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SUMMARY:Keeping Sheep
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.  \nAre you interested in keeping sheep? Join Brenda Hsueh as she talks us through the challenges and benefits of sheep farming.  Brenda and her family run Black Sheep Farm; an organic farm\, raising sheep on pasture for lamb meat\, fibre\, and tanned lambskins. \nA recording of this event will be available. \nSpeaker: Brenda Hsueh\, Black Sheep Farm \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/keeping-sheep-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240617T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240617T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240429T171644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T171644Z
UID:19466-1718634600-1718641800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Ecology of Pasture Raised Meat Production
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.  \nMany consumers are drawn to the health benefits and premium quality of pasture raised meats – both excellent reasons to raise animals on grass.  But the greatest strength of well managed pasture-based production is the impact it has on the landscape.  In this webinar\, land manager and grass farmer\, Josh Noiseux of Evermeadow Farm\, explores the various ways livestock interact with local ecologies to generate desirable ecological outcomes\, including increased biodiversity\, wildlife habitat\, forage productivity\, and improved hydrological function.  A recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Joshua Noiseux\, Co-Owner\, Evermeadow Farm \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/ecology-of-pasture-raised-meat-production/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240612T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240612T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240429T165402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T165402Z
UID:19453-1718202600-1718209800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Setting Up An Urban Farm
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.  \nWant to farm but stay in the city? Join us for this webinar on setting up an urban farm.  We will discuss what you need to consider before you start and some of the challenges you may face along the way.  A recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Akosua Asare\, re.Planted Farm and Florals
URL:https://efao.ca/event/setting-up-an-urban-farm/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240610T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240610T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240417T131609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T194224Z
UID:19403-1718029800-1718037000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Flower Production
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.  \nLocal and ecological flowers are a high-value crop to grow and are becoming more and more popular with conscious consumers. Join us for this webinar where we discuss how to efficiently and successfully begin growing or adding floral crops to your current production system\, using ecological growing practices\, and how to market those flowers through existing or new CSAs\, farmer’s market and grocery stores. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Chloé Roy\, Founder of Floramama ecological flower farm \n \n  \n  \n  \nWe are grateful to the Market Gardener Institute for Sponsoring this webinar. \n \n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/flower-production-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240606T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240606T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240527T184837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240527T185949Z
UID:19433-1717698600-1717704000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is excited to be delivering the NEW Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) to Ontario farmers. The next intake for the RALP program opens June 3\, 2024. \nFarmers who are interested in learning more about the program can participate in this 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. \nProgram information\, including the program guide can be found at: Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program\, Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association \nAs part of the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative\, the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)\, provides funding to support Ontario farmers in making their agricultural lands more productive and resilient. The Program provides funding to support projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and sequester carbon. Information on the initiative can be found in the online program guide: Program Guide. There is 5 years of funding available for this project. \nProjects will focus on: \n\nNatural Grassland Establishment\nPerennial Biomass & Warm Season Pastures\nReduced Tillage\nTree & Shrub Planting\nWater Retention Features\nWetlands
URL:https://efao.ca/event/resilient-agricultural-landscape-program-information-session/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240527T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240527T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240417T130058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T195437Z
UID:19394-1716820200-1716827400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Principles of Harvest and Post-Harvest
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.  \nHarvest and post-harvest handling are critical steps to ensure good quality produce with optimal shelf life. Learn important tips on things like harvest hygiene\, timing\, and techniques as well as post-harvest handling\, cooling\, and storage.  \nSpeaker: Della Campbell\, Everdale Farm Co-founder \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/principles-of-harvest-and-post-harvest-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240515T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240515T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240416T150637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T195515Z
UID:19389-1715783400-1715790600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Irrigation Basics
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.  \nAn introduction to the importance of irrigation on farms\, water stress on plants\, when to irrigate and how much. Participants can expect to learn about different irrigation options\, discuss troubleshooting and where to source parts. \nA recording of this event will be available. \nSpeaker: David Alexander\, Everdale Farm \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/irrigation-basics-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240513T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240513T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240416T150333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T195557Z
UID:19384-1715610600-1715617800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Yoga for Farmers: Warming up for the season
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.  \nJoin us for this hands on webinar where you will be lead into a practice on how to do simple and effective exercises and movements to reset and relax your body to sustain and restore you for the remainder of the season. It will start with slowing down\, then gentle movements and finally deep restorative poses. Participants can access a printable PDF that can be used “off the mat and into the field”. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Julie Bradley-Low\, Stonegrove Wellness Studio \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/yoga-for-farmers-warming-up-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240508T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240508T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240416T145444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T195619Z
UID:19380-1715178600-1715185800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Cover Crops and Green Manures
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.  \nWhat is cover cropping and green manure? This webinar will answer these questions and discuss why they’re used in crop rotations. Learn how this practice can help increase soil health\, crop health\, and soil water retention.  \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Stephanie Vickers\, Horticulture Sustainability Specialist\, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food and Rural Affairs \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/cover-crops-and-green-manures-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240506T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240506T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240416T145116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T195654Z
UID:19376-1715005800-1715013000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Weed Management
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.  \nWhat are some common weeds and how do we manage them on a farm? This webinar will introduce the importance of managing weeds\, the basics of weed identification\, and various preventative and reactive control measures.  \nA recording of this event will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Lisa Conroy\, Farm Educator\, Ignatius Farm
URL:https://efao.ca/event/weed-management-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240501T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240501T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240416T144705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T130314Z
UID:19371-1714573800-1714581000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Vegetable Crop Disease Management
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.  \nIdentifying and managing plant diseases can be tricky. Join us for this introduction into what plant diseases are\, how to identify them\, and what you can do to prevent and control them.  \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Katie Goldehar\, Pathologist – Horticulture Crops\, OMAFRA \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/vegetable-crop-disease-management/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240429T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240429T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240416T143750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T143750Z
UID:19367-1714401000-1714408200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Field and Bed Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Before you can plant\, you need to prepare the soil. This webinar will discuss methods of field and bed preparation\, the dangers of over cultivation\, and innovative no-till options. Primary and secondary tillage equipment will be shown as well as smaller-scale and hand-tool options. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Lisa Conroy\, Farm Educator\, Ignatius Farm
URL:https://efao.ca/event/field-and-bed-preparation-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240418T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240418T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240401T153929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T153929Z
UID:19259-1713450600-1713457800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Seedling Production and Greenhouse Management
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.  \nStarting your own seedlings can be challenging. Join this webinar to learn some tips and tricks to producing high quality healthy seedlings as well as good greenhouse management techniques. Della Campbell shares her experience growing seedlings for Everdale’s plant sale and CSA farm. A recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Della Campbell\, Everdale Farm \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/introduction-to-seedling-production-and-greenhouse-management/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240417T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240401T153840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T153840Z
UID:19255-1713364200-1713371400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Indoor Growing
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.  \nThis webinar will cover the different types of indoor growing options and which crops can be grown indoors in the spring. The many benefits and challenges of this production system will be discussed.   \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Lisa Conroy\, Farm Educator\, Ignatius Farm \n \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/introduction-to-indoor-growing-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240415T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240415T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240401T153739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T153739Z
UID:19247-1713191400-1713198600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Farm Workers Rights and Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that farm worker rights differ from general employee rights? Many new farm workers are uninformed about their rights and responsibilities. This webinar will clarify the different rights and responsibilities relating to working on Ontario farms.   \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: Hannah Kaya & El Cyr \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farm-workers-rights-and-responsibilities-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240412T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240402T202409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T202409Z
UID:19243-1712932200-1712939400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Identifying and Controlling Insect Pests
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.  \nUnfortunately we are not the only ones who find our crops tasty!  There is a whole world of insects that find our crops delicious or a great home.  This webinar gives you a basic understanding of the role of insects in agriculture and how to manage pests throughout the growing season.   A recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Lisa Conroy\, Farm Educator\, Ignatius Farm
URL:https://efao.ca/event/identifying-and-controlling-insect-pests-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240412T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240401T153714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T153714Z
UID:19239-1712932200-1712939400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Botany for Farmers and Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.  \nThis webinar will provide an introduction to botany for gardeners\, farmers\, and foodies. Topics will include vegetable classification and why this is important\, parts of a plant\, pollination and common pests and diseases.   \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Lisa Conroy\, Farm Educator\, Ignatius Farm \n \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/botany-for-farmers-and-gardeners-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240410T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240410T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240401T153645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T153645Z
UID:19234-1712759400-1712766600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Language of Ecological Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.  \nWhat is organic agriculture? What does regenerative mean? What is the difference between permaculture\, agroecology\, and biodynamic farming? Join us for a discussion about the language of ecological agriculture and start thinking about how and where your farm might fit.  A recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Thorsten Arnold\, Grey-Bruce Centre for Agroecology & Persephone Market Garden \n \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/language-of-ecological-agriculture-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240409T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240409T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240401T153624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T153624Z
UID:19228-1712673000-1712680200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Organic Growing
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.  \n  \nAre you wanting to grow your own vegetables but are not sure how to get started? Join this webinar for an overview of how to start growing vegetables. \nTopics will include the basics of getting to know your site\, common tools\, site preparation\, planting\, pest management\, harvesting\, and extending the season.  A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Lisa Conroy\, Farm Educator  at Ignatius Farm \n \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/introduction-to-organic-growing-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240402T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240327T154218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T155312Z
UID:19201-1712070000-1712073600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Garlic Growing: Trials and Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Garlic planting is a staple in many farmer’s years\, but when and how exactly this gets done can be tricky! In this webinar\, Travis Cranmer (Vegetable Crop Specialist with OMAFRA) will share some of the findings from his research on “when is the best time to plant garlic?” done in 2022 and 2023. Travis will give attention to considerations of soil type\, frost dates\, cultivar selection\, and how these variables can influence root establishment that can prevent winterkill and result in higher yields. After presenting his findings\, there will be ample time for attendees to ask questions and have discussion. \nAbout the host: \nTravis Cranmer is a Vegetable Crop Specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food and Rural Affairs. Travis works with growers\, consultants\, industry\, and researchers to improve production and pest management strategies for Alliums\, Brassicas and leafy greens. Trials with a garlic focus include work on cultivar performance\, fusarium management\, planting dates\, virus-freed clean seed\, leek moth and nematode management as well as intercropping. Travis received his BSc in Biology and MSc in Plant Production Systems with an emphasis on plant pathology from the University of Guelph.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/garlic-growing-trails-and-qa/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240307T165149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T174203Z
UID:19054-1711391400-1711396800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Cash Flow Budgeting
DESCRIPTION:March is Member Month at EFAO! Every March\, we offer a series of events to prospective members at free or discounted rates\, to give folks a chance to experience membership without the commitment. Members who join EFAO or renew in March (regardless of when their membership expires) will be entered to win 3 books of their choice from New Society Publishers! Visit the EFAO membership page for more details. \nWould you like to head into this season with a clear plan for your financial cash flow? Join author\, accountant\, and entrepreneur Julia Shanksin this workshop-style webinar focused on creating a cash flow budget. Attendees can expect to go over the process of creating an annual cash flow budget to ensure they stay cash positive throughout their growing season. Julia will work step-by-step using a live excel spreadsheet (participants will get a copy after the session) to create a budget. Other topics addressed will include how to project expenses\, estimate revenue\, and account for debt service and owners draw. If these terms are a bit unfamiliar\, not to worry\, these ideas will be clarified and explained in this interactive and practical session and there will be time for Q&A at the end. \nAbout the speaker \nJulia Shanks brings a broad range of professional experience to her clients; from pilot\, to chef\, to serial entrepreneur\, she combines the practicality of an accountant with the creativity of a chef. Julia’s career started at the FAA as an aviation analyst\, and quickly took a turn into the culinary arts. Julia worked as a chef for 15 years\, launching several food businesses. After earning an MBA in entrepreneurship\, she taught graduate and undergraduate accounting at Babson College. As a business consultant and coach\, she supports owners of small- and medium- sized food and agricultural businesses to achieve and maintain financial and operational sustainability and also offers online training courses. Together with Brett Grohsgal\, she co-authored The Farmers Market Cookbook. Julia lives in Cambridge\, MA. She is also the author of The Farmer’s Office. \nMarch is Member Month at EFAO! Join EFAO or renew in March and you’ll be entered to win 3 books of their choice from New Society Publishers! Visit the EFAO membership page for more details. \nIn order to make our events accessible to all current and aspiring farmers in Ontario\, EFAO uses a “pay what you can” model. To register using this model\, please complete this form!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/cash-flow-budgeting/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240321T141500
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240227T212357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T191253Z
UID:18907-1711026000-1711030500@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Cover Crops Make Organic No-Till Possible
DESCRIPTION:March is Member Month at EFAO! Every March\, we offer a series of events to prospective members at free or discounted rates\, to give folks a chance to experience membership without the commitment. Members who join EFAO or renew in March (regardless of when their membership expires) will be entered to win 3 books of their choice from New Society Publishers! Visit the EFAO membership page for more details. \nKen Laing presents this EFAO/FaRM webinar which will include a closer look at cover crop use. Attendees will learn from Ken’s wealth of experience with cereal grain\, including knowledge gained in the last 4 years of Ken’s research with Living Labs focusing on vegetable crops. The Living Laboratories Initiative is an integrated approach to agricultural innovation that brings farmers\, scientists\, and other partners together to co-develop\, test\, and monitor new practices and technologies in a real-life context. \nThis webinar will include a Q&A session after the presentation as well\, so bring your questions! Ken will also speak briefly about his work as a mentor with the Farmers for Climate Solutions FaRM program\, including how you can connect with him for more insights. \nThis webinar is part 2 (of 2) of Ken’s Cover Crop winter series. You can attend either or both sessions\, and register for Part 1 “Don’t Farm Naked – An Introduction to Cover Crops” here. \nAbout the speaker \nKen (he/him) grew up on a farm near the town of St. Mary’s. When he studied at the University of Guelph\, Ken’s passion for agriculture led him to earn a degree in horticulture. After completing his studies he moved with his wife\, Martha\, to Martha’s family farm and established Orchard Hill Farm in 1979. For the first phase of their farming career they produced pick-your-own strawberries\, raspberries\, peaches and elderberries. They purchased their first team of draft horses in 1980. In 1989 they began the transition to organic farming and grew some grain crops in addition to the fruit. In 1997 Martha and their daughter Ellen started a small CSA garden producing vegetables to help pay for Ellen’s university tuition. Over the years the CSA became the main enterprise on the farm\, and today livestock is a major focus. From 2020-2023 Ken ran no-till organic vegetable trials with Living Labs – Ontario and EFAO. \nThis event is held in partnership with Farmers for Climate Solutions \nThis event is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Cropping category. Questions about OFCAF should be directed to OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/cover-crops-make-organic-no-till-possible/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240228T202440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T143637Z
UID:18927-1710939600-1710946800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Sovereignty Mini-School: Cross-Generational Seed Stewardship
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Seed Sovereignty Mini-School!\nThe content of this event is geared towards Indigenous growers\, land stewards and community members\, who are invited to access this webinar free of charge! Please use the coupon code SDSCH2 at registration to receive free admission.  \nAll are welcome to attend this two-session webinar series. \nSession #2: Cross-Generational Seed Stewardship – Bridging the Past\, Present\, and Future\nThis intermediate session with Tiffany Traverse will include more discussion\, with opportunities to collectively talk through common barriers to Indigenous food sovereignty.  \nIn this thought-provoking session\, we’ll cover::   \n\nEthical seed sourcing\nHow to research\, record and share the breeding histories and stories of seed\, while also respecting the lineage of seed\nHow to have trust between seed companies and traditional seedkeepers \nHow Indigenous peoples did the selection and adaptation of so many of foods\nIsolation distances and protecting genetics of traditional crops \nIndigenous breeding methods\nSeed has a memory – how do we ensure seed\, food\, and stories are passed up\, across\, and down to all generations?\nHow do we encourage youth and others to get involved in seed work\nWhat is working (and what isn’t) for the Indigenous food sovereignty movement\n\nRegister for Session #1: Embark on Your Seed Keeping Journey – Mastering the Basics \n  \nAbout the speaker: Tiffany Traverse is an Indigenous seed and land steward at Fourth Sister Farm\, a guest in the Peace Region of what’s now known as BC\, on Treaty 8 territory\, homeland of the Dane-zaa peoples. Having grown up on her Great Grandparent’s homestead\, on her peoples’ traditional Secwépemc territory in the Columbia Valley\, Tiffany’s love for growing food and stewarding the land\, comes as naturally as breathing. \nLiving now in northeastern BC\, she continues to foster the belief that if you care for the land\, it will give back to you in droves. Having the privilege of arable land access and a passion for community-led research\, has given Tiffany the ability to participate in variety trials through CANOVI and Seed Savers Exchange\, as well as the Seed Seva Seasonal Mentorship program with Rowen White. Her path has also led her to help conduct a large grow-out and stewardship of rare Indigenous seed under the mentorship of Métis Seedkeeper Caroline Chartrand. \n  \nMarch is Member Month at EFAO! Join EFAO or renew in March and you’ll be entered to win 3 books of their choice from New Society Publishers! Visit the EFAO membership page for more details. \nIn order to make our events accessible to all current and aspiring farmers in Ontario\, EFAO uses a “pay what you can” model. To register using this model\, please complete this form! \nThis webinar is part of EFAO’s Indigenous Outreach and Engagement Initiative\, which is supported by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food and Rural Affairs.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/seed-stewardship/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240222T161705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T161832Z
UID:18812-1710932400-1710936000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Stats 101
DESCRIPTION:A basic understanding of some statistical terms and principles can go a long way toward making your farmer-led research experience (or just reading the research reports) more valuable!  \nIf terms like ”statistical significance” and “P-value” are confusing or meaningless to you\, join EFAO’s research team to learn the basics of statistics relevant to on-farm\, farmer-led research.  \nDuring the webinar\, we will walk through how to use a random number generator and discuss how simple statistical tests such as t-tests and analysis of variance can be performed using free online calculators. We will provide datasets for you to calculate in real time alongside the examples\, so you can practice the skills as you learn them\, and see how they might benefit you in your on-farm research. \nAbout the host \nSarah Larsen (née Hargreaves) leads the Farmer-Led Research Program and Small Grains Program and supports soil health components of EFAO’s education programs. \nSarah holds a Ph.D. in Soil Microbial Ecology from Iowa State University. Raised in Toronto\, Sarah spent three years studying nutrient cycling in the sub-Arctic\, where she found her love of soil microbes as the ultimate recyclers and network builders; followed by 10 years in Iowa\, where applied her passion for soil microbes to agroecosystems. Through her involvement with Practical Farmers of Iowa\, she also learned about the power of farmer-to-farmer networks — the “mycelia” within farming communities — to ignite the curiosity and innovative spirit of farmers. To support farmers in this way in Ontario\, Sarah launched EFAO’s Farmer-Led Research Program in 2016\, EFAO’s Small Grains Program in 2020\, and she also supports soil health components of EFAO’s education programs. When she’s not working with EFAO members\, you can find Sarah tending the land with her partner and daughter at Three Ridges Ecological Farm\, and rekindling the sacred fire of her Michif (Red River Métis) roots.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/stats-101/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240213T212439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T161650Z
UID:18751-1710356400-1710361800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Take Back Control of Your Farm: Creating Space with Greenhouse Automation
DESCRIPTION:March is Member Month at EFAO! Every March\, we offer a series of events to prospective members at free or discounted rates\, to give folks a chance to experience membership without the commitment. Members who join EFAO or renew in March (regardless of when their membership expires) will be entered to win 3 books of their choice from New Society Publishers! Visit the EFAO membership page for more details. \nJoin Guillaume Lambert\, an expert in greenhouse optimization\, and Luke Sheldrick from Terramor Farm\, as they delve into how greenhouse automation can enhance profitability for small-scale farms in 2024 by creating more operational space for farmers. This webinar will open the door to the real advantages and challenges of such systems as represented by an Ontario farmer as well as ORISHA. It can be easy to dismiss automation as something that is only possible for large-scale businesses\, but thinking this way might be stopping you from accessing a worthwhile tool for operating your business better. Bring your questions about automation to the session. \nAttendees will gain precise insights and hear a fellow market gardener’s perspective on the impacts and process of automation. \nTopics covered: \n\nInvestment costs\nImpact on the bottom line\nChallenges of adopting new technology\nBenefits in terms of energy and labor cost savings\, and yield enhancements\n\nSchedule: \n\nIntroduction featuring Guillaume Lambert\, who will share his professional background and journey.\nA 30 minute educational presentation (non-promotional).\nA 20-30 minute personal experience talk by a market gardener (Luke Sheldrick)\nA 15-20 minute Q&A session.\n\nDiscover how this technology can offer strategies to reclaim the reins of your farm’s operation\, and bring your questions to the speakers in the Q&A!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/greenhouse-automation/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T141500
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240227T211446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T161145Z
UID:18902-1710334800-1710339300@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Don’t Farm Naked - An Introduction to Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:March is Member Month at EFAO! Every March\, we offer a series of events to prospective members at free or discounted rates\, to give folks a chance to experience membership without the commitment. Members who join EFAO or renew in March (regardless of when their membership expires) will be entered to win 3 books of their choice from New Society Publishers! Visit the EFAO membership page for more details. \nKen Laing presents this EFAO/FaRM webinar which will include an introduction to cover crop use\, including: \n\nWhy they are used\nHow they are used\nSpecies to use\nSeed sources\nFertility needs\nPlanting strategies\nTermination strategies\nExamples covered for both vegetable and field crops\n\nThis webinar will include a Q&A session after the presentation as well\, so bring your questions! Ken will also speak briefly about his work as a mentor with the Farmers for Climate Solutions FaRM program\, including how you can connect with him for more insights. \nThis webinar is part 1 (of 2) of Ken’s Cover Crop winter series. You can attend either or both sessions\, and register for Part 2 “Cover Crops Make Organic No-Till Possible” here. \nAbout the speaker \nKen (he/him) grew up on a farm near the town of St. Mary’s. When he studied at the University of Guelph\, Ken’s passion for agriculture led him to earn a degree in horticulture. After completing his studies he moved with his wife\, Martha\, to Martha’s family farm and established Orchard Hill Farm in 1979. For the first phase of their farming career they produced pick-your-own strawberries\, raspberries\, peaches and elderberries. They purchased their first team of draft horses in 1980. In 1989 they began the transition to organic farming and grew some grain crops in addition to the fruit. In 1997 Martha and their daughter Ellen started a small CSA garden producing vegetables to help pay for Ellen’s university tuition. Over the years the CSA became the main enterprise on the farm\, and today livestock is a major focus. From 2020-2023 Ken ran no-till organic vegetable trials with Living Labs – Ontario and EFAO.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/dont-farm-naked-an-introduction-to-cover-crops/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240304T162734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T162734Z
UID:19009-1710248400-1710252000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Loop Resource: Redistributing Food Waste to Farms
DESCRIPTION:March is Member Month at EFAO! Every March\, we offer a series of events to prospective members at free or discounted rates\, to give folks a chance to experience membership without the commitment. Members who join EFAO or renew in March (regardless of when their membership expires) will be entered to win 3 books of their choice from New Society Publishers! Visit the EFAO membership page for more details. \nSave money on feed and prevent grocery store “waste” from ending up in the landfill! \nLoop Resource is a program that connects farmers with their local grocery store to pick up food that stores can’t sell in order to feed their animals. This organization started in 2018 in Dawson Creek\, BC\, by a farmer\, Jaime White\, who found that he was working a full-time job in order to feed his animals\, but felt that there had to be a better way so that he could spend more time with his family. He got in touch with his local grocery store to see if they’d be willing to share their unsellable food with him\, and Loop was born. Since then\, they’ve grown to serve almost 4000 farms across Canada and over 350 stores\, and have diverted over 191 MILLION pounds of food from the landfill! \nMeet Jaime and learn more about how Loop works — and how you can get involved — at this FREE member month Q&A! \nMore about Loop \nThe team at Loop believes that food should always be put to its highest and best use\, so wherever possible\, the food goes to charities first (only what they need with no waste management burden) and then farms next to feed their animals. What farmers can’t use goes into their compost pile\, and the loop continues. \nSome typical items that farmers receive in pickups are produce like wilted lettuce\, squished tomatoes\, soft apples and bags of salad mixes. They also get dairy\, like milk past its best-before date\, deli items like fruit or sandwiches\, meat and seafood for dogs and cats\, and other grocery items. \nMembers can learn more about Loop Resource at loopresource.ca \nAbout the speaker \nJaime White is New Projects Director at Loop Resource. Jaime was raised in central BC and currently lives on a farm near Dawson Creek\, BC with his family. Loop was formed to divert unsold food from grocery stores away from the landfill towards charities and to networks of local farms that use it as animal feed. As one of the first farms participating in Loop when it began in 2017\, and with his background in business\, Jaime set up the waivers and insurance that grocery stores required. His continued involvement has helped Loop expand coast to coast in Canada.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/loop-resource-redistributing-food-waste-to-farms/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240228T202241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T191238Z
UID:18936-1709816400-1709823600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Sovereignty Mini-School: Embark on Your Seed Keeping Journey
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Seed Sovereignty Mini-School!\nThe content of this event is geared towards Indigenous growers\, land stewards and community members\, who are invited to access this webinar free of charge! Please use the coupon code SDSCH1 at registration to receive free admission.  \nAll are welcome to attend this two-session webinar series. \nSession #1: Embark on Your Seed Keeping Journey – Mastering the Basics\nJoin Tiffany Traverse for this introductory session designed to help build confidence in choosing\, growing and saving seeds for and from your garden\, using varieties suited to your (and your community’s) specific needs and climatic conditions.  \nTogether\, we’ll explore: \n\nUnderstanding the language on seed packets\nDiscussion of climate zones\nIsolation distances for growing seed\nThe life cycle of seeds\nThreshing\, winnowing\, wet processing\, and storing seeds\nSeason extension\nAdapting for change (drought\, frost\, flood\, food shortage/inflation\, etc.)\nSelecting varieties suited for food storage & preservation (cold storage\, drying\, canning\, etc.)\n\nRegister for Session #2: Cross-Generational Seed Stewardship – Bridging the Past\, Present\, and Future \n  \nAbout the speaker: Tiffany Traverse is an Indigenous seed and land steward at Fourth Sister Farm\, a guest in the Peace Region of what’s now known as BC\, on Treaty 8 territory\, homeland of the Dane-zaa peoples. Having grown up on her Great Grandparent’s homestead\, on her peoples’ traditional Secwépemc territory in the Columbia Valley\, Tiffany’s love for growing food and stewarding the land\, comes as naturally as breathing. \nLiving now in northeastern BC\, she continues to foster the belief that if you care for the land\, it will give back to you in droves. Having the privilege of arable land access and a passion for community-led research\, has given Tiffany the ability to participate in variety trials through CANOVI and Seed Savers Exchange\, as well as the Seed Seva Seasonal Mentorship program with Rowen White. Her path has also led her to help conduct a large grow-out and stewardship of rare Indigenous seed under the mentorship of Métis Seedkeeper Caroline Chartrand. \n  \nMarch is Member Month at EFAO! Join EFAO or renew in March and you’ll be entered to win 3 books of their choice from New Society Publishers! Visit the EFAO membership page for more details. \nThis webinar is part of EFAO’s Indigenous Outreach and Engagement Initiative\, which is supported by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food and Rural Affairs. \nIn order to make our events accessible to all current and aspiring farmers in Ontario\, EFAO uses a “pay what you can” model. To register using this model\, please complete this form!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/mastering-the-basics/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240131T193437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T193437Z
UID:18641-1709730000-1709733600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Small Grains Winter Webinar Series - Organic Weed Management for Small Grains
DESCRIPTION:Managing small grains organically can be a challenge when it comes to crop protection. It’s important to know what tools are available in your organic farming toolkit to manage weeds and other pests to produce the best yields and quality grains possible. \nDr. Martin Entz is a professor in the Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba and inaugural Jarislowsky Chair in Natural Systems Agriculture for Climate Solutions. His research focuses on ecologically-integrated farming systems and empowering farmers with the knowledge and other tools required to design sustainable farming systems adapted to where they live. He’s well-versed in growing small grains\, and has been involved in the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security’s participatory plant-breeding programs\, which empower farmers to make their own plant selections. Dr. Entz knows how challenging it can be to be an ecological farmer – and he’s got plenty of knowledge to share! \nEFAO’s Small Grains Network is funded and supported by the Weston Family Foundation’s Soil Health Initiative. \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/organic-weed-management/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240304T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T115625
CREATED:20240215T174223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T160723Z
UID:18781-1709578800-1709584200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Season Extension
DESCRIPTION:March is Member Month at EFAO! Every March\, we offer a series of events to prospective members at free or discounted rates\, to give folks a chance to experience membership without the commitment. Members who join EFAO or renew in March (regardless of when their membership expires) will be entered to win 3 books of their choice from New Society Publishers! Visit the EFAO membership page for more details. \nAre you curious about the best use of time and space for your operations? Have you incorporated season extension into your plans? Whether you are interested in starting the season sooner or carrying on for longer – this webinar will explore both options for growing in ‘the shoulder seasons’ with insights and examples from Leslie of Cedar Down Farm and Fraser of Aldergrove Organic Farm. Topics addressed will include greenhouse growing\, heat and no-heat scenarios\, crop planning\, and how season extension can impact sales and labour year-round. There will be opportunities to ask questions of both speakers as well.  \nAbout the speakers \nLeslie Moskovits (she/her) owns and manages Cedar Down Farm near Neustadt\, ON\, Saukiing Anishnaabekiing territory\,  with her partner Jeff Boesch.  We farm with a team of dedicated co-farmers – Jess Martin and Ahren Hughes and others who join seasonally.  Cedar Down grows diverse certified organic vegetables for a 200-ish member CSA program providing spring\, summer and winter shares to a local membership and to members in Guelph\, ON.  We also grow veggies for other small local food businesses such as the Conscious Farm Kitchen.  We grow veggies in the field and in 4 hoophouses for about 7 acres of vegetable production and manage about 20 acres total with cover crops for garden rotation.  Cedar Down is committed to serving our community high quality food\, building community relationships and providing meaningful\, equitable and enjoyable employment for our farm team. \nMichael Fraser\, (“Fraser”\, he/him) is the owner/operator of Aldergrove Organic Farm. Located north of Mount Forest in Grey county\, the traditional territory of the Annishnaabek Nation. With the help of six full time seasonal employees\, Aldergrove grows vegetables and cut flowers for two Toronto farmers markets. Growing for market since 2016\, Fraser understands the benefits of season extension growing vegetables in zone 5b. Aldergrove farm currently has under 2 acres in intensive market garden production\, with just over 3/8 acre (17000 sq ft) in protected culture. He looks forward to sharing his experience in season extension with you.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/season-extension/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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