Field Day
Growing a Farm Store at Manorun Farm
Manorun Organic Farm 782 Hwy #52, Lynden, ON, CanadaJoin us for this special, full-day field day, beginning with a tour of Manorun Farm that will culminate in an in-depth look and conversation about what has made their farm store successful. The group will then convene for an on-farm lunch followed by a group conversation about local food policy and how we can work with our local representatives to make an impact. The day will end with a work bee where we all team up on a farm task.
Research Trials at the Trent University Research Farm
Trent University Research Farm 2805B Pioneer Rd., Peterborough, Ontario, CanadaJoin farmer-researcher and former EFAO staff member Dillon Muldoon at the Trent Farm Research Centre to see research in action, tour the Trent Market Garden, learn more about the Society for Ecological Restoration's native plant nursery and see the tepary beans project, part of Growing Indigenous Food for All of our Futures.
In the Field: Summer Orchard Pruning
Ignatius Farm 5420 Hwy 6 North, Guelph, ON, CanadaLearn how to decide what to cut and when, and go over pruning best practices. This is a hands-on workshop.