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SUMMARY:Rotational Grazing of Sheep with Pasture Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Interested in adding a sheep flock to your farm? Curious about how rotationally grazing sheep differs from grazing beef? Jim and Wanda Johnston have been raising grass-fed beef and pastured lamb at Pasture Hill Farm in New Liskeard for 27 years and have a commercial-sized flock of 650 ewes. Before moving to farming full-time\, Jim worked as the Forage and Sheep Researcher at the New Liskeard Agricultural Research Station. \nWatch a pre-recorded virtual tour of Pasture Hill Farm\, and then join Jim and OMAFRA Forage and Grazing Specialist Christine O’Reilly for a webinar presentation on rotational grazing\, including best practices\, forage growing cycles\, how to improve forage yield and quality\, and more. \n  \n*If you’re a farmer (or future farmer) living in Northern Ontario\, you are eligible for a 20% discount. Please contact admin@efao.ca to request the coupon code. \n  \nIn order to make our training and community building events accessible to all farmers (and future farmers) in Ontario\, EFAO strives to cover registration fees for anyone facing financial barriers. Need assistance covering the registration fee? Let us know!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/rotational-grazing-of-sheep-2021/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210225T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T162003Z
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SUMMARY:Indoor Mushroom Propagation\, Growing and Processing
DESCRIPTION:It may be -20C outside right now\, but Ivan and Brittany of The Ugly Barn Farm are busy propagating\, growing and processing a wide variety of gourmet and medicinal mushrooms indoors. TUBF produces 18 mushroom species\, including oyster\, shitake\, chestnut\, lion’s mane and reishi mushrooms for direct market and retail/restaurant sales. They also produce a variety of value-added products using their mushrooms\, including mushroom jerky\, pickled mushrooms\, dried meals in jars and mushroom growing kits. Watch a behind-the-scenes video tour of their custom-built propagation and grow-out facility\, and then join Ivan and Brittany for a live Q&A online through Zoom. \n  \n*If you’re a farmer (or future farmer) living in Northern Ontario\, you are eligible for a 20% discount. Please contact admin@efao.ca to request the coupon code. \n  \nJournée au champ et séance de questions-réponses virtuelle: Propagation\, culture et transformation de champignons en intérieur à The Ugly Barn FarmMême s’il fait  -20 ° C à l’extérieur\, Ivan et Brittany de la ferme The Ugly Barn Farm sont occupés à l’intérieur à propager\, à cultiver et à transformer une grande variété de champignons gastronomiques et médicinaux. Cette ferme produit 18 espèces de champignons\, dont des pleurotes\, des shiitake\, des pholiotes adipeuses\, des crinière de lion et des champignons reishi pour le marché direct et les ventes au détail / au restaurant. Ils produisent également une variété de produits à valeur ajoutée à partir de leurs champignons\, notamment des champignons séchés\, des champignons marinés\, des mets séchés en pots et des trousses pour la culture des champignons. Vous allez\, en premier lieu\, pouvoir visionner une vidéo démontrant leur installation de propagation et de grossissement créé sur mesure. Par la suite\, vous allez vous joindre à Ivan et Brittany en direct pour une séance de questions-réponses sur l’interface Zoom. \n  \nThis event will be offered in English and is offered as part of the COVID-19 Relief Training Program\, in partnership with the Rural Agri-Innovation Network\, with generous funding support from FedNor. \n  \nIn order to make our training and community building events accessible to all farmers (and future farmers) in Ontario\, EFAO strives to cover registration fees for anyone facing financial barriers. Need assistance covering the registration fee? Let us know!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/indoor-mushroom-propagation-growing-and-processing/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201119T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201119T150000
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CREATED:20201008T191958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T193959Z
UID:5170-1605792600-1605798000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Production Systems & Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:Now in their fifth season of production\, Paula Reynolds and Dave Artymko of Salad Days Farm know a thing or two about maximizing efficiency\, as they produce vegetables for a 75-person CSA\, farmers market and wholesale customers on just a few well-managed acres. Join us for a virtual tour\, discussion of their farm systems\, and sharing of lessons learned in setting up the production processes on their farm. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need of a refresh.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/production-systems-efficiency/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20201014T152636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T152636Z
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SUMMARY:Pastured Pigs in a Multi-species Rotational Grazing System
DESCRIPTION:2 Northern Ontario farms + multiple livestock species = 2 different strategies for rotational grazing! Join us for a virtual tour of Kipling Ridge Farms and Corbett Creek Farm to see how each farm integrates pastured pigs into their multi-species rotational grazing system. Find out how each farm manages fencing\, feeding\, sheltering\, watering\, and moving animals – with a focus on soil health and regeneration. Participants will watch a pre-recorded video tour of each farm’s operations ahead of time\, and then gather virtually for a Q&A panel discussion on Zoom.\n\nKipling Ridge Farms is located between Sudbury and North Bay\, and is run by James and Josee Morin and their 4 children. They breed and raise Kune Kune and Large Black pigs along with a small herd of cattle\, meat chickens and turkeys – all on a pasture-based\, multi-species rotational grazing system rooted in the principles of regenerative agriculture.\n\nCorbett Creek Farm & Creative Centre is located near Thunder Bay\, and operated by Jonathan Hollway and Aly Wood. They raise heritage breeds of pastured pigs\, whose diet is supplemented with leftover whey from Thunder Oak Cheese Farm and spent brewery grains\, as well as grass-finished beef.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/pastured-pigs-in-rotational-grazing-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201105T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201105T150000
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CREATED:20201008T172545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T180402Z
UID:5129-1604583000-1604588400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Small Scale Growing with Spiral Farm
DESCRIPTION:With a footprint of about a half acre\, Spiral Farm is a human-scale market garden growing uncertified organic produce\, with a focus on the reduction of tillage\, fossil fuel use\, and animal-based inputs. The farm began on an urban plot in Fergus\, and now Martina rents land in rural Elora. Take a virtual tour of the farm\, and hear more about growing on a small footprint and a shoestring budget.  \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need of a refresh.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-scale-spiral-farm/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201028T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200727T154218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T155942Z
UID:4451-1603875600-1603881000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Cider Production with Heartwood Farm and Cidery
DESCRIPTION:Heartwood Farm and Cidery is a horse-powered\, regenerative family farm that includes orchards\, grazing mixed livestock and an on-farm cidery and tasting room\, which uses ingredients from the farm and local community. This virtual tour is a great chance to get an inside look into the process of how Heartwood crafts their ciders! \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need of a refresh.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/cider-making-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201022T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200928T171920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T165447Z
UID:5069-1603364400-1603369800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Measuring Regeneration with Ecological Indicators
DESCRIPTION:Regeneration of the most effective possible ecosystem has many possible paths. Determining if a farm is making decisions that are leading to regeneration can be very complex. The holistic manager will recognize indicators that tell them if their actions are leading to more effective or less effective states ahead of the time where current science can actually measure the outcome of those actions.   \nOn this field day Cory Van Groningen will tour with John Rowe on his farm as they discuss the actions that John took recently.  Together\, they will look for and discuss indications that these actions are leading towards or away from more effective ecological outcomes.  Then participants can join a Q&A session with John\, Cory and Dana Penrice.   \nJohn Rowe founded Rowe Farms in 1972\, which has grown to 5 retail shops located in Guelph and Toronto and a loyal Ontario following of their products.  Cory is an Accredited Professional in Holistic Management through the Savory Institute and the farming brother at VG Meats.  Dana is the Coordinator with Holistic Management Canada and an Accredited Professional with the Savory Institute. \nThis event is offered in partnership with the Organic Council of Ontario and with support from the Canadian Organic Growers as part of the Fall Field Day Series. \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/regenerative-indicators/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201021T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200727T152727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T152727Z
UID:4447-1603270800-1603276200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Production with Hawthorn Farm Organic Seeds
DESCRIPTION:Hawthorn Farm Organic Seeds produces certified organic\, farm selected\, open-pollinated vegetable\, herb\, and flower seeds near Palmerston. In addition to growing seed\, the farm hosts workshops and educational tours\, and works with the network of Canadian seed growers to promote access to high quality regionally adapted seed. Take a virtual look at Hawthorn Farm’s processes and systems for growing crops for seed production\, followed by a live discussion. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need a refresh.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/seed-production-hawthorn-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201020T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200928T170907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T165815Z
UID:5065-1603198800-1603204200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Collaborative Farm Sales
DESCRIPTION:Based in Clarington\, Ontario\, the Green Circle Food Hub was formed by farmers in the early spring at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kendal Hills Farm had the facilities to serve as the collection point for food\, so they\, in collaboration with other local farms\, coordinated the distribution of farm products directly to consumers. Participants will receive a pre-recorded tour of Kendal Hills Farm and an inside look at the founding and daily operations of Green Circle Food Hub. Then farmers from Kendal Hills Farm and Lunar Rhythm Gardens\, who sell through Green Circle Food Hub\, will join the live discussion session. \nThis event is offered in partnership with the Organic Council of Ontario and with support from the Canadian Organic Growers as part of the Fall Field Day Series.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/collaborative-farm-sales/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201019T203000
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CREATED:20201014T145917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T150700Z
UID:5194-1603134000-1603139400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Regenerative Practices with Valleyfield Farm
DESCRIPTION:Valleyfield Farm is a small farm with a big commitment to regenerative agriculture.  Since 2009\, Martti and Melanie Lemieux have been planting\, growing\, harvesting\, grazing\, and raising flavour-rich\, nutrient-dense greens and grass-fed\, pasture-raised meats and eggs for the families of Algoma. In this tour\, Martti and Melanie share how the farm’s rotational grazing\, diversity and infrastructure has evolved over the years to optimize overall performance. Part of the tour features a recent investment in high tunnel irrigation to expand the gardens and perennial fruit orchard. \n\nParticipants will be sent (in advance) a pre-recorded video tour of Valleyfield Farm\, and then gather on October 19th for a live Q&A discussion with Martti and Melanie on Zoom.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/regenerative-practices-valleyfield-farm-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201015T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200928T165603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T170009Z
UID:5061-1602766800-1602772200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Regenerative Dairy
DESCRIPTION:Join us on this virtual field day to see Upper Canada Creamery\, a certified organic dairy farm that uses their milk to produce top quality grass-fed dairy products including milk\, yogurt and cheese. Located in Iroquois\, Ontario\, this dairy farm takes unique approaches to production and management including a rotary dairy system\, and various regenerative practices including strip grazing\, water use conservation and more. Owner and operator Joshua Biemond will give participants an in-depth look at the processes and practices employed by this unique dairy farm.  \nThis event is offered in partnership with the Organic Council of Ontario and with support from the Canadian Organic Growers as part of the Fall Field Day Series.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/regenerative-dairy/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201014T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200727T151759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T151858Z
UID:4441-1602666000-1602671400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Artisanal Livestock with Meeting Place Organic Farm
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of including livestock in your operation or want to learn more about how to diversify the livestock on your farm? You won’t want to miss this virtual tour of Meeting Place Organic Farm! Second-generation farmer Katrina McQuail will share the ins and outs of small-scale\, artisanal livestock production on their farm. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need a refresh. This event is in partnership with CRAFT SW ON.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/artisanal-livestock-meeting-place-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201013T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200928T164519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T170035Z
UID:5057-1602594000-1602599400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Regenerative Agriculture on Diversified Farms
DESCRIPTION:Join us for tours of two diversified organic farms employing regenerative practices in Ontario.  Each virtual tour will give you an inside look at their farm operations and highlight their farm’s regenerative practices then both farms will join the live event to answer all of your questions. \nManorun Organic Farm is a family run farm set on the edge of the Niagara escarpment near Dundas. Along with their four children and farm team\, Chris Krucker and Denise Trigatti have been farming organically for 20 years and offer organic vegetables through a CSA. The farm is 25 acres in total and includes vegetables\, herbs\, pasture raised livestock\, grain and hay.  \nLocated on 60 acres of loamy soil covered in perennial hayfields\, pastures\, annual crops and trees in Walter’s Falls\, Sideroad Farm produces Certified Organic vegetables\, cut flowers and pasture-raised chickens and eggs.  Amy and Patrick Kitchen\, along with their two children and team\, sell their farm products all year long through a CSA\, an on-farm store\, farmers markets\, and local retailers and restaurants\, including Eat Local Grey Bruce. \nThis event is offered in partnership with the Organic Council of Ontario and with support from the Canadian Organic Growers as part of the Fall Field Day Series.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/regenerative-ag-diversified-farms/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200928T174132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T161705Z
UID:5073-1602579600-1603386000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Fall Field Day Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for all four events as part of the Fall Field Day Series hosted in partnership with the Organic Council of Ontario and with support from the Canadian Organic Growers. \nMore information available here. \n$20 Standard Price\, $15 for EFAO\, OCO and COG members. (Note: OCO and COG members need to use promo code after selecting ‘Standard’ ticket.) \nRegenerative Agriculture on Diversified Farms on Tuesday October 13th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm \nRegenerative Dairy with Upper Canada Creamery on Thursday October 15th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm \nCollaborative Farm Sales with Green Circle Food Hub on Tuesday October 20th from 1:00pm to 2:30pm \nMeasuring Regeneration with Ecological Indicators with Cory VanGroningen and John Rowe on Thursday October 22nd from 11:00am to 12:30pm
URL:https://efao.ca/event/fall-field-day-series/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200930T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200930T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200727T151010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T151010Z
UID:4436-1601470800-1601479800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Food Security in Guelph
DESCRIPTION:There are many organizations in Guelph that play a part in local food security.  Hear about their innovative and inspiring work to improve food security. This event includes a virtual tour of some of these organizations. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need a refresh.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/food-security-guelph-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200923T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200917T203328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T203328Z
UID:5028-1600867800-1600873200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Permaculture in Action at FiddleHead Nursery
DESCRIPTION:Created with a permaculture and forest garden principles at the forefront\, FiddleHead Nursery focuses on the propagation and sale of edible perennials. Join this virtual field day for a recorded tour of the farm\, where Ben Caesar will sharehow permaculture informs the decisions he makes\, from plants to business\, followed by a live q&a. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need of a refresh.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/permaculture-fiddlehead-nursery/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200909T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200722T192341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T192341Z
UID:4371-1599642000-1599647400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Getting to Know Biodynamics at Fiddle Foot Farm
DESCRIPTION:Take a virtual tour of Fiddle Foot Farm\, a biodynamic farm that grows a wide variety of vegetables and raises livestock for fertility and home use. Farmers Graham and Amy\, who have been farming for over a decade\, share a recorded tour of their farm and then join participants for a live q&a. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need a refresh. This event is in partnership with CRAFT SW ON.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/biodynamics-at-fiddle-foot-farm-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200826T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200722T172851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200810T161728Z
UID:4366-1598448600-1598454000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Culturally Important Crops with Healing Hands Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual tour of Healing Hands Farm with Michaela Cruz and Dan Fuller.  They will share their story about starting their farm business and highlight their focus on growing a variety of Asian greens and culturally significant foods that are under served in the locally grown vegetable market. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need a refresh.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/webinar-healing-hands-farm-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200826T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200805T174058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T174058Z
UID:4482-1598432400-1598437800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Rotational Grazing of Sheep with Pasture Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Interested in adding a sheep flock to your farm? Curious about how rotationally grazing sheep differs from grazing beef? Jim and Wanda Johnston have been raising grass-fed beef and pastured lamb at Pasture Hill Farm in New Liskeard for 27 years and have a commercial-sized flock of 650 ewes. Before moving to farming full-time\, Jim worked as the Forage and Sheep Researcher at the New Liskeard Agricultural Research Station. \n  \nWatch a pre-recorded virtual tour of Pasture Hill Farm\, and then join Jim and OMAFRA Forage and Grazing Specialist Christine O’Reilly for a webinar presentation on rotational grazing\, including best practices\, forage growing cycles\, how to improve forage yield and quality\, and more. \n  \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need of a refresh.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/rotational-grazing-sheep/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200819T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200715T165957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T165957Z
UID:4325-1597827600-1597833000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Growing Medicinal Herbs and Teas
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Scott Reid from Althea Herb Farm shares his experience with growing herbs for medicine and tea. Through a pre-recorded video and live q&a session\, he will discuss production practices\, varieties and markets.  \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or need a refresh.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/growing-medicinal-herbs-and-teas-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200812T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200715T164856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T164856Z
UID:4318-1597222800-1597228200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Farm Equipment Maintenance with Thiessen Tillage
DESCRIPTION:Ryan Thiessen spent years making small-scale farm equipment for his market garden\, and soon branched out into making equipment for the wider farming community through Thiessen Tillage Equipment. On this virtual field day\, he will demonstrate various pieces of farm equipment and discuss basic farm equipment maintenance. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or need a refresh. This event is in partnership with CRAFT SW ON.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farm-equipment-maintenance-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200722T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200505T154221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T181019Z
UID:3971-1595424600-1595430000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Cut Flower Markets with Garden Party Flower Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual tour of Garden Party Flower Farm\, where Theresa Schumilas produces flowers for weddings\, u-pick\, and farmers markets.  The farm started out growing vegetables but has fully transitioned to ecological cut flower production.  Theresa will show a slide show of pictures from her farm and give a short workshop about cut flower markets in Ontario. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need a refresh.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/cut-flower-markets-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200722T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200505T155451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T181226Z
UID:3976-1595408400-1595413800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Production and Saving with Fertile Ground Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual tour of Fertile Ground Farm\, where Angie Koch and her team grow vegetables primarily for their CSA.  Fertile Ground participates in EFAO’s Farmer-led Research program and hosts seed production plots for Seeds of Diversity.  We will view a short workshop discussing the Seeds of Diversity Seed Library and the seed production plots at Fertile Ground Farm. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need a refresh.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/seed-production-and-saving-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200624T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200615T180824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T180824Z
UID:4207-1593005400-1593010800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Organic Mixed Farming in the North at Sleepy G Farm
DESCRIPTION:Since 2010\, Brendan and Marcelle have been operating Sleepy G Farm in Pass Lake\, ON\, 45km east of Thunder Bay. They grow 8 acres of Certified Organic vegetables and distribute through a 200-member CSA program in addition to wholesaling to grocery stores.  Sleepy G Farm also produces eggs and beef as a complement to nearly year-round vegetables sales that are made possible by an on-farm winter vegetable storage facility. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how they have turned a 171 acre abandoned dairy farm in northwestern Ontario into a thriving\, diversified farm business and the infrastructure they’ve put in place to support their operations. \nParticipants will be sent (in advance) a pre-recorded video farm tour\, then on June 24th at 1:30pm\, there will be an opportunity for participants to join in a live discussion and ask questions of Brendan and Marcelle about their farm operations. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need a refresh.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/organic-mixed-farming-at-sleepy-g/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200624T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200615T175937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200615T175937Z
UID:4202-1592989200-1592994600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Farm Infrastructure with Mulberry Moon Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual field day at Mulberry Moon Farm near Strathroy.  Alex and Kim have run Mulberry Moon since 2010\, but moved the farm to its current location in 2016.  Now\, Alex\, Kim and their team (including daughter Rosemary) are working on building infrastructure while running a CSA and (usually) selling their vegetables at farmers markets.  Join Alex and Kim to talk about some of the infrastructure investments and plans they have made during their transition to the new farm property\, including a barn that they took down piece-by-piece and rebuilt.  Participants will be sent a pre-recorded video and then join the farmers for a live discussion\, question and answer session. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need a refresh.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/infrastructure-with-mulberry-moon/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200610T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200430T193915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T194744Z
UID:3921-1591779600-1591785000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Permaculture and Agritourism at Manorun Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual tour of Manorun Farm.  We will view a short pre-recorded tour as well as participate in an online workshop about permaculture and how Manorun has integrated agri-tourism into their farm.  Learn about the annual farm dinners and concerts Manorun Farm hosts and how these contribute to their farm longevity.  \nThis webinar is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need a refresh. \nThis event is offered in partnership with CRAFT SW ON.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/permaculture-and-agritourism-at-manorun-farm-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200527T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200430T192556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200521T173405Z
UID:3915-1590586200-1590591600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Farming in Northeastern Ontario at Field Good Farms
DESCRIPTION:Ryan and Isabelle of Field Good Farms in Northeastern Ontario have spent the last 10 years figuring out the infrastructure and set-up that works best for their farm\, which provides CSA shares from June until December and wholesale vegetables year round. Take advantage of their years of experimentation\, cost analysis and tweaks and find out what makes the most sense for their farm business and why. Participants will be sent (in advance) a pre-recorded video farm tour of their greenhouses and tunnels\, major farm tools\, seeding and transplanting procedures\, no-till practices and packhouse set up. Then on May 27th at 1:30pm\, there will be an opportunity for participants to join in a live discussion and ask questions of Ryan and Isabelle about their farm operations. \nThis webinar is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need a refresh.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farming-in-northeastern-ontario-field-good-farms-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200513T103000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200422T192446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200505T164049Z
UID:3795-1589360400-1589365800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Season Extension at Common Ground Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual tour of Common Ground Farm.  Participants will view a short pre-recorded farm tour focused on season extension.  There will be a group discussion and question session with the team from Common Ground farm.  \nThis webinar is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need a refresh. This event is offered in partnership with CRAFT SW ON. \n  \nWhoops!  Looks like we sent out a bad link.  Are you looking for the webinar Eat Local Grey Bruce: Lessons from Growth during COVID-19?  Find it here.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/season-extension-common-ground-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200723
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200430T202716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155012Z
UID:3936-1588723200-1595462399@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Term 2: Ignatius New Farmer Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Term 2 of the Ignatius New Farmer Program: Applying farm language and knowledge \nTake part in all webinars and virtual field days for Term 2 of the Ignatius New Farmer Training Program. \nEvents include: \nWebinar: Field and Bed Preparation (May 6) \nWebinar: Weed Management (May 6) \nVirutal Field Day: Season Extension at Common Ground Farm (May 13) \nWebinar: Introduction to Holistic Management (May 27) \nVirtual Field Day: Farming in Northeastern Ontario with Field Good Farms \nWebinar: Watering and Irrigation Principles (June 3) \nWebinar: Early Season Harvesting and Post-harvest Handling (June 3) \nVirtual Field Day: Permaculture and Agritourism at Manorun Farm (June 10) \nVirtual Field Day: More information to come (June 24) \nVirtual Field Day: More information to come (June 24) \nVirtual Field Day: Farmer Health at Zocalo Organics (July 8) \nWebinar: Identifying and Controlling Pests and Diseases (July 15) \nWebinar: Cover rops and Green Manure on a Vegetable Farm (July 15) \nVirtual Field Day: Seed Production and Saving at Fertile Ground Farm (July 22) \nVirtual Field Day: Orientation to Cut Flower Markets at Garden Party Flower Farm (July 22) \n  \nFull program details available here  >
URL:https://efao.ca/event/term-2-ignatius-new-farmer-training-program-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200430T143000
DTSTAMP:20260502T085522
CREATED:20200410T191933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200424T133618Z
UID:3647-1588251600-1588257000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Microgreens and Seedlings at Fresh City Farms
DESCRIPTION:Fresh City Farms is Canada’s largest commercial city farm. They grow organically all year long and partner with over 75 farmers. Farm Manager Julianne Keech will offer lessons in microgreens and seedling production from their greenhouse in Toronto. Participants will be sent a pre-recorded video ahead of time and then take part in a discussion session. \nThis webinar is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need a refresh.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/microgreens-fresh-city-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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