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SUMMARY:March BIPOC Farmers Network Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the March BIPOC Farmer Meetup!  \nHappy Spring! Join us for a friendly gathering for farmers\, aspiring farmers\, farm workers and food justice workers who are Black\, Indigenous and people of colour. The focus of this meetup will be getting our growing season started! Supplies\, systems\, seeds\, crop planning and crowd sourcing our favourite sources of farming information. \nThe format will be relaxed and conversational. We’ll have a short opening reflection\, followed by a short farmer presentation / discussion and Q&A. \nWe will also hear from the Farmer Led Research Program about opportunities to join ongoing trials and a sneak preview from the Vegetable Growers Viability program. \nAs always\, feel free to bring a question you are curious about to the meeting. This is a space to listen\, reflect\, and connect. \nLooking forward to gathering!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/march-bipoc-farmers-network-meet-up-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Meet-up
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn with CBAN: Stop GMO Garden Seeds
DESCRIPTION:Genetically engineered (genetically modified or GM) garden seeds are being sold to home gardeners in Canada for the first time in 2026. Biotechnology companies are starting to target small seed companies\, market gardeners and independent garden centres with GM seeds and seedlings. What should our response be to protect our seeds and seed system from the impacts and risks that these new genetically\nmodified organisms (GMOs)? \nJoin the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN) to learn more about the threat of GM garden seeds and the actions we can take to protect our seed and food system from increasing corporate control. For more information see cban.ca/SeedsAction.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/stop-gmo-garden-seeds-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Meet-up
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SUMMARY:February BIPOC Farmers Network Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the February BIPOC Farmer Meetup!  \nJoin us for a friendly gathering for farmers\, aspiring farmers\, farm workers and food justice workers who are Black\, Indigenous and people of colour. This meetup will focus on the season ahead\, global farmer solidarity & agroecology\, and how local farming realities connect to global movements for food sovereignty\, justice\, and collective care. \nThe format will be relaxed and conversational. We’ll have a short opening reflection\, followed by a short presentation / discussion and Q&A. This is a space to listen\, reflect\, and connect. \nAs always\, bring a question you’re curious about – from Global farmer solidarity to getting started on rented land\, sourcing cultural seeds\, winter community events\, prepping new land or building high tunnels\, cultural crop planning\, and managing time and workload. \nLooking forward to gathering!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/february-bipoc-farmers-network-meet-up-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260128T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T105943
CREATED:20260126T225805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T145048Z
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SUMMARY:January BIPOC Farmers Network Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the January BIPOC Farmer Meetup!  \nJoin us for a friendly gathering for farmers\, aspiring farmers\, farm workers and food justice workers who are Black\, Indigenous and people of colour. This meetup will focus on global farmer solidarity & agroecology\, and how local farming realities connect to global movements for food sovereignty\, justice\, and collective care. \nThe format will be relaxed and conversational. We’ll have a short opening reflection\, followed by a short presentation / discussion and Q&A. This is a space to listen\, reflect\, and connect. \nAs always\, bring a question you’re curious about – from Global farmer solidarity to getting started on rented land\, sourcing cultural seeds\, winter community events\, prepping new land or building high tunnels\, cultural crop planning\, and managing time and workload. \nLooking forward to gathering!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/january-bipoc-farmers-network-meet-up-2026/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251126T203000
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SUMMARY:November BIPOC Farmers Network Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join the November BIPOC Farmer Meetup!  \nJoin us for a conversation with farmer Chadwick Lewis of Urban Fresh Produce\, who grows organic vegetables in Ottawa on land rented from the National Capital Commission. Originally from Saint Lucia\, Chadwick has been farming since 2015 and now runs Urban Fresh Produce with his family\, focusing on food security and community connection. \nChadwick will share about his first full season at his new farm\, followed by an open Q&A on production\, business skills\, land access\, urban markets\, and balancing farm and family life. \nBring a question you’re curious about. Possible topics: getting started on rented land\, seedling sales and community events\, prepping new land or building high tunnels\, cultural crop planning\, and managing time and workload. \nWith EFAO’s annual Conference next week\, we’ll also preview a few exciting highlights and share some upcoming grant funding programs! \nAll are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/november-bipoc-farmers-network-meet-up/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:BIPOC Farmers Network Meetup,Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T193000
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SUMMARY:New Farmer Potluck & Tour at Mount Wolfe Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join the farm team at Mount Wolfe Farm for an informal farmers’ tour and potluck this August! Following a short tour of the farm\, participants will share a potluck meal and have the opportunity to connect with others in the farming community. \nThis event is for farmers\, farm workers\, and new and aspiring farmers who want to connect\, share\, visit Mount Wolfe Farm\, and build a resilient and friendly farming community. \nAgenda \n4:30 – 6pm: Welcome and tour \n6 – 7:30 pm: Potluck & social time \n  \nPreparation \nCome prepared to be outdoors and please bring: \nA potluck dish to share\, with a list of ingredients used \nYour own plate/bowl\, cutlery\, serving utensils \nDrinks/water bottle – there is potable water on site for refilling! \nThis event will be occurring rain or shine. There is enough covered space for the potluck in case of inclement weather. \n  \nGetting Here/Parking information \nOur address is 10054 Old Church Rd\, Bolton\, at the corner of Mount Pleasant Road. Please use the farm’s side entrance on Mount Pleasant road\, marked with a sign for Farm Store\, and park on the gravel parking pad. We will gather at the shed slightly up the hill from the parking area. \n  \nAccess Information \nMount Wolfe Farm is situated on hilly and wooded terrain. Please wear sturdy\, closed-toed shoes. Bug protection is also recommended. We will be walking approximately 2km during the tour\, and transportation assistance is available for those with mobility needs. If needed\, please specify via your RSVP. \n  \nAbout Mount Wolfe Farm \nMount Wolfe Farm in Caledon offers a four season market-style CSA program that includes winter storage veggies and a wide range of foodstuffs from local producers. Mount Wolfe Farm’s growing practices reflect their love of this land and sense of responsibility for its long-term health. For the past 50 years\, they have demonstrated how reforestation and conservation efforts can regenerate depleted farmland and improve biodiversity\, soil health and ecological integrity. They operate from the premise that the whole farm is an integrated system. This includes the management of woodlots\, perennial grass–covered fields\, a 10-kilometre trail system and market garden plots.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/potluck-tour-mount-wolfe-farm-2025/
LOCATION:Mount Wolfe Farm\, 10054 Old Church Road\, Bolton\, Ontario\, L7E 0P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meet-up
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