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SUMMARY:Black Farmers Winter Roundtable: Visioning\, Resource-sharing & Collaborating
DESCRIPTION:This event is held in partnership with Black Food Sovereignty Toronto. \nWinter is a great time to learn and plan before the farm season begins! Join us in an inspiring\, guided round-table discussion around the “state of affairs” in the Black Farming Community in the GTA. We’ll share farming challenges and solutions for how we can bridge those gaps with resources\, knowledge\, opportunities and collaboration. The hope is that this meeting can foster connections beyond this month and provide support for folks throughout the year. Come ready to connect and learn! You can bring a question\, idea\, challenge\, or resource to share in collaboration with the group as well. \nIf interested in attending\, please fill out our pre-event survey to submit possible topics of discussion! Fill out the survey here. \nIN PERSON: Food and refreshments will be available upon arrival\, with lots of opportunity to chat and make connections to foster a supportive network. In the following hour\, there will be a round-table discussion. Farmer Joe Thomas\, Founder of Black Vegans of Toronto (BVOT)\, will speak\, and the day will end with a series of short films showcasing a number of Black farmers across the country.  \nONLINE: You also have the option to attend virtually. There will be a virtual discussion\, followed by streaming of farmer Joe Thomas’s speech and the short films. \nIn-person registration is limited to 50 people. 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/black-farmers-winter-roundtable/
LOCATION:Daphne Cockwell Complex (DCC)\, 7th Floor\, Room 713\, 288 Church St\, Toronto\, ON M5B 1Z5
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Nitrogen Mentorship Shop Talk
DESCRIPTION:Get ahead of your Nitrogen planning for the 2023 season! This is an evening opportunity to hear from farmers and agronomists about how to optimize nitrogen fertility in your fields. The goal: feed productive crops while minimizing negative environmental impact!  \n  \nCome enjoy pizza\, beverages and snacks while connecting with like-minded farmer neighbours. FaRM mentors Jennifer Doelman – CCA On 4R NMS\, Charlene Whattam – CCA\, and host David Cousens will be in attendance\, as well as guest speaker Lyndsey Smith of Real Agriculture! \n  \nEvent is FREE but please register in advance\, limited space available. Address will be sent by email once registration is complete – reach out to jackie@efao.ca if you do not receive an email.  \n  \nThis event is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event for Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) applicants with a project under the Nitrogen Management category. \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/nitrogen-mentorship-shop-talk/
LOCATION:Cousen’s Shop\, 3527 Mohrs Rd\, Kinburn\, ON\, K0A 2H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Starting a Farm in Northern Ontario: Q&A for New Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Interested in starting a farm in Northern Ontario? Join other new farmers in your region to ask your most pressing questions of a seasoned farmer who’s been there.  Discussion will focus on things to consider before starting a farm business.  Use this Q&A event as an opportunity to kick-start your business planning that will help ensure success through the first few years of operation.  Save time\, money\, and frustration by getting tips from experienced farmers.  Bring along your burning questions or farm business ideas plus a dish for the potluck! \n  \nRyan and Isabelle have been growing and selling organic produce at Field Good Farms/Ferme j’me champs bien since 2011. They run a 95 member vegetable CSA\, and also offer online vegetable orders through Click Fork Online Farmer’s Market. They have been incorporating regenerative agriculture techniques including no-till and carbon sequestration into their production model for the past two seasons in an effort to find a balance between farm viability and ecological restoration. \n  \nThis event is hosted in partnership with the National Farmers Union Ontario North Local 333. Thank you to FedNor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for providing funding assistance for this event.\n  \n\n—\n\n  \nVous voulez démarrer une ferme dans le nord de l’Ontario? Venez vous joindre à d’autres nouveaux agriculteurs de votre région pour poser vos questions les plus urgentes à un agriculteur chevronné. La discussion ira de la création de votre entreprise à la planification de vos premières années d’exploitation\, et comprendra des astuces et des conseils d’agriculteurs expérimentés. Apportez vos questions épineuses ainsi qu’un plat pour le repas-partage! \n  \nRyan et Isabelle cultivent et vendent des produits biologiques à Field Good Farms / Ferme j’me champs bien depuis 2011. Ils dirigent un programme d’agriculture soutenue par la communauté de 95 membres et effectuent également des commandes de légumes en ligne via Click Fork\, un marché fermier en ligne. Ils ont incorporé des techniques d’agriculture régénératrice\, y compris culture sans labour et  la séquestration du carbone dans leur modèle de production au cours des deux dernières saisons afin de trouver un équilibre entre la viabilité de la ferme et la restauration écologique. \n  \nMerci à FedNor et à la Société de gestion du Fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario d’avoir fourni une aide financière pour cet événement.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/starting-a-farm-in-northern-ontario-qa-20202/
LOCATION:Field Good Farms/Ferme j’me Champs Bien\, 1345 Levac Road\, Cache Bay\, Ontario\, P0H 1G0
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Starting a Farm in Northern Ontario - Q&A for New Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Directions & Map \nInterested in starting a farm in Northern Ontario? Join other new farmers in your region to ask your most pressing questions of a seasoned farmer who’s been there. Discussion will focus on things to consider before starting a farm business.  Use this Q&A event as an opportunity to kick-start your business planning that will help ensure success through the first few years of operation. Save time\, money\, and frustration by getting tips from experienced farmers.  Bring along your burning questions or farm business ideas plus a dish for the potluck! \n  \nBrendan and Marcelle have been operating Sleepy G Farm since 2010.  They grow 8 acres of Certified Organic vegetables and distribute through a 200-member Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program in addition to wholesaling to grocery stores in Thunder Bay.  Sleepy G Farm also produces eggs and beef as a compliment to nearly year-round vegetables sales that are made possible by an on farm winter vegetable storage facility. \n  \nWith a strong emphasis on planning\, management\, and efficient field operations Sleepy G Farm is an economically viable farm business that provides income for Brendan and Marcelle in addition to 3 fulltime seasonal staff.  Sleepy G Farm is an example of how to capitalize on the unique farming opportunities that exist in Northern Ontario. \n  \nThis event is hosted in partnership with the National Farmers Union Ontario North Local 333. Thank you to FedNor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for providing funding assistance for this event. \n—\n  \n\nVous voulez démarrer une ferme dans le nord de l’Ontario? Venez vous joindre à d’autres nouveaux agriculteurs de votre région pour poser vos questions les plus urgentes à un agriculteur chevronné. La discussion ira de la création de votre entreprise à la planification de vos premières années d’exploitation\, et comprendra des astuces et des conseils d’agriculteurs expérimentés. Apportez vos questions épineuses ainsi qu’un plat pour le repas-partage!\n\n  \nBrendan et Marcelle exploitent la ferme Sleepy G depuis 2010. Ils cultivent 8 acres de légumes certifiés biologiques qu’ils distribuent à travers un programme d’agriculture soutenue par la communauté (ASC) de 200 membres en plus de la vente en gros dans les épiceries de Thunder Bay. Ils vendent des légumes presque à l’année ronde grâce à une installation de stockage de légumes d’hiver à la ferme. La ferme Sleepy G produit également des œufs et du bœuf en complément. Avec un accent sur la planification\, la gestion et l’efficacité\, la ferme Sleepy G est une entreprise agricole viable qui fournit des revenus à Brendan\, Marcelle ainsi que 3 employés saisonniers à temps plein. La ferme Sleepy G est un exemple d’une exploitation agricole qui sait tirer profit des possibilités uniques qui existent dans le Nord de l’Ontario. \n  \nMerci à FedNor et à la Société de gestion du Fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario d’avoir fourni une aide financière pour cet événement.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/starting-a-farm-in-northern-ontario-2020/
LOCATION:Sleepy G Farm\, 39 Hansen road\, Pass Lake\, Ontario\, P0T 2M0\, Canada
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