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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230719T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230719T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230717T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230717T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230712T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
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:20260411T171135
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:20260411T171135
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
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:20260411T171135
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:20260411T171135
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:20260411T171135
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:20260411T171135
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:20260411T171135
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:20260411T171135
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230510T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
CREATED:20230419T173640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T173640Z
UID:15787-1683729000-1683734400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Seedling Production and Greenhouse Management
DESCRIPTION:Starting 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. Sophie Clark shares her experience running a professional organic seedling nursery. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Sophie Clark \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/seedling-production-and-greenhouse-management-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230508T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
CREATED:20230419T171743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T172222Z
UID:15782-1683556200-1683561600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Principles of Harvest and Post-Harvest
DESCRIPTION:The moment you’ve been waiting for! You’ve worked hard all season. Nurtured\, watered\, weeded\, trellised\, and talked sweetly to your plants. Now you get to enjoy the fruits of your labour. \nKaren Campbell of Everdale Farm will join us to describe the critical steps to harvest your bounty to achieve the best results. Participants will learn the optimal times to harvest different crops\, techniques for the handling\, cooling and storage to ensure the best quality and optimal shelf-life of your produce. A recording of this event will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Karen Campbell\, Everdale Farm \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/principles-of-harvest-and-post-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:20230503T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
CREATED:20230418T172252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T172322Z
UID:15775-1683124200-1683129600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Weed Management
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will cover the definition and the basic biology of weeds. We will identify the top weeds at Ignatius Farm and go over how to monitor weeds. Tips and strategies for prevention\, as well as tackling weeds with various tools\, hands-on practices\, pesticide alternatives\, and other useful equipment. \nA recording of this event will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Lisa Conroy\, Farm Educator\, Ignatius Farm
URL:https://efao.ca/event/weed-management-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230501T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
CREATED:20230418T171651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T171651Z
UID:15771-1682951400-1682956800@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-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230420T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230420T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
CREATED:20230403T184814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T184814Z
UID:15481-1681983000-1681988400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Indoor Growing
DESCRIPTION:This 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. \n  \nSpeaker: Lisa Conroy\, Farm Educator\, Ignatius Farm \n \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/introduction-to-indoor-growing-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
CREATED:20230403T184916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T190237Z
UID:15477-1681896600-1681902000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Identifying and Controlling Pests and Diseases
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately we are not the only ones who find our crops tasty!  There is a whole world of insects and diseases 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 and diseases throughout the growing season.    \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Lisa Conroy\, Farm Educator\, Ignatius Farm
URL:https://efao.ca/event/identifying-and-controlling-pests-and-diseases-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230418T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
CREATED:20230403T185019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T190144Z
UID:15471-1681810200-1681815600@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. \n  \nSpeaker: David Thompson\, Farm Labour Project Coordinator\, National Farmers Union Ontario
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farm-workers-rights-and-responsibilities-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230417T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230417T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
CREATED:20230403T185232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T185254Z
UID:15466-1681723800-1681729200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Botany for Farmers and Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:This 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. \n  \nSpeaker: Lisa Conroy\, Farm Educator\, Ignatius Farm \n \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/botany-for-farmers-and-gardeners-2023/
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:20230414T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
CREATED:20230403T150043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T185412Z
UID:15459-1681464600-1681470000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Language of Ecological Agriculture and Food Systems in Ontario - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:*Part 1 of this session will take place on April 13 from 9:30am – 11:00am. \n  \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.   \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Thorsten Arnold\, Grey-Bruce Centre for Agroecology and Persephone Market Garden \n \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/language-of-ecological-agriculture-and-food-systems-in-ontario-part-2-2023/
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:20230413T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230413T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
CREATED:20230403T145853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T185457Z
UID:15453-1681378200-1681383600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Language of Ecological Agriculture and Food Systems in Ontario - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:*Part 2 of this session will take place on April 14 from 9:30am – 11:00am. \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.   \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Thorsten Arnold\, Grey-Bruce Centre for Agroecology and Persephone Market Garden \n \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/language-of-ecological-agriculture-part-1-2023/
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:20230412T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230412T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
CREATED:20230403T145627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T185540Z
UID:15434-1681291800-1681297200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Soil is the foundation of growing healthy food.  Learn the properties of soils and how to maintain and build soil health.  We will discuss the types of soils and their attributes\, how to keep soils healthy and what activities contribute to degrading\, maintaining\, and building healthy soils.   \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Dr. Sarah Larsen\, Soil Microbial Ecologist and Research & Small Grains Program Director\, Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/introduction-to-soil-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:20230411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
CREATED:20230403T145431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T185631Z
UID:15430-1681205400-1681210800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Organic Growing
DESCRIPTION:Are 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. \n  \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 \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/introduction-to-organic-growing-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
CREATED:20230314T170354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T151401Z
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SUMMARY:Tips & Tools for the Research Season and Farmer Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Get a handle on what an on-farm research project entails\, and bring your questions for farmer-researchers Michelle Dang\, Angie Koch\, and Dean Orr\, and EFAO’s Research Team. \nConducting on-farm research in the midst of an already busy growing season requires organization and foresight to find systems that work for your farm. After a short presentation by EFAO’s Research Team\, we will have a panel discussion with current participants in EFAO’s Farmer-Led Research Program\, followed by an open question and answer period. \nThis webinar is open to anyone interested in farmer-led or on-farm research and will be recorded and shared with participants following the live event.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/tips-tools-2023/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Hedgerows and Hedgelaying in North America
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is available to all at the member registration rate\, as a part of Member Month! EFAO members get great perks including free and reduced cost events – join today! \nNorth American hedgerows\, also known as fencerows\, shelterbelt or windbreaks\, are diverse in structure and usage\, but usually little or no management is regularly undertaken. ‘European’-style hedgerows or living fences planted with management in mind were established by early settlers who wanted to recreate their homeland landscapes and protect soils. By the twentieth century\, they had all but disappeared\, primarily due to the modernization and intensification of agriculture. \nHedgerows have received more attention in North America recently because of the rise in interest in agroforestry and socio-ecology (homesteading\, transition cultures\, localism and sense-of place) resting on evidence for the growth of ecosystem services delivered by hedgerows. In this webinar Jim Jones will give a brief history of hedgerows\, outlining their ecological and social importance\, and give an overview of management through the concept of the hedgerow cycle and the traditional skill of hedgelaying. Jim has 15 years of experience in hedgerow ecology and management\, first as an ecologist in the UK and more recently as Manager of the Hedgerows in The Ontario Landscape project at The University of Waterloo. He currently runs hedgelaying training courses through the Ontario Land Skills Network and consults on Hedgerow projects with his partner in their business The Hedgerow Co.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/hedgerows-hedgelaying-in-north-america/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230320T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
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SUMMARY:Cover Cropping Strategies for Market Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:This session is free as a part of EFAO’s Member Month\, with thanks to the On Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) for their financial support. EFAO members get great perks including free and reduced cost events- join today! \n  \nCover crops are a key component of building soil health\, cycling nutrients\, and practicing ecological and regenerative agriculture- but it takes some learning to find the right cover cropping mixes\, timing\, termination strategies\, and rotations for your context. In this panel\, join several market gardeners who are passionate about cover cropping as they share what’s worked for them and what they’ve learned along the way\, and answer your cover cropping questions. This session will focus on cover cropping strategies for market gardens that operate at a human-powered and/or “BCS scale” rather than a tractor scale; however many of the lessons learned will be transferable to other scales and equipment types. \n  \nModerator: Angie Koch- Fertile Ground CSA \nPanelists: Brenda Hsueh (Black Sheep Farm)\, Ekow Stone (FoodShare)\, Jesse Way (Milky Way Farm)\, Martina Schaefer (Spiral Farm) \nThis webinar is an OSCIA-recognized On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Knowledge Sharing Event for applicants with approved Cover Cropping projects. Participants must attend this session live in order to count it as a KSE. Questions about OFCAF should be directed to OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org
URL:https://efao.ca/event/cover-cropping-strategies-for-market-gardeners/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
CREATED:20230221T193055Z
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SUMMARY:High Yield\, Reduced Tillage Organic Corn & Soybeans
DESCRIPTION:Brett Israel of 3Gen Organics will share highlights of the successes and challenges on his path to reducing tillage in an organic farm system. Along with the highs of 250 bu/ac organic corn to the lows of 20 bu/ac organic soybeans\, Brett will share learnings from his Living Lab – Ontario trials looking at organic systems for no-till soybeans and reduced-till soybeans\, and “alfalfa-fueled corn” — organic field corn that they grow with alfalfa as the sole source of additional nitrogen.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/high-yield-reduced-tillage-organic-corn-soybeans/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230315T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
CREATED:20230210T154504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T154504Z
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SUMMARY:Millers & Distillers: Small Grains Processing in Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Looking for opportunities beyond the elevator? Join us to hear from two Ontario businesses offering niche opportunities for small grains processing in the province.  \nMike Hook joins us from Last Straw Distillery\, an award-winning craft distillery in Vaughn. He’ll share about Last Straw\, in particular about their single farm whisky program\, which is focused on working directly with regenerative small grains growers to source grain. These are distilled separately\, to make whiskies that are 100% from a single farm\, and tell the story of the farm\, farmer\,  and regenerative ag. \nKevin Stewart from Ottawa Valley Grain Products knows both sides of the business\, being both farmer and miller. OVGP’s main crop they work with is barley\, cleaning and dehulling barley to make pot and pearled barley found in soups and stews.They also make whole grain barley flour which is a specialty high nutrient flour. OVGP also works with other grains such as wheat\, rye\, spelt\, red fife and oats\, and is expanding their capacity and the crops they can work with.  \nCome on out to learn about the local processing sector and how your farm may be able to get directly involved!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/millers-distillers-small-grains-processing-in-ontario/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T171135
CREATED:20230210T152045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T162944Z
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SUMMARY:Small Grains Meet Up: Cover Crops and Small Grains
DESCRIPTION:We asked and you answered – you want to talk about cover crops in your small grains crop rotations! \nCome on out for a conversational\, discussion-based hour with other farmers interested in cover cropping with their small grains.  \nBrett Israel of 3Gen Organics will be there to kick off our discussion! 3Gen Organics is a multigenerational family farm in Wallenstein\, Ontario\, where they grow 540 acres of corn\, soybeans\, small grains and hay crops to fuel their organic pork production. Brett and his family are innovators determined to continue to improve their rotations\, and one tool they use is cover crops! We’ll be inspired by 3Gen & then dive into all of our collective cover crop challenges.  \nTune in to share your own cover cropping experiences\, ask questions and discuss solutions. Whether you’ve been growing grains for 50 years or you’re still looking for the perfect piece of land\, you’re welcome to come and see what we can learn together. \nThis event is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event for Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) applicants with a project under the Cover Cropping category.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-grains-meet-up-cover-crops-and-small-grains/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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