continuing discussion \n1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\nPasture tour & Animal and Pasture Monitoring. \n15:00\nEnd of Day – wrap up and questions. \nFor those interested – we will then go to Starsylvania – 4 KM from Meeting Place Organic Farm.  Jon and Marion Hustis will showcase and discuss their Farmer-led Research Trial looking at test strips of a many species diverse pasture mix and also a many species prairie seed mix in a pasture newly seeded in 2022. \nThis event is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing Systems category. \nQuestions about OFCAF should be directed to OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org
URL:https://efao.ca/event/rotational-grazing-climate-resilience/
LOCATION:Meeting Place Organic Farm\, 86016 Creek Line\, Lucknow\, Ontario\, N0G 2H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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SUMMARY:Demonstration Garden Tour & Vegetable Variety Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour and tasting to learn about the incredible work of regional seed stewards! \nFertile Ground Farm is partnering with EFAO and the Bauta Initiative to be the host site for the Vegetable Seed Demonstration Gardens again this year. The goal of these demonstration gardens is to serve as a hub to showcase and evaluate varieties of interest for ecological farmers and growers that can contribute to a regional seed system. These gardens are sites for exploring and showcasing different vegetable varieties best suited for regional seed production\, growing crop varieties for conservation in partnership with Seeds of Diversity\, and trialing okra\, heat tolerant lettuce varieties\, and carrot varieties in collaboration with farmers across the province and Canada. \nThe farm is showcasing over 40 vegetable varieties that have been bred\, regionally adapted\, and stewarded by local farmers and seed producers or open-pollinated varieties that can be adapted to our region. Local seed is the basis for truly local food\, and farmers and growers in our region have been saving\, selecting\, and breeding interesting\, resilient\, and storied seeds for generations. Join us for this garden tour and tasting to learn about these varieties\, who grows them\, and what makes them so special and how you can incorporate them into your gardens so that we can all enjoy the diversity on our plates! \nCome be a part of a plant breeding project! At the garden\, we have both the okra varieties being researched as well as a mixed population called the Ultra Cross. Come join okra farmer-researchers and help us talk about what pod colour\, pod shape\, and plant height is desirable for growers and customers. We’ll save the seeds from those to grow out next year! \nThe farm tour begins at 10:30am. Participants are invited to bring a bagged lunch which can be eaten alongside some catered snacks that showcase the varieties grown in the gardens. There will also be variety tastings\, where you can help us pick which varieties in the trials taste the best! \nAfter touring the Demonstration Gardens\, those who would like to stay on and have a tour of the Fertile Ground Farm are invited to do so. Angie (of Fertile Ground Farm) is also participating in a Farmer-Led Research Trial on easy-picking green beans as well as working on a pepper breeding project\, which we can go see! Half Moon Herbals is also located on site and Nikola may be available to take folks on a tour as well. \nFor more information about the Seed Demonstration Gardens visit our Seed program page. The Seed Demonstration Gardens are funded in part by the Government of Canada through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP).
URL:https://efao.ca/event/demonstration-garden-tour-vegetable-variety-tasting/
LOCATION:Fertile Ground Farm\, 1560 Carmel-Koch Rd\, St Agatha\, Ontario\, N0B 2L0
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
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SUMMARY:Trialing No-till Potatoes with Cover Crops: Year Three
DESCRIPTION:Since 2021\, Ken has been developing a medium-scale production system for organic potatoes that requires no in-season hilling or weeding. Using winter rye as a cover crop\, he is now in the third year of testing the system with some success.  Field days are a great way to check out Ken’s innovations in person\, and pick his brain about all things vegetable growing. You can learn more about his no-till systems here.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/trialing-no-till-potatoes-with-cover-crops-year-three/
LOCATION:Orchard Hill Farm\, 45415 Fruit Ridge Line\, St Thomas\, Ontario\, N5P 3S9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230812T130000
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SUMMARY:Rotational Grazing at Kirkview Farms
DESCRIPTION:The team at Kirkview farms believes that adding rotational grazing to your land will provide significant benefits to your farm. It can aid in rebuilding soil health\, reducing input costs and improves animal health. Mike\, the host for this field day\, will review the holistic aspect of rotational grazing\, the how\, and the “dos and dont’s”. He will provide an overview on the grass fed market\, grass fed genetics\, pasture forages\, grazing plans\, fencing and water supply. \nThe majority of this field day will be spent on a tour of Kirkview farms to learn about the principles of rotational grazing in action: see how it supports our soil\, our animals\, the environment and in turn ourselves and our community. On the tour\, you will see how Kirkview farms is using the 6 regenerative farming principles combined with permaculture-based designs to create an unique agro-ecosystem model. \nAttendees are encouraged to explore regenerative agriculture as a topic before coming\, but no matter what type of farming you do\, you will learn something during this field day! \nBring your own bagged lunch for a community picnic during the day. Some refreshments will be provided. \nThis day is presented in partnership with Farmers for Climate Solutions and with funding support from the On-Farm Climate Action Fund.\n \nThis event is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing Systems category. \nQuestions about OFCAF should be directed to OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/rotational-grazing-at-kirkview-farms/
LOCATION:Kirkview Farms\, 20921 Laggan Glenelg Rd\, Dalkeith\, Ontario\, K0B1E0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230726T150000
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SUMMARY:CSA & Livestock Farming on an Oak Savannah
DESCRIPTION:Manorun Organic Farm is a family run farm set on the outskirts of Hamilton. They have been farming organically for 25 years\, offering organic vegetables through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). They have moved the farm away from a monocrop and pesticide reliant system towards a more natural one called an Oak Savannah. The advantage of growing food using the savannah is that natural eco systems thrive. Soil fertility is built up through deep rooted plants\, swales lined with trees act as a water source and a home for pollinators and wildlife\, and food is produced on multiple layers. \nThis full day farm tour offers an overview of Manorun’s operations\, including cover-cropping\, rotational grazing and vegetable production. You will learn how all this work fits into supporting a thriving Oak Savannah. It will close with a Q&A session focused on CSAs and climate resilience in a time of change. \nPlease bring a picnic lunch.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/csa-livestock-farming-oak-savannah/
LOCATION:Manorun Organic Farm\, 782 Hwy #52\, Lynden\, ON\, L0R 1T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
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SUMMARY:Ironwood Organics: Growing the Grain
DESCRIPTION:This event will be offered in both English and French! \nPlease bring a bagged lunch to enjoy on the farm. \nChris Wooding has been growing small grains in Athens\, Ontario for many years\, with the mission to be a leader in growing nutrient dense heritage grains while supporting a strong baking and brewing community. He has bred and produced multiple varieties of regionally-adapted winter and spring wheat\, rye\, oats\, barley\, and buckwheat. Some he grows on 3 acres\, some on a quarter acre\, and some are only 10g seed-banks-sized plots! Ironwood Organics is committed to building soil health and building community health through sustainable agriculture. \nChris has accumulated plenty of technical knowledge – and lots of small grains equipment as well. Learning from Chris’s successes and challenges will give new small grain growers a head start on their journey\, and seasoned growers some new and innovative ideas. \nJoin Chris for a full day farm tour to see his crops growing\, and to explore new and exciting ideas for growing\, managing\, marketing\, and using various small grains. Bring your questions about ecological small grains management\, equipment for small and medium scale production\, and identifying marketing opportunities for your unique scale and style of production. \nThis is an opportunity to see numerous varieties of spring /winter wheat\, barley and rye\, all being grown at various scales. \nThe Quebec Regional Coordinator for the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security\, Hugo Martorell\, will offer in-person French translation for this event. \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/ironwood-organics-growing-the-grain/
LOCATION:Ironwood Organics\, 446 Lower Oak Leaf Road\, Athens\, ON\, K0E 1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230720T153000
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SUMMARY:Field Day at Sunrise Heirloom Vegetables & Santosha Farm
DESCRIPTION:*This event is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. \n  \nJoin us for a full day\, in-person farm tour in the beautiful Almaguin Highlands region in Northern Ontario!  \n10am – 12pm: First stop will be at Sunrise Heirloom Vegetables in Kearney\, where Ron & Pauleen will take us on a tour of their market garden and greenhouse\, with a special focus on garlic production. Ron & Pauleen grow 7500 heads of more than 14 different varieties of hardneck garlic in the same plot each year\, with the help of cover crops to maintain fertility and suppress weeds.  \n12pm – 1pm: Bring a picnic lunch to eat at Sunrise Heirloom Vegetables! \n1pm – 1:30pm: Drive to Santosha Farms (34km) \n1:30pm – 3:30pm: Stop at Santosha Farm\, a 1 acre CSA\, market garden\, and ecotourism farm. Julia and Rob will talk about the farm-stays and cycling experiences they offer on their farm\, and how this integrates into their long-term goals for their farm and the land where it is situated. With a background in ecological restoration\, Julia will also talk about different approaches to on-farm ecological restoration\, and share some of the restoration work they have undertaken at Santosha Farm over the years.   \nParticipants will receive the farm addresses and map links upon registration. \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/field-day-sunrise-heirloom/
LOCATION:Sunrise Heirloom Vegetables\, 2851 Highway 518e\, Kearney\, Ontario\, P0A 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230716T170000
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SUMMARY:Biodynamic and Organic Farm Tour with the Boettcher Family
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Society for Biodynamic Farming and Gardening can register for this event by contacting Zeb Landon 519 429 4482. All others must register through EFAO. \nThe promise of this year’s harvest is already visible on Chris and Gabi Boettcher’s 400 acre farm near Brussels\, Ontario. Farming cooperatively with their children\, the Boettcher’s use ecological\, organic and biodynamic farming practices on their land. Their farm is operated without any outside amendments. The younger members of this family have continued converting conventional farmland\, remaining committed to the ecological and biodynamic practices of the generation that has come before them. \nBiodynamic agriculture focuses on enhancing the life processes of nature. Each biodynamic farm develops its own identity based on the relationships between the animals that provide fertility for the soil\, the fields that provide food for animals and people\, the plant life\, the meadows\, the orchards\, the forests and the wetlands giving space for birds\, insects and other wildlife. Farm balance and health are further encouraged by the use of biodynamic compost preparations and field sprays. \n  \nThe Program\n2pm \n\nIntroduction and opening remarks.\nWalking tour of the Boettcher’s home vegetable garden.\nDiscussion about composting as well as biodynamic preparations and practices\, including the use of sprayers and other equipment.\nTour of the wider farmland\, including this year’s crops\, livestock (sheep\, goats\, cattle)\, and rotational grazing fields.\nQ&A session.\n\n4:30pm \n\nRefreshments and closing remarks.\n\nParents and guardians are asked to please monitor children closely for safety reasons.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/boettcher-biodynamic-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Boettcher Family Farm\, 44046 Moncrieff Rd\, Brussels\, ON\, N0G 1H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230513T160000
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SUMMARY:Making Biodynamic Preparations
DESCRIPTION:Join this workshop to learn how to make biodynamic preparations! \nLOCATION: Hack Farm. 1017 Concession Road 7\, Tiverton (Kincardine)\, N2Z 2X6\nMAP: Click here \nMembers of the Society for Biodynamic Farming and Gardening can register by contacting Uli Hack at 519 396 8098 (evenings) or Zeb Landon 519 429 4482. All others must register through EFAO. \nBiodynamic agriculture focuses on enhancing the life processes of nature. Each biodynamic farm develops its own identity based on the relationships between the animals that provide fertility for the soil\, the fields that provide food for animals and people\, the plant life\, the meadows\, the orchards\, the forests and the wetlands giving space for birds\, insects and other wildlife. Farm balance and health are further encouraged by the use of biodynamic compost preparations and field sprays. \nBiodynamic preparations are made twice a year. In this one-day workshop\, farmers interested in extending their knowledge of biodynamic practices will carry out the steps for making biodynamic preparation 500 (Horn Manure)\, as well as Silica 501\, Yarrow 502\, Dandelion 506 and Barrel Compost. \nThis is a collaborative\, hands-on learning experience on a 900-acre farm where biodynamic preparations and practices have been applied since 1982. \nSchedule: \n 9AM to 12PM\nLearn how to make biodynamic preparations. \n12PM\nPotluck lunch. Please bring a dish to contribute\, as well as a plate\, bowl\, cup and utensils. \n1PM to 4PM\nLearn how to set up the Barrel Compost. Discover techniques for handling and storing unearthed preparations that have overwintered. \nNote: Everyone will help clean up after the workshop. Farming clothes\, boots and gloves are recommended.\n\nThe purpose of the Society for Biodynamic Farming and Gardening is “to promote\, develop and guide the application of biodynamic agriculture methods\, in accordance with the principles set forth in the agriculture course given by Rudolf Steiner in 1924\, in Koberwitz\, Germany”.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/making-biodynamic-preparations/
LOCATION:Hack Farm\, 1017 Concession Road 7\, Tiverton\, Ontario\, N2Z 2X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230429T150000
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SUMMARY:Growing Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Map: https://goo.gl/maps/76KaFfMsPCqDL9N58\n  \nPlease bring your own lunch to this workshop. Participants located in Grey-Bruce can register by contacting regenerategreybruce@gmail.com. Questions from participants are also welcome at this email address. All others must register through EFAO.  \n  \nJoin this workshop to learn about integrating native plant growing into your operation! \n  \nWith regulatory changes and a rising awareness of the role of native vegetation in biodiversity and climate resilience\, the market for Native plants is evolving rapidly. However\, a lack of supply of  native plants remains a bottleneck for landscape regeneration – most nurseries are selling out rapidly. \n  \nRegenerate Grey Bruce wants to foster localized and decentralized production of native plants. For this end\, we are seeking to form a partnership with local farmers with capacity to grow plants from seeds – market gardeners\, nurseries\, or other folks. This partnership is embedded into a larger value chain initiative\, aimed at building capacity from collecting native seeds\, to growing out native plants\, and finally building a retail or wholesale market. In this vision\, native plants would be marketed through a local partnership rather than by the growers themselves. \n  \nIf you are a farmer interested in integrating native plant growing into your operation\, please join us for an in-person workshop for growers. The workshop will give an overview on the following: \n\nThe Native Plant market – customers\, products\, and seasonality.\nThe practicalities of growing: \n\n\nWhat plants are suitable for your farm? A decision guide.\nFrom seeds to plugs – how to treat seeds\, and what to consider about seeds.\nFrom greenhouse to outdoor growing – what not to do\, and what works.\nMaking marketable products – what’s to consider? \n\n\nStrategies to embed native plants into your operation\n\n  \nTo build a native plant value chain\, we first need to build supply. Inspired participants may take home native seeds for growing about 200 row feet of plants this season. We hope that 3-10 farmers will participate in this test pilot\, build growing experience\, and get ready for a larger marketing initiative in the next year(s) that would target landscapers and restoration projects. \n  \nAbout the instructor: The workshop is led by Kim Delaney. Kim is a master grower with more than 20 years of experience in native plants and seed growing. She co-authored Environment Canada’s guide to establishing prairie and meadow communities in Southern Ontario. Kim has worked extensively in tallgrass prairie restoration identifying native plants\, collecting seed and producing countless plug plants for use in restoration projects across southern Ontario. Today\, her main focus is the growing and processing of seeds for open pollinated vegetable varieties – she can offer a wealth of insights.  \n  \nAbout the host farm: Luna Mia Farm is a collectively owned 100 acre ecological farm near Chesley in Grey County\, Ontario. Our Guatemalan-Canadian family implements regenerative agriculture through ecological and Indigenous traditional practices. We raise a small flock of sheep\, chickens and ducks\, and use sustainable farming methods to produce fiber\, organically grown vegetables\, and heritage seeds. We also serve as a base for community-based projects rooted in ecological and social justice principles. We’ve been working and teaching permaculture and ecological agriculture in Guatemala – with a focus on seeds – for over 20 years. We are now in the process of establishing our own family farm in Southern Ontario. \n  \nAbout Regenerate Grey Bruce  \nThis workshop is presented by Regenerate Grey Bruce\, a project supported by Greenbelt Foundation.  Regenerate Grey Bruce is building a network of practitioners in landscape regeneration from our region\, while formulating a narrative of hope for this region’s landscape in our changing climate.  A new landscape narrative will require a collective effort of our community to change our relationship with the land\, the way that we value the land’s ecological functioning\, and even how we value the land and the creatures that inhabit it.  We can only do this together as a community.  The organizers include local farmers Thorsten Arnold and Madeline Marmor.  \n  \nThe Greenbelt Foundation is supporting projects that increase plant cover in the Greenbelt & Niagara Escarpment. The Greenbelt Foundation website is www.greenbelt.ca \n  \n     
URL:https://efao.ca/event/growing-native-plants/
LOCATION:Luna Mia Farm\, 135038 Concession 8\, Desboro\, ON\, NOH 1KO\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T193000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
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SUMMARY:Saving Spectacular Seeds: Seed Conservation at the Regional Seed Demonstration Gardens
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This tour & demonstration will be held at both 3pm and 6pm accommodate different schedules. Both time slots are identical in content. When you register you will be given the option to choose a time slot.\n  \nThe summer tour of EFAO’s Seed Demonstration Garden was an inspiring event with lots of wonderful seed stories shared by growers and seed savers who contributed varieties to the project! But not every crop is at its peak in August. Now it’s time to catch a glimpse of some of the fall crops being showcased in the garden (kale\, cabbage\, lettuce\, squash and more!).  \n  \nAt this hands-on event\, you’ll also have a chance to work with Bob Wildfong\, Director of Seeds of Diversity Canada\, as we harvest\, thresh\, and winnow seeds that will go back into your public Seed Library. This will be an opportunity not only to talk about why seed conservation is so important\, but also to see how it is done.  \n  \nStarting at 3pm\, we will go on a tour of the Regional Seed Demonstration Gardens to see unique varieties being adapted and bred and saved for ecological growing conditions here in Ontario. Following this we will gather together to clean seed and converse about the importance of seed conservation. This program will repeat at 6pm for those unable to attend in the afternoon.  \n  \nFor more information about the Seed Demonstration Gardens visit seedsecurity.ca/engage and efao.ca/seed-security/  \n  \nHosted in partnership with Seeds of Diversity Canada and funded in part by the Canadian Agricultural Strategies and Priorities Program (CASPP) (a program of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) and the Bauta Initiative on Canadian Seed Security. \n  \n  
URL:https://efao.ca/event/saving-spectacular-seeds-seed-conservation-at-the-regional-seed-demonstration-gardens/
LOCATION:Fertile Ground Farm\, 1560 Carmel-Koch Rd\, St Agatha\, Ontario\, N0B 2L0
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220926T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220926T123000
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SUMMARY:Ecological Health Through Pasture Management
DESCRIPTION:Join Cory Van Groningen from VG Meats for a tour of his pastures and discussion of pasture health and management. Cory will share insights into his management techniques\, including rotational grazing. He will also discuss how healthy\, well-managed pastures are an integral component of an ecological farm\, and how he assesses the health of his whole farm ecosystem using Ecological Outcome Verification (EOV). While this field day will focus on pastured beef and poultry\, participants will leave with practical information to apply to their own farm contexts\, no matter what species you’re putting on pasture. \n  \nPlease feel free to bring a bagged lunch and socialize after the tour. \n  \nThis field day is an OSCIA-recognized On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Knowledge Sharing Event for applicants with approved Rotational Grazing Systems projects. Questions about OFCAF should be directed to OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org \n  \n***Due to biosecurity measures\, participants are asked to please wear clean footwear to this event (ie not your muddy farm boots!) \nAbout the Farmer: Cory Van Groningen is an Accredited Professional with Holistic Management Canada and a Hub-verifier in Eastern Canada for the Canada Hub of the Savory Institute. Cory and his wife Heidi raise beef and pastured poultry on their farm with the help of their 4 daughters\, Brooke\, Haley\, Ruth and Skylar.  Cory and Heidi also mentor a growing team of young farmers.  Cory’s family business is the VG Family organization\, which includes an abattoir and 9 retail stores that serve the GTA\, distributors\, restaurants\, and other retailers.  Currently\, the VG organization is working intensely on social and ecological regeneration with their supplying family farms\, team members and customers.  Cory has an M. Sc. in Agricultural Economics\, and his favourite steak is ribeye.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/eco-health-through-pasture-management/
LOCATION:VG Meats Cayuga\, 378 Concession 7 Road\, Cayuga\, Ontario\, N0A 1E0
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
CREATED:20220907T200421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T191833Z
UID:13484-1663851600-1663866000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:The Care in Carrots: Urban Agriculture and Crop Breeding
DESCRIPTION:Urban agriculture provides incredible benefits to families and communities in the form of affordable\, healthy\, culturally appropriate food. It also brings urban dwellers into relation with the conditions of small-scale food production. While this type activity is often contrasted with scientifically invested methods of farming\, an increasing number of scientists and growers are working together to develop ecologically sustainable yet highly productive farming practices under the name of “participatory crop breeding.” \n  \nThrough the example of participatory carrot breeding\, this two-part workshop asks what urban gardeners – including community farms\, urban CSAs\, home gardeners\, and campus farms – can take away from crop biologists and soil scientists. And it asks how sciences typically focused on maximizing high-intensity agribusiness can be turned to support resiliency in small-scale agroecological and urban farming. The first part is a series of talks by researchers on the cutting edge of these questions. The second is a visit to the UTSC campus farm to enjoy and explore carrots! Join us for a carrot variety tasting\, cooking demo\, carrot trivia\, and creative opportunities. \n  \n***Reserve your spot for either one or both parts of the workshop*** \n  \nPart 1: Presentations 1:00pm – 2:30pm – Department of Physical and Environtmental Sciences – Room EV140 \n  \n1:00 – 1:30pm – The campus turn in (alternative) urban food systems – Michael Classens\, School of the Environment\, U of T \n  \nThe impact of college and university campuses within the context of broader food systems change has become an increasingly popular scholarly focus. From the role of institutional procurement in shaping and growing local and regional food systems\, through to the pedagogy of (critical) food systems education\, and on-campus food production\, there has been what might be considered a “campus turn” in the movement for more just and sustainable food systems. In this short talk I’ll give an overview of campus-based food systems alternatives – from farms and gardens\, through to student-run food banks and cooperatively run cafés – and discuss how this rich diversity of initiatives form an integral part of the broader movement for urban food systems transformation. \n  \n1:30 – 2:00pm – The Known Unkowns of Urbanization on Ecosystem Health – Marc Cadotte\, Centre for Envirionmental Research in the Anthropocene\, U of T \n  \n2:00-2:30pm – Participatory Plant Breeding – Solveig Hanson\, Centre for Sustainable Food Systems\, UBC; Rebecca Ivanoff\, Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario  \n  \nPlant breeding has been defined as “the art and science of the genetic improvement of plants\,” and it has proven extremely powerful in shaping crop plants to suit agricultural systems. However\, crop varieties bred for mainstream conventional agriculture are not always suited for organic\, ecological\, or urban farming systems. Participatory plant breeding offers the opportunity to engage farmers\, chefs\, and consumers in the variety development process\, yielding varieties suited for the environments\, growing systems\, cultural expressions\, and creative insights of the participants. We’ll describe examples of participatory plant breeding and variety trialling from the Canadian Organic Vegetable Improvement (CANOVI) project\, along with the potentials of applying these techniques to crop development for urban spaces. \n  \nPart 2: Carrot Visit 2:45 – 5:00pm – UTSC Campus Farm  \nJoin Farm Coordinator Beatrice Lego for a walk to UTSC’s Campus Farm for edible\, educational\, and artistic experiences\, all focussed on carrots. The UTSC Campus Farm is one of 40 farms participating in nationwide Canadian Organic Vegetable Improvement carrot variety trials during 2022. These trials are designed to compare a carrot variety bred by (and for) Canadian organic farmers with carrot varieties currently available in catalogs. You’ll learn what farmers and plant breeders look for in a great carrot variety for urban agriculture\, and you’ll get to taste for yourself! Solveig Hanson and Rebecca Ivanoff will offer a carrot taste test where you can discover which varieties you like best\, and Kelsey Kilgore from Culinaria Research Centre will offer a carrot cooking demonstration with samples. And in between bites\, you’ll find carrot-themed trivia and creative opportunities. We hope you join us!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/the-care-in-carrots-urban-agriculture-and-crop-breeding/
LOCATION:University of Toronto Scarborough\, Toronto\, ON
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220911T163000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
CREATED:20220804T190615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T184436Z
UID:13173-1662901200-1662913800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Holistic Management Planned Grazing
DESCRIPTION:Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario is pleased to co-host this pasture tour and rotational grazing event with Holistic Management Canada. \nThe McQuails have been practicing Holistic Management Planned Grazing for many years and have a wealth of information to share with participants. They will discuss reasons for using different grazing periods\, recovery periods and the amount of residue to leave.  They will also discuss using grazing charts and electronic grazing planning software. Finally\, they will share about their own pasture management decisions\, such as grazing stockpiled paddocks beginning in April\,  incorporating a light grazing of paddocks to then use for haying\, and timing grazing and cutting to allow nesting success for Bobolinks and Meadowlarks as endangered grassland nesting birds. \nThe schedule for the event is: \n1 to 2pm – meet as a group\, BYO picnic lunch\, and have an opportunity to visit outdoors with other graziers and folks interested in seeing animals on the land \n2 – 4pm – take a walk with Tony McQuail through the paddocks and discuss the McQuails’ approach to managing their pastures \n4pm- end the day with a Question and Answer session \nThis field day is an OSCIA-recognized On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Knowledge Sharing Event for applicants with approved Rotational Grazing Systems projects. Questions about OFCAF should be directed to OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org
URL:https://efao.ca/event/holistic-management-planned-grazing-2022/
LOCATION:Meeting Place Organic Farm\, 86016 Creek Line\, Lucknow\, Ontario\, N0G 2H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220910T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220910T163000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
CREATED:20220805T162957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T163736Z
UID:13201-1662802200-1662827400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:2022 Norfolk County Hazelnut Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ontario Hazelnut Association for the 2022 Norfolk County Hazelnut Farm Tour\, happening Saturday\, September 10th\, 2022! \nEFAO members receive a $10 discount on the regular ticket price for this event. Login to the Members Portal to access the promo code! \nIf you have any issues using the promo code\, please contact contact@ontariohazelnuts.com for assistance with registration. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2022 Farm Tour will take place at three different locations across Norfolk County. The day will include tours/presentations covering hazelnut basics\, harvesting equipment\, processing techniques\, irrigation\, pest management\, current research projects and more! \nLocations: \nStop 1: Courtland\, ON \nPresentations/Tour: 9:30am-11:30am\nLunch: 11:30am-1:00pm \nStop 2: Delhi\, ON \nPresentations/Tour: 1:00pm-2:00pm \nStop 3: Simcoe\, ON \nPresentations/Tour: 2:30-4:00pm
URL:https://efao.ca/event/norfolk-county-hazelnut-farm-tour-2022/
LOCATION:Norfolk County\, Norfolk County\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220829T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
CREATED:20220727T180540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T164908Z
UID:13150-1661781600-1661788800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Living-Lab Ontario: No Till Potatoes
DESCRIPTION:Join EFAO and Living – Lab Ontario researcher Ken Laing to explore recent developments in his no-till potato trials. Since 2020\, Ken has been working to develop medium-scale no-till potato production systems utilizing various strategies and equipment. Now that he is honing in on some of the most reliable methods\, Ken will walk you through the equipment\, techniques\, and cover crops he has tried for mid-scale no-till potatoes\, and share successes\, failures\, and learning from along his journey. \n  \nThis field day is an OSCIA-recognized On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Knowledge Sharing Event for applicants with approved Cover Cropping projects. Questions about OFCAF should be directed to OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org
URL:https://efao.ca/event/living-lab-ontario-no-till-potatoes-2022/
LOCATION:Orchard Hill Farm\, 45415 Fruit Ridge Line\, St Thomas\, Ontario\, N5P 3S9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220827T133000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
CREATED:20220715T161941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220729T162915Z
UID:13059-1661601600-1661607000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:From Veggie CSA to Pastured Sheep: Farming for the Long Haul
DESCRIPTION:Brenda Hsueh began Black Sheep Farm in 2009\, and runs it today with her partner Skyler and daughter Emma. Their farming practices and ethos prioritize soil health\, biodiversity\, and social justice. The farm includes a vegetable CSA operation that emphasizes no-till practices and formed the initial foundation for their farming enterprise\, which they have built up slowly and intentionally over time. Over the last 10+ years\, Brenda and Skyler have developed their flock of rotationally grazed pastured sheep and incorporated a long-term vision of selling a variety of sheep and wool products into their farm business. This field day has much to offer to participants\, from learning about CSA market gardening to incorporating pastured sheep to silvopasture practices and more. Beyond any single farming enterprise\, Brenda will share some of the strategies and frameworks she has used to run a successful and sustainable farm business for the long haul – one that supports her family with minimal off-farm income. \n  \nAll are welcome to join this field day\, with the tour taking place from 12-1:30pm. After the farm tour\, Black\, Indigenous\, and farmers of colour are invited to stay for a BIPOC Farmers Network community picnic and social. If you would like to carpool to this event\, please fill out this form. \n  \nThis field day is an OSCIA-recognized On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Knowledge Sharing Event for applicants with approved Rotational Grazing Systems projects. Questions about OFCAF should be directed to OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org
URL:https://efao.ca/event/csa-to-sheep-farming-for-the-long-haul/
LOCATION:Black Sheep Farm\, Chesley\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
CREATED:20220804T191915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T131505Z
UID:13172-1661421600-1661439600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Field Day on Manitoulin at Three Forks Farms & Our Garden Products
DESCRIPTION:This is event is held in partnership with the Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN). \n  \nJoin us for an in-person field day at 2 farms on Manitoulin Island: \n  \n\n10:00am – 12:00pm: Three Forks Farms at 9 Douglas Rd\, Ice Lake\n1:00pm – 3:00pm: Our Garden at 144 Meadow Lark Place\, Ice Lake\n\n  \n*We will be taking a lunch break between tours. Participants are invited to bring a bagged lunch. \n  \nThree Forks Farm is a certified organic farm owned by Peggy Baillie and Eric Blondin\, producing mixed vegetables\, chicken and garden seeds for Northern Ontario. We’ll start the day off with a tour of the farm and learn about why and how Peggy and Eric love growing organic food and how they work with the land and the seasons to grow healthy\, nutritious\, and safe products. \n*Please note that all participants will be required to do a boot wash prior to the farm tour for biosecurity reasons. \n  \nOur Garden is operated by Linda and Chuc Willson\, who have been organically growing\, harvesting\, storing\, preserving\, and marketing food for over 30 years.  Leaders of the Manitoulin local food scene\, they continue to produce a line of natural jellies\, relishes\, pickles\, vinegars and oil all from herbs\, fruit and vegetables\, organically grown and wild harvested on their land. \nWe will tour the farm and learn how Linda and Chuc grow produce and herbs (including many varieties of basil!) and the value-added products they create. They will talk about how they work with the land and the challenges they face growing in Northern Ontario. \n  \nFunding support for this event has been provided by FedNor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation. \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/field-day-on-manitoulin/
LOCATION:Three Forks Farms & Our Garden Products\, Ice Lake\, Manitoulin Island
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
CREATED:20220728T173359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T170644Z
UID:13159-1661335200-1661346000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Demonstration Garden Tour & Local Varieties Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour and tasting to learn about the incredible work of local seed stewards! \n  \nFertile Ground Farm is a 2022 host site for the Seed Demonstration Gardens.The goal of these demonstration gardens is to serve as a hub to showcase and evaluate varieties of interest for ecological farmers and growers that can contribute to a regional seed system. These Gardens are sites for exploring and showcasing 80 different vegetable varieties best suited for regional seed production\, growing crop varieties for conservation in partnership with Seeds of Diversity\, and trialing okra\, red pepper varieties\, and carrot varieties in collaboration with farmers across the province. \n  \nLocal seed is the basis for truly local food\, and farmers and growers in our region have been saving\, selecting\, and breeding interesting\, resilient\, and storied seeds for generations. Join us for this farm tour and tasting to learn about these varieties\, who grows them\, and what makes them so special. \n  \nThe farm tour begins at 10:00am. Participants are invited to bring a bagged lunch which can be eaten alongside some catered snacks that showcase the varieties grown in the gardens. There will also be variety tastings\, where you can help us pick which varieties in the trials taste the best!  \n  \nFor more information about the Seed Demonstration Gardens visit seedsecurity.ca/engage and efao.ca/seed-security/  \n  \nThe Seed Demonstration Gardens are funded in part by the Government of Canada through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP)\, a $50.3 million\, five-year investment to help the agricultural sector adapt and remain competitive.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/seed-demo-garden-tour-and-tastings-2022/
LOCATION:Fertile Ground Farm\, 1560 Carmel-Koch Rd\, St Agatha\, Ontario\, N0B 2L0
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
CREATED:20220727T171247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T162516Z
UID:13141-1660986000-1661011200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Superior Seed Producers Farm Tour in Northwestern Ontario
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by Thunder Bay’s Superior Seed Producers\, in partnership with EFAO\, Roots Community Food Centre\, the Lake Superior Living Labs Network and the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems. \n  \nSeed Savers Farm Tour: \n  \nJoin us for a tour of 3 farms in and around Thunder Bay: \n  \n9:15am: Urban Farm Organics\, Port Arthur *Meet at the parking lot across Secord St. from Rebel Salad (320 Bay St) \n11:00am: Roots Community Food Centre’s Lillie Street Garden\, Fort William \n1:00pm: Root Cellar Gardens\, South Gillies \n  \n*Please bring your own lunch and refreshments. \n  \nCarpooling is encouraged! There are a limited number of seats available in the Roots’ van\, leaving the Roots parking lot (450 Fort William Road) at 9:15am. \n  \nAddresses for each of the farms on the farm tour will be sent by email upon registration.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/superior-seed-producers-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Thunder Bay & Area\, Thunder Bay\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
CREATED:20220718T153430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T195253Z
UID:13068-1660903200-1660917600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Organic Seed Farm Tour + Seed Cleaning Equipment Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:As one of Ontario’s biggest organic seed companies\, Hawthorn Farm Organic Seeds has been producing seed crops outside of Palmerston\, Ontario since 1996\, specializing in farm-selected\, open-pollinated vegetable\, herb\, and flower seeds. Unlike traditional seed companies\, they grow\, harvest\, process\, perform germination tests\, package\, and distribute seeds all right from their farm.\n\n\nKim Delany and Aaron Lyons have accumulated plenty of technical knowledge about growing\, cleaning\, and sharing seed – and lots of seed cleaning equipment as well! Come in the morning for a field tour\, bring a bagged lunch to enjoy on the farm\, and stay for an equipment walk through in the afternoon\, including an overview of their new winnow wizard. Learning from Hawthorn Farm’s successes and challenges will give new seedkeepers a head start on their seed saving journey\, and seasoned growers some new and innovative ideas. You are welcome to join for all or part of the day.\n\n\nHawthorn Farm also supports community seed saving projects\, are part of an on-farm breeding collective called SeedWorks\, and are involved in EFAO’s Farmer-Led Research Program as well as EFAO’s Seed Mentorship Program. This event is not to be missed! This field day is hosted in partnership with the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/hawthorn-field-day-2022/
LOCATION:Hawthorn Farm Organic Seeds\, 6923 Sideroad 2 W\, Mount Forest\, Ontario\, N0G 2L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220817T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220817T200000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
CREATED:20220727T165007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T164909Z
UID:13135-1660755600-1660766400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Living-Lab Ontario: No Till Soybeans & Alfalfa-Fueled Corn
DESCRIPTION:Join EFAO and Living-Lab Ontario researcher Brett Israel of 3Gen Organics to explore developments in Brett’s reduced tillage field crop trials. Brett has been trialing different systems to reduce tillage in corn and soy\, with economic and environmental benefits. Join this field day to learn how double-cropping soybeans with winter barley and cereal rye and using alfalfa to fertilize corn is impacting yields and soil health. \n  \n***There is no registration fee for this event. Dinner will be available for purchase at the event.  Please indicate if you are interested in purchasing dinner during registration\, so that enough food can be prepared. Please bring cash to the event if you intend to purchase a meal.***
URL:https://efao.ca/event/living-lab-ontario-no-till-soybeans-corn-2022/
LOCATION:3Gen Organics\, 7875 4 Line RR2\, Wallenstein\, Ontario\, N0B 2S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220726T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220726T140000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
CREATED:20220601T175214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T175214Z
UID:12796-1658831400-1658844000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Field day at Ironwood Organics
DESCRIPTION:Chris Wooding has been growing small grains in Athens\, Ontario for many years\, with the mission to be a leader in growing nutrient dense heritage grains while supporting a strong baking and brewing community. He’s bred and produced multiple varieties of wheat\, rye and oats – as well as the pseudocereal buckwheat! Ironwood Organics is committed to building soil health and building community health through sustainable agriculture.  \n  \nChris has accumulated plenty of technical knowledge – and lots of small grains equipment as well! Come in the morning for a field tour\, bring a bagged lunch to enjoy on the farm\, and stay for an equipment walkthrough in the afternoon. Learning from Chris’s successes and challenges will give new small grain growers a head start on their journey\, and seasoned growers some new and innovative ideas. 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/ironwood-organics-22/
LOCATION:Ironwood Organics\, 446 Lower Oak Leaf Road\, Athens\, ON\, K0E 1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220721T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
CREATED:20220706T173346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T135743Z
UID:13024-1658413800-1658422800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Rooftop Farming\, Soil Health & Food Justice
DESCRIPTION:Please note this tour is now FULL. We cannot accept any further registrations at this point. Thank you for your interest- EFAO hopes to host another rooftop tour in the seasons ahead! \nJoin the EFAO BIPOC Farmers Network and Nicole\, Sharene\, and Samantha from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU\, formerly known as Ryerson) for an in-depth tour and discussion of their rooftop production spaces\, including the Learning Circle gardens and the Indigenous Foodways gardens. They will also share about the Black Food Sovereignty Initiative and the Indigenous Foodways program. The Research Coordinator  will also share information about current research projects\, as well as the farmer-led research that the rooftop farmers are doing this year. They’ll also be available to answer participant questions about soil health as well. Come prepared for a lot of experiential learning! At the end of the visit\, participants will get to enjoy some cedar tea and casual social time in the beautiful new roof gathering space. \n  \nPlease arrive on time for this tour\, as the building is card access only and latecomers will hold up the group tour. Please wear closed toed shoes and appropriate sun protection\, and bring a water bottle – it gets hot on the roof!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/rooftop-farming-22/
LOCATION:Toronto Metropolitan University\, TMU\, George Vari Engineering Building\, 245 Church St.\, Toronto\, ON\, M5C 2G5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220712T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
CREATED:20220607T135938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220609T161528Z
UID:12813-1657620000-1657627200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Field day at La Belle Vie Farm: Haskap Production
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person field day at La Belle Vie Farm in St. Charles\, Northeastern Ontario.  \n  \nTara and Denis planted their first haskaps in 2012 and now have over 10\,000 haskap plants\, producing fresh harvested and pick-your-own berries\, as well as a variety of value-added products. Their haskap orchard is integrated with their other farm enterprises\, which include a market garden and farm-to-table kitchen.  \n  \nDuring the tour\, Tara will share her family’s experiences growing haskaps in northeastern Ontario\, including considerations before planting\, irrigation\, pest problems and more.  \n  \nDue to space constraints in the farm store\, this field day is limited to 15 participants.  \n  \n*Optional: if you’re interested in picking some haskaps before the tour\, you are welcome to arrive at the farm at 8am to do so ($6/lb is the u-pick price).
URL:https://efao.ca/event/field-day-at-la-belle-vie-farm/
LOCATION:La Belle Vie Farm\, 378 Turcot Road\, St-Charles\, ON\, P0M 2W0
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220712T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220712T113000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
CREATED:20220601T181258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T185411Z
UID:12803-1657618200-1657625400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Creative Ways to Grow Small Grains Ecologically
DESCRIPTION:***Note: Please use these coordinates as the meeting location for this event.***\n  \nNorm Lamothe of Woodleigh Farms knows that  you don’t need to be certified organic to grow your field crops in a more ecologically sustainable way. He uses strategies like diverse rotations\, cover crops\, and reduced tillage to produce a variety of small grains crops. He also invests in other ecological ‘extras\,’ like a pollinator garden and making his own compost on-farm. \n  \nCome on out to this in-person field day to tour Norm’s fields and hear his small grains experiences – from planting all the way to marketing!  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/creative-ways-to-grow-small-grains-ecologically/
LOCATION:Woodleigh Farms\, Cavan-Monaghan\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220711T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220711T153000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
CREATED:20220613T205345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T185252Z
UID:12844-1657548000-1657553400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Living Fences\, Silvopasture\, and Sheep Products with All Sorts Acres
DESCRIPTION:All Sorts Acres is a 50-acre regenerative permaculture farm supporting a flock of 40 pastured ewes\, and producing such products as wool\, sheep milk gelato\, kefir\, yogurt\, artist charcoal\, and pastured lamb. Operating as a whole farm ecosystem\, each area’s waste feeds into other areas of the farm. This spring\, farmers Jennifer and Tim have planted living willow fences to form the basis of European-style hedgerows which will contain sheep\, support biodiversity\, provide animal fodder\, and can be used for on and off farm products such as fuel\, baskets\, and artist charcoal. Come tour the farm to learn more about its interconnected systems and lessons learned in pasturing sheep\, and to see the beginning of living fences in action. Kick off summer with this field day — there may even be gelato samples!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/living-fences-all-sorts-acres-field-day/
LOCATION:All Sorts Acres Farm and Gallery\, Ayton\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220706T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220706T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
CREATED:20220613T211629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T164910Z
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SUMMARY:Living-Lab Ontario: No Till Garlic
DESCRIPTION:Join EFAO and Living-Lab Ontario farmer-researcher Ken Laing to explore developments in his no-till garlic trials. Since 2020\, Ken has been working to develop medium scale no-till garlic production systems utilizing mechanized equipment. This field day will showcase the equipment Ken has found to be most useful\, as well as the cover cropping techniques that have proven most effective. Whether you are learning about this work for the first time or have been following Ken’s research since 2020\, this field day will have something of interest for you.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/llon-no-till-garlic-2022/
LOCATION:Orchard Hill Farm\, 45415 Fruit Ridge Line\, St Thomas\, Ontario\, N5P 3S9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220608T190000
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SUMMARY:Pasture Walk & Talk
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP by June 1st by calling 1-877-887-9391\, or emailing tim@brusselsagri.com.\nJoin Tim Prior from Brussels Agri-Services and guest speakers for a Pasture Walk and Talk. Topics including fencing solutions for rotational grazing\, soil health and pasture management\, products eligible for the Climate Action Fund\, and more! Dinner included. \nThere will be Five Paddock Information Stations:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStation 1 – Dr. Kim Schneider – Assistant Professor in Forage Crops at the University of Guelph The impact of pasture management on soil carbon sequestration. Reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions. Information on Funding program – On Farm Climate Action Fund – Ontario Soil and Crop. (fence\, pasture water systems\, forage seed). Reps will be here also.\n\nStation 2 – Dr. Paul Manning A deeper look at the amazing dung beetle\, investigating their real environmental value.\n\nStation 3 – Gallagher Animal Management Tim Prior\, Bruce Abbey Gallagher Territory Manager. Rotational grazing products. Why\, what\, where\, when. Learn about specific fence products relating to the Climate Action Fund. Pasture water systems – how easy are these products to use making our lives easier and more efficient.\n\nStation 4 – Cassidy Heise\, Alycia Coultes and Melissa Veldman Arrow cattle handling equipment demo and displays of equipment. Gallaghers new load bars.\n\nStation 5 – Stuart McGregor\, Alltech Canada General Manager Nutritional Technologies to Reduce our Environmental Impact. Learn about the BIOPLEX minerals\, SEL-PLEX and ANTIGEN. Increase pregnation rates\, health of livestock. Improve efficiencies.\n\n\n\n\nThis event is organized by Brussels Agri Services Ltd.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/brussels-pasture-walk-talk/
LOCATION:Grazing Meadows\, 43085 Newry Road\, Brussels\, ON\, N0G 1H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220607T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220607T180000
DTSTAMP:20260514T222813
CREATED:20220510T155717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T171037Z
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SUMMARY:Making Small Grains Work for You
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Pfisterer Farm in Wellington County\, where Jess Pfisterer and her family are figuring out how to make small grains fit their farm! Relatively new to the field crop game\, Jess is testing out products and management methods to find her groove.  \n  \nSpecial guest Lyss Gingras\, CCA\, from Agronomy Advantage will be on site to share scouting tips for your small grain crops. Enjoy a hands-on learning experience with important reminders about yield-robbing pests\, weeds\, diseases and deficiencies.  \n  \nIn addition to small grains\, the Pfisterers produce pastured meats\, free range eggs\, and hay. They are passionate about farming in a way that preserves natural resources for their son\, and future generations\, to enjoy. Come visit the farm to see it all firsthand\, and connect with other farmers about challenges and opportunities\, especially when it comes to small grains! \n  \nNote: Please wear clean footwear (ie. not your barn boots – or clean and sanitize them) for biosecurity reasons. There will be a short walk from parking to the field.  
URL:https://efao.ca/event/making-small-grains-work-22/
LOCATION:Pfisterer Farm\, 8462 Line 6\, Kenilworth\, ON\, N0G 2E0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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