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SUMMARY:Queer Farmer Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:This meet-up is open to anyone who identifies as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. \nWelcome all 2SLGBTQIA+ farmers\, farm-workers\, agricultural enthusiasts and anyone who lives and or works at the intersection of queerness\, food and farming!  \n  \nEFAO is hosting a June Queer Farmer Meet-up to celebrate Pride together virtually! Show up to meet other queer and trans folks in the community\, check in on how our farming seasons are going and have lots of fun.  \n  \nWe’ll be doing a “Build a Booklist” media recommendation activity\, so come with ideas on your favourite queer representation in books\, TV\, movies\, podcasts\, YouTube content – or whichever media you prefer! We’ll build a list to share with everyone.  \n  \nFarming can be isolating\, being queer can be isolating\, so let’s come together and celebrate each other in community. Hope to see you there! 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/queer-farmer-meet-up-pride/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20230511T161055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T161055Z
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SUMMARY:May Seed Grower Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:It’s a busy time of year\, yet seed growers have expressed that having these Meet-Ups is valuable! So come join Rebecca Ivanoff\, EFAO’s Seed Program Manager and fellow Ontario seed growers in thinking about the 2023 seed saving season! What seed crops are you planting? What variety trials are you working on? Seed growers and seed curious folks\, bring your seed questions and areas of contemplation and we’ll work together to try to address as many as we can. \n  \nJoin our informal monthly meetup with other seed growers\, both aspiring and seasoned\, to talk about your questions and ideas about seedkeeping and seed production. This Meet-Up offers a place for us to share our seed producing knowledge and to hear about upcoming seed events. As always\, our goal is to encourage each other to grow a great diversity of seeds of high quality and in the quantities growers need. \n \nThis Seed Grower Meet-Up is hosted monthly free for EFAO members\, and now open to non-members too!! Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/may-seed-grower-meet-up-23/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230426T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230426T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20230412T151736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T151736Z
UID:15627-1682512200-1682515800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:April Seed Grower Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Planning to save seed this year?! Join Rebecca Ivanoff\, EFAO’s Seed Program Manager and fellow Ontario seed growers in thinking ahead to the 2023 seed saving season! What seed crops are you planning on growing? What variety trials are you working on? What do you need to know to get started? What varieties might you want to steward? Seed growers and seed curious folks\, bring your seed questions and areas of contemplation and we’ll work together to try to address as many as we can. \n  \nJoin our informal monthly meetup with other seed growers\, both aspiring and seasoned\, to talk about your questions and ideas about seedkeeping and seed production. This Meet-Up offers a place for us to share our seed producing knowledge and to hear about upcoming seed events. As always\, our goal is to encourage each other to grow a great diversity of seeds of high quality and in the quantities growers need. \n  \nThis Seed Grower Meet-Up is hosted monthly free for EFAO members\, and now open to non-members too!! Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/april-seed-meetup/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230328T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230328T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20230315T142145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T142145Z
UID:15315-1680006600-1680010200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:March Seed Grower Meet-Up: Sowing Seeds to Save
DESCRIPTION:This session is free to all as a part of EFAO’s Member Month. EFAO members get great perks including free and reduced cost events – join today! \nPlanning to save seed this year?! Join Bob Wildfong\, Executive Director of Seeds of Diversity Canada\, Rebecca Ivanoff\, EFAO’s Seed Program Manager\, as well as other Ontario seed growers in thinking ahead to the 2023 seed saving season! What seed crops are you planning on growing? What do you need to know to get started? What varieties might you want to steward? Seed growers and seed curious folks\, bring your seed questions and areas of contemplation and we’ll work together to try to address as many as we can. \nJoin our informal monthly meetup with other seed growers\, both aspiring and seasoned\, to talk about your questions and ideas about seedkeeping and seed production. This Meetup offers a place for us to share our seed producing knowledge and to hear about upcoming seed events. As always\, our goal is to encourage each other to grow a great diversity of seeds of high quality and in the quantities growers need. \nThis Seed Grower Meet-Up is hosted monthly for EFAO members and open to all in March! Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/march-seed-grower-meet-up-sowing-seeds-to-save/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230321T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20230314T173532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T163826Z
UID:15285-1679400000-1679405400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Funding Opportunities for New and Aspiring Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Join Aliyah Fraser of Lucky Bug Farm to talk about how new and aspiring farmers can access different types of funding to help seed their farming dreams! Do you have ideas for funding opportunities (non-repayable grants or low-interest loans) to share with fellow farmers? Looking for help figuring out how to find the capital to buy equipment\, pay the deposit on your lease\, or purchase seeds in your first season? Join this meet-up to learn and share ideas for farm start-up funding. \nDuring her first few years of farming\, Aliyah has had some success accessing various funding opportunities that might be a fit for you\, too. She’ll share some of her experiences\, and then we’ll open the floor for participants to share funding opportunities they are aware of\, tips & tricks for applying\, and success stories from previous seasons. \nEFAO staff will take notes during the session and share a list of the funding opportunities discussed with attendees afterward.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/grants-farm-start-up-funding/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20230301T162710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T162710Z
UID:15124-1678734000-1678739400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Farmer Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:This meet-up is open to anyone who identifies as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. \nCome out\, come out to the second-ever EFAO Queer Farmer Meet-up! This is an opportunity for anyone in the 2SLGBTQIA+ umbrella who is passionate about growing food to connect with others\, make friends\, and build community. Whether you are growing food in the city\, producing food in a rural setting\, pining for your queer farming dream\, or are somewhere in between\, you are welcome in this group! \nThis meet-up will feature a presentation by PhD candidate Rachel Everett-Fry of her research on the experiences of queer farmers and homesteaders in Ontario. After the presentation\, participants will be invited to discuss queer-friendly farming resources to build the network of knowledge and resources available to queer folx interested in food\, farming\, and/or rural living.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/queer-farmer-meet-up-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20230215T204859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T204859Z
UID:14950-1677589200-1677592800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:February Seed Grower Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Let’s chat about seed work! We’ve been having some amazing conversations about variety trials\, how to plan your seed crops\, what we want to see in our Seed Demo Garden\, Seedy Saturdays\, and more! Come continue the conversation or join us to start a new one by asking questions! What seedy things are on your mind these days?  \n  \nJoin our informal monthly meetup with other seed growers to talk about your questions and ideas about seedkeeping and seed production. Seed growers and seed curious folks\, bring your seed questions and areas of contemplation and we’ll work together to try to address as many as we can. This Meetup offers a place for us to share our seed producing knowledge and to hear about upcoming seed events. As always\, our goal is to encourage each other to grow a great diversity of seeds of high quality and in the quantities growers need. \n  \nThis Seed Grower MeetUp is hosted monthly for EFAO members. Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/february-seed-grower-meet-up/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230124T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20230110T190435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T200638Z
UID:14594-1674561600-1674565200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:January Seed Grower Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Let’s chat about seed work over lunch! \nWe’ve been having some amazing conversations about variety trials\, landraces\, seed equipment sharing\, how to plan your seed crops\, and more! Come continue the conversation or join us to start a new one by asking questions! What seedy things are on your mind these days?  \n  \nJoin our informal monthly meetup with other seed growers to talk about your questions and ideas about seedkeeping and seed production. Seed growers and seed curious folks\, bring your seed questions and areas of contemplation and we’ll work together to try to address as many as we can. This Meet-up offers a place for us to share our seed producing knowledge and to hear about upcoming seed events. As always\, our goal is to encourage each other to grow a great diversity of seeds of high quality and in the quantities growers need. \n  \nThis Seed Grower Meet-up is hosted monthly for EFAO members. Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/january-seed-grower-meet-up-3/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230111T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20221007T151953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T174948Z
UID:13858-1673442000-1673445600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Farmer-Led Research Program Online Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again! Time to start shaping your questions and curiosities into research ideas! \nThe Farmer-Led Research Virtual Office Hours are an open space to join fellow farmers\, farmer-researchers\, and research staff to discuss your curiosities and research ideas for the upcoming season. \nParticipants will have the chance to brainstorm\, network\, strategize on ideas\, and learn in community with other farmer-researchers. Farmers and farmer-researchers of all experience levels are welcome. \nRegistration gives you access to all three sessions. You can attend all three or pick the day that works best for you. \nWednesday\, December 14\, 2022\, 1-2pm \nWednesday\, January 4\, 2023\, 1-2pm \nWednesday\, January 11\, 2023\, 1-2pm \nIf you cannot make these hours\, please feel free to schedule an appointment with one of our research team members: \nSarah Larsen\, Research Director\, sarah@efao.ca \nDillon Muldoon\, Research and Soil Health Program Manager\, dillon@efao.ca \nRebecca Ivanoff\, Seed Program Manager\, rebecca@efao.ca
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farmer-led-research-program-onlineoffice-hours/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20221129T203800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221207T160035Z
UID:14410-1670439600-1670446800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Farmer Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:This Meet-Up is part of the EFAO 2022 Virtual Conference (taking place December 6-8th 2022)\, and is also free for the broader community. Please note that this session is open to those in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community only. If you are interested in attending the rest of this year’s conference\, please visit the conference website for session information and the link to register! \n  \nCalling all queer farmers\, trans-planters and homo-steaders! This is an opportunity for anyone in the 2SLGBTQIA+ umbrella who is passionate about growing food to connect with others\, make friends\, and build community. Whether you are growing food in the city\, producing food in a rural setting\, pining for your queer farming dream\, or are somewhere in between\, you are welcome in this group! Join for a meet-up filled with connection\, community\, care\, and rainbows.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/queer-farmer-meet-up/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221206T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221206T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20221129T201550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T180233Z
UID:14407-1670344200-1670349600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:BIPOC Farmer Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:This Community Conversation is part of the EFAO 2022 Virtual Conference (taking place December 6-8th 2022)\, and is also free for the broader community. Please note that this session is open to all Black\, Indigenous and other people of colour who are current / former / aspiring farmers\, food growers or producers and land stewards only. If you are interested in attending the rest of this year’s conference\, please visit the conference website for session information and the link to register! \nJoin us for a friendly meet-up to kick off the conference and connect with fellow Black\, Indigenous and other farmers of colour. Come hear about and meet some of this year’s amazing presenters\, learn about Toronto’s Black and Indigenous Farmers Market\, talk to fellow farmers and share resources in a warm and welcoming environment. There will also be a feature presentation by farmer Judith Burfoot of Farm 77 in Prince Edward County on Getting Started with Small Livestock! This Meet-Up is open to all Black\, Indigenous and other people of colour who are current / former / aspiring farmers\, food growers or producers and land stewards\, and will be led by Angel Beyde and Amy Cheng. It is not required to be a current EFAO member to attend.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/bipoc-farmer-meet-up/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221206T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20221115T172701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T205509Z
UID:14275-1670329800-1670335200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Resilient Seed Systems: A Farmer & Seed Grower Consultation
DESCRIPTION:Special December Seed Growers Meet Up!  \n  \nAs we look to build resilient food systems\, more farmers are working to integrate seed production into their operations\, the number of local seed companies is growing\, and new networks of seed producers are emerging. Come to this community meeting to talk about how we can support each other in learning how to conserve\, improve\, and create new high quality Canadian seed. Join EFAO’s Seed Program Manager Rebecca Ivanoff and facilitator Meredith Davis of Good Roots Consulting\, to discuss the opportunities that exist in regards to this work\, talk about the seed work you are currently undertaking\, and share ideas of how to improve our seed work together. \n  \nWe encourage all former\, existing\, and prospective seed growers and farmer-researchers who have been involved in the EFAO Seed Program\, monthly Seed MeetUps\, the the Canadian Organic Vegetable Improvement Project (CANOVI)\, the Participatory Plant Breeding (PPB) program on oats\, wheat\, and potato\, Vegetable Seed Producers Network (VSPN)\, and Seeds of Diversity Seed Library Grow Outs program or anybody else with an interest in seed production to attend this meeting and provide your input.  \n  \nThis Special Seed Grower MeetUp will be for EFAO members AND non-members. Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/resilient-seed-systems/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20221005T193955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T193955Z
UID:13745-1666789200-1666792800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:October Seed Grower Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Let’s chat about seed work over lunch! \n  \nHave a question to share as you harvest and clean your seed? Interested in what other seedkeepers and seed growers are working on at this time of year? Let’s come in from the fields for our informal monthly meetup with other seed growers to talk about your questions and ideas about seedkeeping and seed production. Seed growers and seed curious folks\, bring your seed questions and areas of contemplation and we’ll work together to try to address as many as we can. This Meet-up offers a place for us to share our seed producing knowledge and to hear about upcoming seed events. As always\, our goal is to encourage each other to grow a great diversity of seeds of high quality and in the quantities growers need. \n  \nThis Seed Grower Meet-Up is hosted monthly for EFAO members. Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/october-seed-grower-meet-up/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20220831T194802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T194802Z
UID:13470-1664452800-1664456400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:September Seed Grower Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Let’s chat about seed work over lunch! \n \nThroughout August and September\, it’s been amazing to be able to see some of you in-person at EFAO Field Days\, but September is a time when folks have lots of seed questions\, so let’s come in from the fields for our informal monthly meetup with other seed growers to talk about your questions and ideas about seedkeeping and seed production. Let’s talk about when the seed harvest is ready and how to clean the seed once it’s dry! Let’s chat about the stories of the seeds we are growing and why seed production is so important! Seed growers and seed curious folks\, bring your seed questions and areas of contemplation and we’ll work together to try to address as many as we can. This Meetup offers a place for us to share our seed producing knowledge and to hear about upcoming seed events. As always\, our goal is to encourage each other to grow a great diversity of seeds of high quality and in the quantities growers need. \n  \nThis Seed Grower Meet-Up is hosted monthly for EFAO members. Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/september-seed-grower-meet-up-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20220713T153255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T153255Z
UID:13037-1659009600-1659013200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:July Seed Grower Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Come in from the fields and drop in on our informal monthly meetup with other seed growers to talk about your questions and ideas about seedkeeping and seed production. Seed growers and seed curious folks\, bring your seed questions and areas of contemplation and we’ll work together to try to address as many as we can. For example\, anyone doing hand pollination of squash or melons these days? This Meetup offers a place for us to share our seed producing knowledge and to hear about upcoming seed events. As always\, our goal is to encourage each other to grow a great diversity of seeds of high quality and in the quantities growers need. \n  \nThis Seed Grower Meet-Up is hosted monthly for EFAO members. Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/july-seed-grower-meet-up/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20220714T180930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T180930Z
UID:13053-1658948400-1658955600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:On-Farm Climate Action Fund Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is excited to be delivering the new On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) to Ontario farmers. \n\nFarmers who are interested in learning more about the program can participate in a virtual information session co-hosted by OSCIA and EFAO. The first half of this session will provide an overview of the program\, with time for questions. The second half will walk through the application process in detail. You’re invited to participate in as much of the info session as you would like to attend. \n\nOSCIA is also hosting several other virtual and in-person Farmer Information Sessions in July. \n\nProgram information\, including the new program guide can be found at: Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund | OSCIA (ontariosoilcrop.org) \n  \nCost-share is available at 65% of approved project costs (costs must have been incurred on or after February 15\, 2022). The intake will open to begin receiving applications on August 3\, 2022 and will close at 11:59 PM ET on August 17\, 2022. \n\nPractices that will be supported under the program include in-field nitrogen management\, cover cropping practices\, and establishing or expanding rotational grazing systems: \n\nPlanting new acres of cover crops\, or leaving a cover crop over winter where it has always been terminated in the fall\nSetting up permanent perimeter and cross-fencing\, to establish new rotational grazing systems (fencing for silvopasture system can be an eligible expense)\nTrying nitrogen stabilizers or in-field biological inoculants for the first time
URL:https://efao.ca/event/on-farm-climate-action-fund-information-session/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220719T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20220623T153724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T153724Z
UID:12976-1658232000-1658237400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Silvopasture Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Silvopasture practitioners\, this is your opportunity to connect with others and discuss how your 2022 season is going so far. The session will begin with an update on the “Living Fences\, Silvopasture\, and Sheep Products” Field Day happening at All Sorts Acres the week prior. Participants will then have the opportunity to share updates on their silvopasture work this year and hear the same from others. Bring your silvopasture questions and quandaries to crowdsource ideas and inspiration from the group. While there is no pressure to prepare in advance\, participants are encouraged to share photos if relevant. Those who are not actively practicing silvopasture are invited to attend to listen and ask questions as time allows. \nAre you interested in joining a passionate community of folks engaged in silvopasture? EFAO members can email cassie@efao.ca to be added to the Silvopasture Network\, where participants share silvopasture questions\, resources\, and ideas with a supportive group. \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/silvopasture-meet-up-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220711T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20220623T151647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T155945Z
UID:12972-1657540800-1657546200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Seasoned No-Till Growers Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this meet-up is ONLY for for experienced no-till vegetable growers (3+ years of no-till production experience) who grow on a market garden scale or larger. Please email events@efao.ca if you do not fit into this category and wish to attend or would like to request a meet-up suited to your experience level. Thank you! \n  \nExperienced no-till vegetable growers\, this is your opportunity to connect with others and discuss how your season is going. Participants will have the opportunity to share their no-till trials and tribulations from the season thus far\, and hear the same from others. Bring your no-till questions and quandaries to crowdsource ideas and inspiration from the group. While there is no pressure to prepare in advance\, participants are encouraged to share photos if relevant. \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/seasoned-no-till-growers-meet-up-july-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20220615T162433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220615T162433Z
UID:12859-1655985600-1655989200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:June Seed Grower Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:It’s that busy time of year as the longest days of the year are upon us\, and yet still questions and queries about seeds and seed production still come up. Seed growers and seed curious folks\, bring your seed questions and areas of contemplation to our EFAO Seed Grower MeetUp and we’ll work together to try to address as many as we can. And when we find a question we can’t address at the moment\, this is a place to let the Seed Program Manager know so we can arrange further education opportunities. This Meetup offers a place for us to share our seed producing knowledge and to hear about upcoming seed events. As always\, our goal is to encourage each other to grow a great diversity of seeds of high quality and in the quantities growers need. \n  \nThis Seed Grower Meet Up is hosted monthly for EFAO members. Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/june-seed-grower-meet-up-22/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220531T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20220517T175843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T175843Z
UID:12642-1654012800-1654016400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:May Seed Grower Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:It’s that busy time of year as we get seeds and transplants in the ground\, and yet still questions and queries about seeds and seed production still come up. Seed growers and seed curious folks\, bring your seed questions and areas of contemplation to our EFAO Seed Grower Meet Up and we’ll work together to try to address as many as we can. And when we find a question we can’t address at the moment\, this is a place to let the Seed Program Manager know so we can arrange further education opportunities. This Meet-up offers a place for us to share our seed producing knowledge and to hear about upcoming seed events. As always\, our goal is to encourage each other to grow a great diversity of seeds of high quality and in the quantities growers need. \n  \nThis Seed Grower Meet Up is hosted monthly for EFAO members. Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/may-seed-grower-meet-up-22/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220428T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220428T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20220407T163207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T134156Z
UID:11986-1651149000-1651152600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Small Grains Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:We want to hear from the Small Grains Network!  \n  \nThis month\, the meet-up is an opportunity to have your voice heard.  \n  \nAre you facing challenges getting started or expanding your small grains production?  \n  \nIs there a particular small grains topic or expert you’d love to hear from? \n  \nDo you wish EFAO’s Small Grains Program was a better fit for your farm? \n  \nHave ideas about improving and expanding small grains programming across the province? \n  \nJackie Clark\, EFAO’s Small Grains Program Manager\, wants to see you at this meet up and hear all of your ideas\, concerns\, questions\, challenges\, obstacles\, and solutions. Getting to know our Small Grains Network better will help us deliver programming that better serves your needs in the future! \n  \nCome ready to engage\, brainstorm and connect with other network members!  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-grains-roundtable-22/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220427T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220427T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20220407T164416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T134102Z
UID:11990-1651075200-1651078800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:April Seed Grower Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Greenhouses and hoop houses are turning green with little seedlings that have not only been started off with seed but may also be destined to produce seed for our regional seed system! What seeds are you growing this year that you’ll collect more seed from later this year? This Meet-up offers a place for us to share our seed producing knowledge and to hear about upcoming projects\, webinars\, or workshops you can get involved with. As always\, our goal is to encourage each other to grow a great diversity of seeds of high quality and in the quantities growers need. \n  \nGrowers\, bring your seed questions and areas of contemplation; we’ll work together to try to address as many as we can. And when we find a question we can’t address at the moment\, this is a place to let the Seed Program Manager know so we can arrange further education opportunities.  \n  \nThis Seed Grower Meet-up is hosted monthly for EFAO members. Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/april-seed-grower-meet-up-22/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20220323T171822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T183852Z
UID:11896-1649419200-1649422800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Beneficial Insects & Pest Management Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Are aphids bugging you (and your crops)? Flea beetles got you down? Join this session\, intended for market and home garden vegetable growers\, to brainstorm ecological solutions to insect pest problems and opportunities to support predatory beneficial insects in your garden planning. Participants will be able to share their questions and ideas and work in groups to create pest management plans for the upcoming season. All experience levels welcome. \n  \nAbout the Facilitator: Fianna Dirks has been working as a farmer for the last 11 years focusing on organic growing\, on-farm compost production\, and beneficial insect habitat creation. When not ogling over the micro universes of soil microbes and insects\, they are usually reading Sci-Fi or on the hunt for a sequin outfit. Fianna is running a 2022 Farmer Led Research Trial on beetle banks. \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/beneficial-insect-pest-management-meetup/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20220316T135850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T155735Z
UID:11826-1648753200-1648760400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:BIPOC Farmers Network Meet-Up: Okra & Bitter Melon
DESCRIPTION:RSVP by emailing angel@efao.ca \n  \n\n\nAre you a racialized ecological farmer or aspiring farmer? Join us for a friendly meet-up to kick off the growing season and connect with fellow Black\, Indigenous and other farmers of colour. Come learn from some amazing farmers\, make new friends and share farming knowledge and resources in a warm and welcoming environment. \n  \nFarmer Rav Singh of Shade of Miti Farm will get us started with a presentation about growing Okra and Bitter Melon. Rav will share everything from sourcing seed and germination\, to growing tips\, marketing and pricing. Q & A to follow\, so bring all your questions about these beloved crops. \n  \nAbout Rav \nRav (she/her) is a young farmer and climate educator in Mississauga. She runs a food and climate justice organization called Shade of Miti. Rav specializes in growing local and organic bitter melon\, okra\, eggplants and hot peppers. She focuses on these vegetables because there are not many local farmers offering these culturally significant vegetables to BIPOC and newcomer communities. \n  \nThis meet-up is free & reserved for BIPOC farmers and aspiring farmers\, and will be hosted by Angel Beyde and Amy Cheng. \n  \nRSVP at any point until 6 pm on March 31st by emailing angel@efao.ca. You will be sent the Zoom link to join.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/bipoc-farmers-network-meet-up-okra-bittermelon/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220324T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220324T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20220223T171225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T215221Z
UID:11681-1648119600-1648123200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Tips & Tools for the Research Season
DESCRIPTION:Conducting an on-farm research project in the middle of an already busy growing season requires organization and foresight to find systems that work for your farm. Join the EFAO’s Research Director Sarah Larsen\, Seed Program Manager Rebecca Ivanoff\, and Research Coordinator Dillon Muldoon to learn tips and tools to make your data collection more manageable and effective. After a short presentation join the EFAO’s Research Director Sarah Larsen and PFI’s Director of Research and Field Crops Stefan Gailans for an open question and answer period on farmer-led research.\n  \nThis webinar is open to anyone interested in farmer-led or on-farm research and will be recorded and shared with participants following the live event.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/tips-tools-research-season-22/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220323T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20220307T210209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T210209Z
UID:11788-1648051200-1648054800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:March Seed Grower Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:All our ecological farming work begins with seeds\, and right now we are all starting our first seeds whether they are for spring CSA shares\, a vegetable seed crop\, or a frost seeding of the fields. With seeds on our mind\, this Meetup offers a place for us to share our seed growing knowledge and to hear about upcoming projects\, webinars\, or workshops you can get involved with. As always\, our goal is to encourage each other to grow a great diversity of seeds of high quality and in the quantities growers need. \n  \nGrowers\, bring your seed questions and areas of contemplation; we’ll work together to try to address as many as we can. And when we find a question we can’t address at the moment\, this is a place to let the Seed Program Manager know so we can arrange further education opportunities.  \n  \nThis Seed Grower Meet-Up is hosted monthly for EFAO members\, and during EFAO’s Member Month\, this meet-up is open to those growers who are not yet EFAO members! Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/march-seed-grower-meet-up/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220323T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220323T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20220308T202930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T162220Z
UID:11802-1648038600-1648042200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Small Grains Management Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Attention all farmers growing small grains this year! Planning for planting is well underway\, but what about after that? We’ve got two experts who will guide you through important in-season management decisions for your small grain crop.  \n  \nNot sure about nitrogen fertilization rate? Want to figure out how to control weeds in organic grains? Which insects do you need to look out for this season? This session is for you!  \n  \nRob Wallbridge\, Organic Council of Ontario president and Agronomy Sales Lead for SureSource Agronomy\, brings years of experience in organic advising and consulting.  \n  \nScott Banks is an independent agronomist and former Cropping Systems Specialist for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food\, and Rural Affairs. He’ll bring the conventional management expertise to the conversation.  \n  \nCome ready with your questions about managing your small grains!  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-grains-management-decisions-22/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20220301T174613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T160033Z
UID:11725-1647259200-1647262800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Getting Started with Rotational Grazing
DESCRIPTION:Join Jim Johnston from Pasture Hill Farm for an interactive Q&A session on his approach to rotational grazing in Northern Ontario. Jim and Wanda Johnston have been raising 100% grass-fed beef and pastured lamb at Pasture Hill Farm in New Liskeard for the past 28 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  \nJim will start the session off by talking about how he manages rotational grazing on his farm\, then we will open the session up for questions and discussion. Please bring your questions about how to approach establishing or expanding a grass-fed beef or sheep operation\, and the principles and practicalities of rotational grazing! \n  \n*Before attending the session\, please take the time to watch this recorded Farm Tour of Pasture Hill Farm\, which showcases Jim and Wanda’s rotational grazing practices. \n  \nMember Month Meet-Ups are free and open to anyone.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/getting-started-with-rotational-grazing-22/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20220301T151218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T174331Z
UID:11718-1646906400-1646911800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Seasoned No-Till Growers Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this meet-up is ONLY for for experienced no-till vegetable growers (3+ years of no-till production experience) who grow on a market garden scale or larger. Please email events@efao.ca if you do not fit into this category and wish to attend or would like to request a meet-up suited to your experience level. Thank you! \n  \nExperienced no-till vegetable growers\, this is your opportunity to connect with others and discuss the upcoming season. Participants will have the opportunity to share their no-till plans and experiments\, and hear the same from others. Bring your no-till questions and quandaries to crowdsource ideas and inspiration from the group. While there is no pressure to prepare in advance\, participants are encouraged to share photos if relevant. \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/seasoned-no-till-22/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220224T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T072111
CREATED:20220216T150306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220224T154135Z
UID:11653-1645729200-1645736400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:BIPOC Farmers Network Meet-Up: Get Ready to Grow!
DESCRIPTION:RSVP by emailing anti-racism@efao.ca \n  \nAre you a racialized ecological farmer or aspiring farmer? Join us for a friendly meetup to kick off the beginning of the growing season and connect with fellow Black\, Indigenous and other farmers of colour. \n  \nAliyah Fraser of Lucky Bug Farm will get us started with a presentation on Getting ready for spring: Starting seeds\, potting up\, hardening off and prepping the growing space! Q & A to follow\, so bring all your questions about getting ready for spring. \n  \nAbout Aliyah \nAliyah is a Kitchener based farmer who started Lucky Bug Farm at the beginning of 2021 with the goal of cultivating a more just and sustainable food system. This year she’ll be starting her second season at a new quarter acre growing space in Baden\, Ontario. At Lucky Bug Farm\, Aliyah grows a variety of vegetables and herbs for CSA members and market customers using minimal tillage\, intensive intercropping and other ecologically beneficial farming practices. Aliyah graduated from the University of Waterloo with an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies in 2019 and worked as an Urban Planner before becoming immersed in farming after a mentorship program in the fall of 2020. Aliyah is a big fan of sharp cheeses\, believes food and housing are human rights\, enjoys working with natural fibres and hopes to one day bridge the gap between land use and food system planning. \n  \n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is reserved for BIPOC farmers and aspiring farmers and will be hosted by Angel Beyde and Amy Cheng. \n  \nRSVP at any point until 6 pm on Thursday February 24 by emailing anti-racism@efao.ca. You will be sent the Zoom link to join.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/bipoc-farmers-network-meet-up-get-ready-grow/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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