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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231106T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20231025T184449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T184449Z
UID:17954-1699263000-1699268400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Marketing and Distribution
DESCRIPTION:How do you create a successful marketing campaign for your business? This workshop will discuss how you conduct market research\, how you price your product and effectively promote it\, and how you evaluate market opportunities and possibilities. We will also be looking at distributions and the various models for getting your product to the consumer. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: David Alexander\, Everdale Farm with guest farmer TBA \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/marketing-and-distribution-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231103T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20231019T174252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T185526Z
UID:17913-1699021800-1699027200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:What are co-ops and what does a farm co-op look like?
DESCRIPTION:Co-ops are collectively-owned and democratically-run businesses that put people and planet over profits. Join our two speakers as we learn about different types of co-ops and what being part of a farm coop can look like. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: Christine Clarke\, Freedom Dreams Co-operative Education & TBA \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/what-are-coops-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231103T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20231019T173535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T173535Z
UID:17906-1699003800-1699009200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Financing Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Financing is a major barrier to many new farmers. This panel will provide an overview of some of the different types of financing options and programs for new farmers and the requirements for them. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the representatives from different financing institutions and organizations (such as Fair Finance Fund and Alterna). \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: Sally Miller\, Fair Finance Fund \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/financing-your-farm-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231101T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20231019T135244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T185203Z
UID:17900-1698849000-1698854400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Planning for Production
DESCRIPTION:Having a product to sell is the first step in running an agricultural business. Learn the steps needed and tools available to begin developing a production plan.  Learn about different models and scales of production supports and find out what will work best for your business. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: David Alexander\, Everdale Farm with guest farmer TBA \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/planning-for-production-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231101T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231101T153000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20231010T193410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T193410Z
UID:17861-1698847200-1698852600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Contract Seed Growing / Culture de semences sous contrat
DESCRIPTION:As interest in and markets for regional seed expand\, more farmers are interested in contract seed production. Join us for this virtual session – a follow-up to our popular 2021 Contract Growing webinar – to dive deeper into the world of contract seed production\, discuss strategies for connecting buyers and sellers\, and share ideas for how to strengthen relationships in our regional seed systems. Webinar in English with bilingual slides. Speakers: Jenny Fortier (Northern Wildflowers)\, Marie-Claude Comeau (la Radicule)\, and representatives of a Seed Workers Organizing Group\, Lindsay Klaunig\, Heron Breen\, and Edmund Frost. \n— \nAlors que l’intérêt et les marchés pour les semences régionales se développent\, de plus en plus d’agriculteurs s’intéressent à la production de semences sous contrat. Rejoignez-nous pour cette session virtuelle – un suivi de notre populaire webinaire de 2021 – pour en apprendre davantage sur la production contractuelle de semences\, discuter des stratégies pour mettre en relation les acheteurs et les vendeurs\, et partager des idées sur la façon de renforcer les relations au niveau régional. Webinaire en anglais avec diapositives bilingues. Présentateurs.trices : Jenny Fortier (Northern Wildflowers)\, Marie-Claude Comeau (la Radicule)\, et représentant(e)s du Seed Workers Organizing Group\, Lindsay Klaunig\, Heron Breen\, and Edmund Frost.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/contract-seed-growing/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231101T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20231019T134703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T134703Z
UID:17894-1698831000-1698836400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Holistic Farm Design
DESCRIPTION:Are you wanting to start a farm business but are not sure where to start? This workshop will cover the bigger picture questions surrounding the development of a whole farm plan. Where are you now and where are you headed? How will an agricultural business fit with the rest of your life and in your community?  What will be your enterprise of focus and how do you determine the scale of your business? These questions\, your questions and more will be discussed. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: David Alexander\, Everdale Farm with guest farmer Carl Leslie \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/holistic-farm-design-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231025T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230809T145644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T200048Z
UID:16986-1698244200-1698249600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Vegetable Crop Planning
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will give participants an introduction to vegetable crop planning. What do you plan to grow\, how much\, and where? Angie Koch of Fertile Ground Farm will share her over 15 years of experience in crop planning and offer tools and ideas to think about when doing your own crop plan. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Angie Koch\, Fertile Ground Farm \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/vegetable-crop-planning-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231018T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230809T144052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T145949Z
UID:16977-1697639400-1697644800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Yoga for farmers: Restoring the nervous system & fascia
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/yoga-for-farmers-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231017T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231017T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230927T210812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T182321Z
UID:17760-1697545800-1697551200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Germination Testing
DESCRIPTION:Description en français suit. Ce webinar sera en anglais avec diapositives bilingue. \n\nSeed Germination Testing: the importance\, methods\, and legalities \n\nKnowing your seeds’ germination rates is key to quality assurance for anyone sharing or selling seed. Knowing and sharing your seeds’ germination rates helps you meet national seed quality standards and helps build confidence in the quality and performance of regionally grown seed. Join us to learn about germination testing methods\, strategies\, tips\, and best practices for different scales and models of seed businesses. Webinar in English with bilingual slides. \nSpeakers: Aaron Lyons (Hawthorn Farm)\, Dr. Axel Diederichsen and Debbie Nordstrom (Plant Gene Resources Canada)\, Chris Thoreau (BC Seeds\, Canadian Organic Vegetable Improvement program). \n—————————————————————————————— \nLa connaissance des taux de germination de vos semences est essentielle pour gager la qualité des semences que vous vendez ou partagez. Connaître et communiquer les taux de germination de vos semences vous aide à respecter les normes nationales de qualité et à renforcer la confiance dans la qualité des semences cultivées dans la région. Rejoignez-nous pour découvrir les méthodes de test de germination\, les stratégies\, les conseils et les meilleures pratiques pour les différentes échelles et modèles d’entreprises semencières. Webinaire en anglais avec diapositives bilingues. Présentateurs.trices : Aaron Lyons (Hawthorn Farm)\, Dr. Axel Diederichsen et Debbie Nordstrom (Ressources phytogénétiques du Canada)\, Chris Thoreau (BC Seeds\, ALÉBIO)
URL:https://efao.ca/event/seed-germination-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231016T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230809T144754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T184729Z
UID:16982-1697466600-1697472000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in producing some of your seed on-farm? In this webinar you will learn what crops are easiest for beginner-level seed production\, how to plan your production to minimize cross pollination\, the number of  plants required to maintain genetic viability and varietal strength as well as how to collect\, clean and store your seed. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Rebecca Ivanoff\, Seed Program Manager\, EFAO \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/seed-saving-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230927T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230809T143059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T173604Z
UID:16973-1695825000-1695830400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:What to look for when looking for land
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion about the dos\, the don’ts\, the mistakes and best tips to search for and find the right property to start your farm dream. We will talk about purchasing as well as renting land. This event will include a Q&A so get your questions ready! \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: Angel Beyde\, EFAO\, Lorne Jamieson and Martina Schaefer\, Spiral Farm \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/what-to-look-for-when-looking-for-land-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230925T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230925T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230908T173315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T173315Z
UID:17273-1695652200-1695657600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Starting a cattle herd
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in adding cattle to your farm\, now or in the future? Join Katrina for this webinar discussing what you need to start your herd.  We will talk about the infrastructure\, fencing\, and the many other considerations you need to take into account before you start.  \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Katrina McQuail\, Meeting  Place Organic farm \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/starting-a-cattle-herd/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230920T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230908T172732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T172732Z
UID:17269-1695220200-1695225600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Selling at a Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:What makes a stall at a Farmers’ market successful? Hear from 2 farmers from different regions in Ontario about their experiences vending at farmers’ markets\, as well as lessons and tips they have learned. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: Kyle Warren County Left Farm\, Isaiah Katerberg Duurzame Growers \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/selling-at-a-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230918T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230908T171843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T171843Z
UID:17265-1695047400-1695052800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Preserving the harvest
DESCRIPTION:Join Anterra and Lisa from Ignatius Farm as they discuss different methods of food preservation\, why we do it\, what methods they like to use as well as tips and tricks they have learned along the way. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: Anterra Vsetula-Sheffield and Lisa Conroy\, Farm Educators at Ignatius Farm \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/preserving-the-harvest-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230913T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230727T145210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T135303Z
UID:16901-1694615400-1694620800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Permaculture Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Permaculture is an ethical\, holistic design system centered around earth care. Hear from three permaculture practitioners on what permaculture means to them and how they use it in their work\, business\, and life. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: Bonita Ford\, Nicola Thomas\, and Jane Hayes \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/permaculture-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230911T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230908T160544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T160544Z
UID:17257-1694442600-1694448000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Beyond Land Acknowledgements
DESCRIPTION:Join Indigenous Councillor\, author\, and community educator Chrystal Toop from the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg along with farmer and community facilitator Paul Wartman from Nova Scotia/Mi’kma’ki for a creative exercise that guides participants through a 4-step planning tool to include reconciliatory justice into our everyday actions. Informed by their experiences\, participants will reflect on how they can take meaningful action. You will leave with resources to continue learning\, next steps to integrate better relations into your lives and farming careers\, and inspiration from the group. Plus\, you’ll be practicing a sweet little planning tool that you can apply to any situation. Everyone is welcome\, bring a pen/pencil\, and paper. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: Chrystal Toop from Blackbird Medicines and Paul Wartman from Flororen Farm \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/beyond-land-acknowledgements-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230726T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230605T143657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T143657Z
UID:16507-1690381800-1690387200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:How to Strengthen and Get Fit while Farming
DESCRIPTION:Farming can “back-breaking” work\, but it shouldn’t be! During this hands on webinar you will be lead into a practice on how to do simple and effective exercises and movements to strengthen and stretch your body to prepare for and thrive during the ascending season. It will start with body awareness\, then posture and finally targeted exercises. \nThere will be a PDF that you can print and use as a tool to practice what you have learned “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/how-to-strengthen-and-get-fit-while-farming-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230724T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230605T143021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T143021Z
UID:16503-1690209000-1690214400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Composting
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to recycle nutrients back into the soil to build your growing space and community! This webinar includes a recorded tour of an on-farm compost operation using passive windrow\, ASP\, vermicomposting\, and three-bin composting systems for re-processing valuable farm and food resources into compost. Designed for growers on numerous scales we will cover the basics and mechanics of composting along with an open Q and A to answer your compost-related questions. \nParticipants will also get access to an online book about recycling food resources and compost in Ontario. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Fianna Dirks \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/composting-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230719T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230605T142459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T142533Z
UID:16493-1689777000-1689782400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Field Day at Pfisterer Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual tour of Pfisterer farm – a first generation 100 acre farm just outside of Damascus Ontario. They produce sustainably-raised pastured meats\, free range eggs\, and seasonal products sold direct to consumer along with field crops and custom farming. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Jess Pfisterer\, Pfisterer Farm \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/virtual-field-day-at-pfisterer-farm/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230717T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230717T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230605T141946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T141946Z
UID:16492-1689604200-1689609600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Farmer Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Farming can be a stressful job. Many aspects of farming come with significant challenges such as high financial risk\, heavy physical labour\, extreme weather and unpredictable supply chains. Unfortunately\, farmers tend to be less likely to seek the help of professionals. Join us for this webinar to find out about programs geared towards helping farmers address their mental health challenges and learn some tips to help you cope with day to day stress. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Canadian Mental Health Association\, Agriculture Wellness Ontario \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farmer-mental-health-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230712T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230515T202518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T202518Z
UID:16276-1689172200-1689177600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Flower Production
DESCRIPTION:Flowers are one of the most profitable crops to grow per square foot. Join us for this webinar where we discuss how to efficiently and successfully begin growing or add floral crops to your current production system\, using regenerative growing practices\, and how to market those flowers for farmers’ markets\, boutiques\, wholesalers\, and wedding clients! \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Akosua Asare\, rePlanted Farm and Florals \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/flower-production-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230710T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230515T201934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T202101Z
UID:16272-1688999400-1689004800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Orchard Care
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a holistic fruit tree care workshop focused on summer pruning\, and how pruning integrates with key aspects of fruit tree botany and physiology\, pest management strategies\, and other best practices for maintaining a healthy and productive home orchard. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Matt Soltys\, The Urban Orchardist \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/orchard-care-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230626T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230419T174830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T135026Z
UID:15795-1687789800-1687795200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Irrigation Principles
DESCRIPTION:Water is Life. \nPlants definitely require water to thrive and survive and in this webinar David Alexander of Everdale Farm will introduce in-depth the principles of irrigation and the many options available according to your needs. David will explain the importance of monitoring water stress on plants and when and how much to irrigate. \nA recording of this event will be available. \nSpeaker: David Alexander\, Everdale Farm \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/irrigation-principles-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230515T201131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T201150Z
UID:15907-1687357800-1687363200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Land Regeneration and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:What is your connection to the soil? Honouring and taking care of the land is woven into Indigenous cultures all over the world. Before we can move forward in regeneration and reconciliation we must look back at the knowledge from our past\, to remember those who came before us\, and remember our relationship to the land. Our job as ecological farmers is to start with examining our relationship to the land as well as the past and current inequities that are taking place. Participants will watch a section of  a recorded interview with Cindy Crowe\, Elder\, Lodgekeeper\, author\, and band member of the Opwaaganisiniing (Red Rock Indian Band). Join Nicola as she guides us to examine those connections. A recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Nicola Thomas\, Sankofa Ecological Wellness \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/land-regeneration-and-reconciliation-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230619T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230505T191044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T191044Z
UID:15903-1687185000-1687190400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Artisanal Livestock Production
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about keeping a diversity of livestock in an ecologically sustainable manner? Join Josh from Evermeadow Farm to learn more about the practical aspects of keeping pasture raised poultry as well as how they integrate sheep and pigs into their farm. At Evermeadow Farm they believe that economically viable agriculture is not only compatible with widespread ecological restoration but may actually be essential to it. \nA recording of this event will be available. \nSpeaker: Joshua Noiseux\, Evermeadow Farm \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/artisanal-livestock-production-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230614T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230505T185337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T185337Z
UID:15899-1686753000-1686758400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Keeping Sheep
DESCRIPTION:Are 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-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230612T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230505T184531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T184531Z
UID:15895-1686580200-1686585600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Growing Medicinal Herbs
DESCRIPTION:Join Shabina Lafleur-Gangji as she shares her experience with growing herbs for medicine and tea\, including how growing herbs is different from growing vegetables\, harvest and drying techniques\, as well as tips and tricks she has found useful over the years. \nA recording of this event will be available. \nSpeaker: Shabina Lafleur-Gangji\, co-director of  Seed\, Soil and Spirit School \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/growing-medicinal-herbs-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230607T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230505T183523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T190144Z
UID:15891-1686148200-1686153600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Bee Keeping
DESCRIPTION:What’s all the buzz about beekeeping? Join the Tuckamore Bee Company crew to learn about the basics of keeping bees\, what you need to get started and some common challenges for beginners. \nA recording of this event will be available. \nSpeaker: Alison Van Alten\, Tuckamore Bee Company \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/bee-keeping-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230605T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230505T181657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T181657Z
UID:15887-1685975400-1685980800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Setting up an Urban Farm
DESCRIPTION:Want to farm but you live 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. \nA recording of this event will be available. \nSpeaker: Elana Evans \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/setting-up-an-urban-farm-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230524T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T082429
CREATED:20230419T174241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T140303Z
UID:15791-1684938600-1684944000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Cover Crops and Green Manures
DESCRIPTION:*Please note that this event has been rescheduled to Wednesday May 24th* \nWhat is cover cropping and green manure? This webinar will answer these questions and more\, and discuss why they’re important in crop rotations. Learn how the practice of cover cropping and green manure can 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-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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