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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230607T143000
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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:20260411T213300
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230524T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T140303Z
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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:20260411T213300
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:20260411T213300
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:20260411T213300
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230501T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
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:20260411T213300
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
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:20260411T213300
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:20260411T213300
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230414T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230413T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230413T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230412T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230412T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
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:20260411T213300
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230329T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230329T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
CREATED:20230314T170354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T151401Z
UID:15281-1680084000-1680087600@efao.ca
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230327T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
CREATED:20230314T173119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T165514Z
UID:15277-1679918400-1679923800@efao.ca
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:20260411T213300
CREATED:20230314T163621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T190959Z
UID:15271-1679313600-1679319000@efao.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230315T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
CREATED:20230221T193055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T170500Z
UID:15032-1678906800-1678912200@efao.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230315T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
CREATED:20230210T154504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T154504Z
UID:14879-1678885200-1678888800@efao.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
CREATED:20230210T152045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T162944Z
UID:14874-1678280400-1678284000@efao.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
CREATED:20230130T203048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T171142Z
UID:14837-1678190400-1678195800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Advanced Digital Marketing for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:As part of EFAO’s Member Month this webinar is being offered at member pricing for everyone!  \nBecome an EFAO member today and receive discounts on all educational events\, from webinars\, courses\, workshops\, the EFAO conference\, and more. \nWith ever-changing algorithms and balancing day-to-day farm tasks\, social media and digital marketing can feel overwhelming\, with little return. In this advanced session you will learn how to bypass algorithm changes\, effectively speak to your target audience\, and turn your marketing efforts into tangible sales. Participants will discuss how to effectively use Google\, Facebook\, Instagram\, and Email Marketing in light of ever-evolving algorithm changes. This webinar will be taught by farmer and florist Akosua Asare. Prior to becoming a farmer\, Akosua ran a 6-figure e-commerce business that helped land her on CBC Dragon’s Den. During this session with EFAO\, she will share what she learned and how she’s applied those lessons to marketing her farm business\, re.Planted. \nAbout the Instructor:\nAkosua Asare is the head farmer & florist at re.Planted Farm & Floral Studio in Deep River\, Ontario. She grows vegetables and cuts flowers for the market using regenerative growing practices on just under 1500sq ft of space. In her former life\, Akosua ran an e-commerce business that helped land her on CBC’s Dragons Den. Drawing from this experience\, Akosua effectively utilizes social media to grow her farm business\, both locally and across Canada.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/advanced-digital-marketing-for-farmers/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
CREATED:20230123T161747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T143408Z
UID:14745-1677074400-1677078000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Outstanding Oats: New Research
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Joshua Nasielski and farmer collaborators like Jason Seed are working to improve oat standability in research projects at the Ontario Crop Research Centres in New Liskeard and Winchester. \n  \nNasielski is evaluating the impact of agronomic interventions like row spacing\, seeding depth\, seeding rate\, nitrogen applications and the use of a plant growth regulator on oat lodging. \n  \nTune in to hear him explain key findings from the research\, and elaborate on next steps researchers can take to continually improve oat production in the province. Also\, Seed will give the farmer perspective on the importance of this research for oat growers in the region\, and the experience of collaborating with academic institutions to find solutions.  \n  \nWe’ll chat about the science\, agronomy\, and also about the farmer-researcher relationship and the key role farmer collaborators play in this type of research. Bring your curious mind and lots of questions!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/outstanding-oats/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
CREATED:20230123T154844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T174213Z
UID:14736-1676466000-1676469600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Grains are Good: Small Scale Small Grains & Baking the Bread
DESCRIPTION:Meet farmer Josh Suppan of Fat Chance Farmstead. Josh grows organic fruit\, vegetables and grains on about 30 acres in Harrowsmith (just north of Kingston)\, Ontario.  \n  \nJosh markets his produce through a weekly food box program\, where patrons come to the farm once a week to load up on veggies and strawberries. But what about the grain? Josh partnered with Grains and Goods farmstead and bakery in Sydenham (east of Harrowsmith) to tackle that! Josh and Roland Jensch from Grains and Goods work together to grow the grain and mill the flour\, then Roland purchases Josh’s flour and bakes bread in his stone oven imported from Germany. The flour and bread is then available for purchase through Grains and Goods.  \n  \nCome hear from Josh about his journey to the farmstead\, how he began growing small grains\, and his relationship with the milling and baking side of the project. Let him inspire your own small grains journey.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/grains-are-good/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
CREATED:20230123T160643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T160643Z
UID:14741-1675861200-1675864800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Small Grains Meet Up: Introduce Yourself!
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a farmer or aspiring farmer interested in small grains in Ontario\, we want to meet you!  \n  \nThis is an opportunity to share a little about yourself\, your farm & your small grains goals. Tune in prepared to say hello and meet other farmers. 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.  \n  \nBring your questions about EFAO’s Small Grains Program & your suggestions for topics for future Small Grains programs! Wondering how else you can get involved? Come & find out!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-grains-introduce-yourself/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
CREATED:20230111T200910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T180342Z
UID:14627-1674651600-1674655200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Nitrogen Gains for Small Grains
DESCRIPTION:Nitrogen is a hot topic on this year’s ag conference circuit – we’re narrowing in on how to manage this key nutrient in your small grain crops!  \nJoin us to hear from Lyss Gingras\, CCA for Agronomy Advantage. Lyss completed undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Guelph studying plants\, insects\, and integrated pest management. They have extensive experience in agricultural research\, scouting and agronomy and a passion for plants\, insects\, agriculture and dogs.   \nLyss will explain how to get the most benefit from nitrogen for your crop while minimizing negative impact on the environment. They’ll go over 4-R principles and answer your nitrogen questions. Get a nitrogen fertility plan in place for your small grains season!  \nThis event is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event for Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) applicants with a project under the Nitrogen Management category.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/nitrogen-gains-for-small-grains/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
CREATED:20221031T182903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155034Z
UID:14242-1668609000-1668614400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Financing your Farm
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program is FREE for everyone! This program is a project of Employment Ontario and is funded in part by the Canadian Government and the Ontario Government\, and is a collaboration between the Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union Ontario. \n  \n*Funding stipulations require participants to fill out a pdf registration form\, which you will receive upon registration for this event. Data will be collected and handled by Ignatius Jesuit Centre and the NFU -O and will be treated as confidential and only shared with the funding agency.  \n  \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nFinancing your Farm:\n  \nFinancing 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). \n  \nSpeakers: TBD \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/financing-your-farm-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
CREATED:20221031T182327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155042Z
UID:14238-1668591000-1668596400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Meeting Small Business Requirements on the Farm
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program is FREE for everyone! This program is a project of Employment Ontario and is funded in part by the Canadian Government and the Ontario Government\, and is a collaboration between the Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union Ontario. \n  \n*Funding stipulations require participants to fill out a pdf registration form\, which you will receive upon registration for this event. Data will be collected and handled by Ignatius Jesuit Centre and the NFU -O and will be treated as confidential and only shared with the funding agency.  \n  \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nMeeting Small Business Requirements on the Farm:\n  \nHow do you ensure you are doing everything you need to be doing as a business? From registering your farm business\, to accessing business advantages\, to choosing a sole proprietorship versus incorporating\, there is a lot to consider! Kristel Manes from the Guelph-Wellington Business Centre will help participants understand what they should be doing in order to meet all requirements and ensure best practices. \n  \nSpeakers: Kristel Manes\, Executive Director of the Guelph-Wellington Business Centre & Tony Morris \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/meeting-small-business-requirements-on-the-farm-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
CREATED:20221031T181115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155100Z
UID:14234-1668436200-1668441600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Assembling your Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program is FREE for everyone! This program is a project of Employment Ontario and is funded in part by the Canadian Government and the Ontario Government\, and is a collaboration between the Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union Ontario. \n  \n*Funding stipulations require participants to fill out a pdf registration form\, which you will receive upon registration for this event. Data will be collected and handled by Ignatius Jesuit Centre and the NFU -O and will be treated as confidential and only shared with the funding agency.  \n  \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nAssembling Your Business Plan:\n  \nA business plan is an essential tool in communicating your farm business’ needs\, goals and challenges and is often used to secure financing\, make sound decisions and keep your plans on track. This workshop will provide a business plan outline and provide tips and ideas about how best to incorporate farm-specific components.  \n  \nSpeakers: David Alexander\, Everdale \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/assembling-your-business-plan-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T213300
CREATED:20221031T161020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155107Z
UID:14229-1668418200-1668423600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Recordkeeping
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program is FREE for everyone! This program is a project of Employment Ontario and is funded in part by the Canadian Government and the Ontario Government\, and is a collaboration between the Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union Ontario. \n  \n*Funding stipulations require participants to fill out a pdf registration form\, which you will receive upon registration for this event. Data will be collected and handled by Ignatius Jesuit Centre and the NFU -O and will be treated as confidential and only shared with the funding agency.  \n  \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nRecordkeeping:\n  \nSmall businesses have an incredible amount of data to track.  Join us for this half day workshop where we will discuss a variety of methods and tools for recordkeeping that can be used in a wide range of applications for farms of different scales. \n  \nSpeakers: David Alexander\, Everdale \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/recordkeeping-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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