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SUMMARY:In the Field: Irrigation Set Up
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to water vegetables but deciding what is right for you and how to set it up can be confusing. Ignatius Farm Assistant Farm Manager Don Bowyer will walk us through a few types of irrigation\, how to set up a well thought out system\, as well as tips and tricks for problem solving. \nThis New Farmer Training series is run by Ignatius Farm in partnership with EFAO. Sign up for individual sessions\, or register for the full In the Field Workshop Series here.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/in-the-field-irrigation/
LOCATION:Ignatius Farm\, 5420 Hwy 6 North\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour & Potluck at Aldergrove Farm
DESCRIPTION:Aldergrove Farm is run by Michael Fraser with help from his family and their wonderful seasonal staff. For more than 10 years\, Aldergrove Farm has practiced intensive market gardening\, selling their organic vegetables through two Toronto farmers markets and to select restaurants. \nJoin us for a tour of Aldergrove Farm and a first-hand look at how they grow organic vegetables and cut flowers for market on less than twelve acres. Participants will get a first-hand look at their production systems and hear about their story\, including some of the decisions and lessons learned over the past ten years. \nFollowing the tour\, participants are invited to stay for an informal potluck dinner to connect with other new and experienced farmers. Bring your favourite dish to share\, your own plate and cutlery.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/tour-potluck-aldergrove-farm/
LOCATION:Aldergrove Farm\, 211537 Baseline Road\, Mount Forest\, Ontario\, N0G 2L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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SUMMARY:Hoop House Growing with The New Farm Centre & Multi Shelter Solutions
DESCRIPTION:The New Farm Centre (NFC) has been a hub of regenerative growing and educational gathering for over 20 years. The Centre is the first vegetable farm in Canada to be Regenerative Organic Certified\, the highest standard of regenerative practice in the world. At this field day\, participants will join the NFC team for a first-hand look at their vegetable and livestock production\, and hear how they share about their regenerative growing practices with other farmers and the broader community. \nThe tour will culminate with an in-depth look at the New Farm’s hoop house production. Participants will see first-hand how they set-up to grow approximately 30\,000 organic cucumbers each year\, for sale through wholesale and retail channels. In addition to the NFC team\, Norm Eygenraam of Multi-Shelter Solutions will join the group to share his nearly 50 years of experience in hoop house sales and support. Using the New Farm’s structures as examples\, Norm will be able to offer perspectives and considerations on structure\, set-up\, costing and more. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions about their own hoop house needs. \nIf you’re considering establishing or upgrading your indoor growing\, this field day is for you! \nFollowing the tour\, participants will gather for informal conversation over a pizza lunch in the New Farm’s on-farm kitchen and community gathering space.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/new-farm-multi-shelter-solutions-2026/
LOCATION:The New Farm\, 9783 Sideroad 6 & 7\, Nottawasaga\, Creemore\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260708T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260708T180000
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SUMMARY:In the Field: Small Scale Weed Management
DESCRIPTION:Weeds can be the bane of the gardener’s existence. This workshop will explore techniques and tools for good weed management practices on a hand-farming scale. Be prepared to get dirty and try out various weeding tools! Facilitated by Lisa Conroy\, Ignatius Farm Educator. \nThis New Farmer Training series is run by Ignatius Farm in partnership with EFAO. Sign up for individual sessions\, or register for the full In the Field Workshop Series here.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/in-the-field-small-scale-weed-mgmt/
LOCATION:Ignatius Farm\, 5420 Hwy 6 North\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260812T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260812T180000
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SUMMARY:In the Field: Summer Orchard Pruning
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that summer is an excellent time to prune your fruit trees? Besides the general reasons to prune for height\, structure\, and airflow\, summer pruning is excellent for ensuring enough direct sunlight reaches fruit\, and decreases potential disease pressure. This hands-on workshop will teach you how to decide what to cut and when as well as pruning best practices. Facilitated by Matt Soltys\, the Urban Orchardist. \nThis New Farmer Training series is run by Ignatius Farm in partnership with EFAO. Sign up for individual sessions\, or register for the full In the Field Workshop Series here.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/in-the-field-summer-pruning/
LOCATION:Ignatius Farm\, 5420 Hwy 6 North\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T180000
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SUMMARY:In the Field: Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Saving seeds is an easy way to increase food sovereignty and connect to the plants we grow. This hands-on workshop covers the basics of seed saving\, plus harvesting and cleaning some seeds as a group. Participants are encouraged to bring seeds they have grown to swap\, or seeds that need to be cleaned. Facilitated by Ignatius Farm Educator Lisa Conroy. \nThis New Farmer Training series is run by Ignatius Farm in partnership with EFAO. Sign up for individual sessions\, or register for the full In the Field Workshop Series here.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/in-the-field-seed-saving/
LOCATION:Ignatius Farm\, 5420 Hwy 6 North\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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