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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230412T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230412T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
CREATED:20230403T145627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T185540Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
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:20260412T031325
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:20260412T031325
CREATED:20230314T173119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T165514Z
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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:20260412T031325
CREATED:20230314T163621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T190959Z
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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:20260412T031325
CREATED:20230221T193055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T170500Z
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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:20260412T031325
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230308T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230307T133000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
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:20260412T031325
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:20260412T031325
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:20260412T031325
CREATED:20230123T160643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T160643Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T140000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
CREATED:20230111T200910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230113T180342Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
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:20260412T031325
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221109T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
CREATED:20221031T160119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155115Z
UID:14225-1667986200-1667991600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Innovative Models of Land Access
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  \nInnovative Models of Land Access:\n  \nOne of the top barriers for new farmers is access to land. Join three farmers as they share their stories and ideas around innovative land access models. They will also discuss organizations and supports that could be helpful in your own land access journey. \n  \nSpeakers: TBD \n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/innovative-models-of-land-access-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221107T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
CREATED:20221031T155524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155122Z
UID:14221-1667831400-1667836800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Finances and Budgets
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  \nFinances and Budgets:\n  \nThis workshop will focus on the key financial information that every small business owner should know. We will move from terminology into different ways of organizing your business monetary information. \n  \nSpeaker: David Alexander\, Everdale \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/finances-and-budgets-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221107T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
CREATED:20221019T145313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155130Z
UID:14206-1667813400-1667818800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Marketing and Distribution
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  \nMarketing and Distribution:\n  \nHow 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. \n  \nSpeaker: David Alexander\, Everdale \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/marketing-and-distribution-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221104T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
CREATED:20221018T174000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155138Z
UID:14201-1667572200-1667577600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:What are co-ops\, and why do they matter now?
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  \nWhat are co-ops\, and why do they matter now?:\n  \nCo-ops are collectively-owned and democratically-run businesses that put people and planet over profits. As we ‘build back better’ in a post-COVID world\, what role can co-ops play in creating more equitable and inclusive workplaces? \n  \nSpeaker: Christine Clarke\, Freedom Dreams Co-operative Education \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/what-are-co-ops/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
CREATED:20221018T173127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155149Z
UID:14197-1667554200-1667559600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Human Resources for Small-scale Farm Operations
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  \nAn Introduction to Human Resources for Small-scale Farm Operations:\n  \nWhat makes for a good farm employer? This webinar will provide an overview of: a) Hiring and incentives; b) HR fundamentals; c) Interpersonal dynamics\, training\, and retention; and d) Planning\, task management\, and delegation. \n  \nSpeaker: Brian Tammi\, Paradise Fields Farm \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/human-resources-for-farms/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
CREATED:20221018T172233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155155Z
UID:14192-1667399400-1667404800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Planning for Production
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  \nPlanning for Production:\n  \nHaving 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. \n  \nSpeaker: David Alexander\, Everdale \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/planning-for-production-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T110000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
CREATED:20221018T171310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155201Z
UID:14186-1667381400-1667386800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Holistic Farm Design
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  \nHolistic Farm Design:\n  \nAre 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. \n  \nSpeaker: David Alexander\, Everdale \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/holistic-farm-design-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221019T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
CREATED:20220829T210541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155219Z
UID:13444-1666189800-1666195200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Vegetable Crop Planning
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  \nVegetable Crop Planning:\n  \nIn this webinar Angie Koch of Fertile Ground Farm will share how to get started with a crop plan\, including how to lay out your fields\, what to grow\, and how much\, and how to stagger plantings throughout the season. \n  \nSpeaker: Angie Koch\, Fertile Ground Farm \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/vegetable-crop-planning/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221017T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
CREATED:20220823T155945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155247Z
UID:13390-1666017000-1666022400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Saving
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  \nSeed Saving:\n\nNine out of ten bites of food taken around the world begin with the planting of a seed. These beautiful and precious seeds have so much potential. By working together with seeds we can improve our observation skills as growers\, the yield and taste of our crops\, and the diversity we need in our gardens to adapt to a changing climate. \n  \nThis workshop is your chance to learn from and ask all your seed saving queries. As new farmers and growers\, knowing about how seed production works is vital. Expect to leave the workshop with the knowledge needed to begin thinking about saving seeds\, how to plant the crops\, how to clean them\, and how to store your seed for your own use or to be shared with your community. \n  \nSpeaker: Rebecca Ivanoff\, Seed Program Manager\, EFAO \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/seed-saving-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221005T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
CREATED:20220823T155111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155252Z
UID:13379-1664980200-1664985600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Restoring Practices for the Nervous System and Fascia
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  \nRestoring Practices for the Nervous System and Fascia:\n\nLet’s face it: farmers can spend the whole year being stressed and nervous. From the weather (too much rain\, not enough rain) to ordering seeds\, crop planning\, managing staff\, and equipment repair! Your nervous system needs restorative practices to help combat all that stress. \n\n\nFarmer Yoga Teacher Julie Bradley-Low joins us again to further our knowledge and understanding of how warming up our bodies everyday can help us be a healthy and effective farmer. Julie includes techniques to bring body and mind to a place of calm. \n  \nSpeaker: Julie Bradley-Low\, The Farmer Yoga Teacher \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/restoring-practices-for-the-nervous-system-and-fascia/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
CREATED:20220823T153941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155300Z
UID:13374-1664375400-1664380800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Permaculture
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  \nPermaculture:\nPermaculture is a set of design principles centered on whole systems thinking\, simulating\, or directly utilizing the patterns and resilient features observed in natural ecosystems. This webinar will provide an introduction to permaculture and its principles with time to ask your own questions or share ideas. \n\n\nMichael Schimp will dispel the myths\, and help us better understand what all the hype is about. Most importantly he explains the benefit to us\, our growing crops\, and the planet\, when following a permaculture lifestyle. \n  \n  \nSpeaker: Michael Schimp\, Three Acre Permaculture \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/permaculture-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220926T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T031325
CREATED:20220823T152854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155309Z
UID:13367-1664202600-1664208000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Deeper Dive into Soil Health
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  \nDeeper Dive into Soil Health :\nEvan Quigley runs a small scale organic vegetable farm in Wilton\, Ontario and is obsessed with soil! At The Kitchen Garden Evan has observed fewer weeds\, healthy plants not plagued by pests or disease\, and greater yields. Evan attributes much of that to the health of the soil. \n\nJoin us for a deeper dive into soil health with Evan\, as he shares the knowledge and experience with soil that has helped The Kitchen Garden farm grow and thrive for 13 seasons. \n  \nSpeaker: Evan Quigley\, The Kitchen Garden \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/deeper-dive-into-soil-health/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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