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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201125T133000
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Adaptations for Direct Market
DESCRIPTION:Join Kim and Pat from Cornell Farms as they host a conversation for direct market livestock producers to reflect on an unprecedented season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kim and Pat will begin by sharing adaptation strategies that worked for them and provide the opportunity for farmers to share their own adaptations\, what worked and what didn’t\, and what strategies they will be keeping for the 2021 season. This will be a great opportunity to learn from and share with other direct market producers farmers in Ontario. \n  \nA zoom link will be sent to registrants ahead of the event. French translation to follow. \n  \nTime: 1:30pm – 3:00pm EST \n  \nThis event has been made possible by funding from the COVID-19 Response Program\, led by the Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) with funding from FedNor. \n  \n\n  \nJoignez-vous à Kim et Pat de Cornell Farms afin de réfléchir à une saison sans précédent en raison de la pandémie de COVID-19. Cet atelier s’adresse spécifiquement aux producteurs de bétail qui ont un accès direct au marché. Kim et Pat commenceront par partager des stratégies d’adaptation qui ont fonctionné pour eux et donneront l’opportunité aux agriculteurs de partager leurs propres adaptations\, ce qui a fonctionné et ce qui n’a pas fonctionné\, et quelles stratégies ils conserveront pour la saison 2021. Le tout offrira une occasion d’apprendre et de partager avec d’autres producteurs de bétail en Ontario. \n  \nLes participants recevront un courriel avant l’événement indiquant comment assister à cet atelier virtuel. \n  \nCet événement a été rendu possible grâce au financement du programme d’intervention COVID-19\, dirigé par le Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) avec un financement de FedNor. \n  \n        \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/covid-adaptation-direct-market/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201118T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201118T150000
DTSTAMP:20220930T172204Z
CREATED:20201110T213126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T172204Z
UID:5618-1605706200-1605711600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Reflections on COVID-19 Adaptations for CSA Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Join Isabelle and Ryan from Field Good Farms as they host a conversation for CSA farmers to reflect on an unprecedented season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Isabelle and Ryan will begin by sharing adaptation strategies that worked for them and provide the opportunity for farmers to share their own adaptations\, what worked and what didn’t\, and what strategies they will be keeping for the 2021 season. This will be a great opportunity to learn from and share with other CSA farmers in Ontario.  \n  \nA zoom link will be sent to registrants ahead of the event. \n  \nThis event has been made possible by funding from the COVID-19 Response Program\, led by the Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) with funding from FedNor. \n  \n\n  \nJoignez-vous à Isabelle et Ryan de la Ferme j’me champ bien (Field Good Farms) afin de réfléchir à une saison sans précédent en raison de la pandémie de COVID-19. Cet atelier s’adresse spécifiquement à ceux et celles qui offrent un programme d’ASC. Isabelle et Ryan commenceront par partager des stratégies d’adaptation qui ont fonctionné pour eux et donneront l’opportunité aux agriculteurs de partager leurs propres adaptations\, ce qui a fonctionné et ce qui n’a pas fonctionné\, et quelles stratégies ils conserveront pour la saison 2021. Le tout offrira une occasion d’apprendre et de partager avec d’autres agriculteurs offrant un programme d’ASC en Ontario.  \n  \nLes participants recevront un courriel avant l’événement indiquant comment assister à cet atelier virtuel. \n  \nCet événement a été rendu possible grâce au financement du programme d’intervention COVID-19\, dirigé par le Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) avec un financement de FedNor. \n  \n        \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/reflections-covid-19-adaptations/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200917T130000
DTSTAMP:20200826T183519Z
CREATED:20200826T183519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T183519Z
UID:4703-1600344000-1600347600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Small Grains Program Info Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about the Small Grains Program? Not sure if you’re eligible? Join us for a Q&A with EFAO’s Field Crop Coordinator Maureen Balsillie to find out more about the program.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-grains-program-info-session-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200914T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200914T200000
DTSTAMP:20200826T183049Z
CREATED:20200826T183049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T183049Z
UID:4697-1600110000-1600113600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Small Grains Program Info Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about the Small Grains Program? Not sure if you’re eligible? Join us for a Q&A with EFAO’s Field Crop Coordinator Maureen Balsillie to find out more about the program.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-grains-info-session-1/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200722T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200722T130000
DTSTAMP:20200715T191432Z
CREATED:20200715T190614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200715T191432Z
UID:4332-1595419200-1595422800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:New Farmer Meet-up: Seed Saving Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join Rebecca Ivanoff\, EFAO Seed Program Manager\, for this informal discussion. \nRebecca holds a M.S. in Anthropology and International Development from the University of Guelph and in 2013\, she joined Whole Circle Farm as a CRAFT intern\, and stayed on as staff to co-manage the 10-acre CSA and reintroduce seed production to the farm. During this time she also started the Southern Ontario Pepper Breeding Project with three other farmers in southern Ontario\, with support from plant breeders at Cornell University and in cooperation with EFAO’s Farmer-Led Research Program. Now as EFAO’s Seed Program Manager she supports farmers to learn about regional seed production\, and to implement participatory variety trials and plant breeding projects as part of The Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security and EFAO’s Farmer-Led Research Program.  Bring your questions and ideas to this conversation! \nThis event is designed as a discussion space for new farmers but open to all EFAO members and those who are registered for Term 2 of the Ignatius New Farmer Training Program.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/new-farmer-meet-up-seed-saving-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200624T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200624T130000
DTSTAMP:20200616T003628Z
CREATED:20200615T183516Z
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UID:4219-1593000000-1593003600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:New Farmer Meet-up: Q&A with Tony McQuail
DESCRIPTION:Join Tony McQuail of Meeting Place Organic Farm for this informal discussion.  Tony and his wife Fran have been members of EFAO since its founding in 1979.  He is a wealth of information and can answer questions related to cover crops\, farming with draft horses\, pasture management\, regenerative agriculture\, environmental activism and much more. \nThis event is designed as a discussion space for new farmers but open to all EFAO members and those who are registered for Term 2 of the Ignatius New Farmer Training Program.  Meeting link will be sent to all term participants.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/new-farmer-meet-up-with-tony-mcquail/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200603T130000
DTSTAMP:20200530T141306Z
CREATED:20200530T141306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200530T141306Z
UID:4177-1591185600-1591189200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:New Farmer Meet-up: Coping with Weather Extremes
DESCRIPTION:Join other new farmers to share experiences\, thoughts\, ideas and resources as we all adjust to the current reality and life as a new farmer. This meet-up will be focused on coping with extreme weather — from snow to heat waves\, this season is promising to be a weather roller coaster.  This event is designed to hold space for members to lead and participate in this discussion topic and other topics of their choosing. \nThis event is open to EFAO members and those who are registered for Term 2 of the Ignatius New Farmer Training Program.  Meeting link will be sent to all term participants. \n  \n  \nPhoto by Helena Lopes via Unsplash
URL:https://efao.ca/event/new-farmer-meet-up-coping-with-extreme-weather/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200521T130000
DTSTAMP:20200514T161936Z
CREATED:20200514T161936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200514T161936Z
UID:4030-1590062400-1590066000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Community Meet-up: Getting your Products to Customers
DESCRIPTION:Processing\, packaging\, distribution – three critical systems on a farm and three that might be forced to shift this year because of our current COVID-19 reality.  EFAO members are invited to join this virtual meet-up to talk through any looming questions\, share ideas that have come up on your farm or offer suggestions for how EFAO can support through this process. \nThis event is designed to hold space for members to lead and participate in this discussion topic and others of their choosing.  EFAO staff will be present to receive ideas and recommendations about how the organization can offer support during this time.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/community-meet-up-getting-your-products-to-customers/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200520T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200520T130000
DTSTAMP:20200520T140544Z
CREATED:20200514T162201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200520T140544Z
UID:4025-1589976000-1589979600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:New Farmer Meet-up: Let's Talk Sales Channels
DESCRIPTION:Join other new farmers to share experiences\, thoughts\, ideas and resources as we all adjust to the current reality and life as a new farmer. This meet-up will be focused on sales channels — where and how are you selling your products.  This event is designed to hold space for members to lead and participate in this discussion topic and other topics of their choosing. \nThis event is open to EFAO members and those who are registered for Term 2 of the Ignatius New Farmer Training Program.  Meeting link will be sent to all term participants.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/new-farmer-meet-up-sales-channels/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200506T130000
DTSTAMP:20200511T180225Z
CREATED:20200430T195757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T180225Z
UID:3927-1588766400-1588770000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Bi-weekly New Farmer Online Community Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join other new farmers to share experiences\, thoughts\, ideas and resources as we all adjust to the current reality and life as a new farmer. While this event is designed to hold space for members to lead and participate in discussion topics of their choosing\, EFAO staff will be present to receive ideas and recommendations about how the organization can support. \nThis event is open to EFAO members and those who are registered for Term 2 of the Ignatius New Farmer Training Program.  Meeting link will be sent to all term participants. \nNew farmer meet-ups will be held bi-weekly on Wednesdays.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/biweekly-new-farmer-community-meet-up-may-6-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200430T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200430T120000
DTSTAMP:20200511T180235Z
CREATED:20200424T133911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T180235Z
UID:3848-1588242600-1588248000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Online Community Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:EFAO members are invited to share thoughts\, ideas and resources as we all adjust to the current reality. While this event is designed to hold space for members to lead and participate in discussion topics of their choosing\, EFAO staff will be present to receive ideas and recommendations about how the organization can offer support during this time.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/online-community-meet-up-4/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200416T143000
DTSTAMP:20200511T180245Z
CREATED:20200410T195147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T180245Z
UID:3657-1587042000-1587047400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:CSA Pick-up and Distribution in a COVID-19 Reality: Checking-in (Event full)
DESCRIPTION:Join this virtual KTM to talk with other CSA farmers about ideas and strategies for running a CSA in our current Covid-19 reality. We will check in about some of the strategies and ideas that came out of two recent virtual meet-ups on this topic\, and will also leave space to talk about any other challenges and ideas that have come up in the meantime. Please note this is not a how-to\, but an opportunity for sharing concerns\, ideas and strategies as well as identifying areas for further education and information. \nThis event is open to EFAO members. \nZoom information will be sent out to registrants ahead of the event.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/csa-pick-up-and-distribution-in-a-covid-19-reality-checking-in/
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:20200415T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200415T150000
DTSTAMP:20200511T180302Z
CREATED:20200410T194500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T180302Z
UID:3654-1586957400-1586962800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Online Community Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:EFAO members are invited to share thoughts\, ideas and resources as we all adjust to the current reality. While this event is designed to hold space for members to lead and participate in discussion topics of their choosing\, EFAO staff will be present to receive ideas and recommendations about how the organization can offer support during this time. \n  \nZoom link will be sent to registrants ahead of the event.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/online-community-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:20200331T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200331T143000
DTSTAMP:20200511T180031Z
CREATED:20200323T162822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T180031Z
UID:3550-1585659600-1585665000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:CSA Pick-up and Distribution in a Covid-19 Reality
DESCRIPTION:Are you running a classic-style CSA this season and trying to find safe distribution methods other than pre-packed shares and door-to-door delivery? Join this virtual KTM to talk with other CSA farmers about ideas and strategies for running a CSA in our current Covid-19 reality. We may talk about other challenges facing us as well\, including safe harvest/processing protocols\, and planning for potential staffing shortages. Please note this is not a how-to\, but an opportunity for sharing concerns\, ideas and strategies as well as identifying areas for further education and information. This event is open to EFAO members. \n  \nZoom information will be sent out to registrants ahead of the event.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/csa-distribution-covid19-2020/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200326T143000
DTSTAMP:20200511T180043Z
CREATED:20200321T152137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T180043Z
UID:3543-1585227600-1585233000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:CSA Pick-up and Distribution in a Covid-19 Reality (Event full)
DESCRIPTION:Are you running a classic-style CSA this season and trying to find safe distribution methods other than pre-packed shares and door-to-door delivery? Join this virtual KTM to talk with other CSA farmers about ideas and strategies for running a CSA in our current Covid-19 reality. We may talk about other challenges facing us as well\, including safe harvest/processing protocols\, and planning for potential staffing shortages. Please note this is not a how-to\, but an opportunity for sharing concerns\, ideas and strategies as well as identifying areas for further education and information. This event is open to EFAO members. \n  \nZoom information will be sent out to registrants ahead of the event. \n  \nPlease note that this event is now full.  Stay tuned – we are working on putting together more opportunities for this conversation.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/csa-strategies-2020/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200325T143000
DTSTAMP:20200511T180054Z
CREATED:20200320T152829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T180054Z
UID:3537-1585141200-1585146600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Online Community Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:EFAO members are invited to share thoughts\, ideas and resources as we all adjust to the current reality. While this event is designed to hold space for members to lead and participate in discussion topics of their choosing\, EFAO staff will be present to receive ideas and recommendations about how the organization can offer support during this time. \n  \nZoom link will be sent to registrants ahead of the event. 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/online-meet-up-2-2020/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200324T113000
DTSTAMP:20200511T180156Z
CREATED:20200320T151716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200511T180156Z
UID:3532-1585044000-1585049400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Online Community Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:EFAO members are invited to share thoughts\, ideas and resources as we all adjust to the current reality. While this event is designed to hold space for members to lead and participate in discussion topics of their choosing\, EFAO staff will be present to receive ideas and recommendations about how the organization can offer support during this time.   \n  \nZoom link will be emailed to registrants ahead of the event. 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/online-meet-up-1-2020/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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