BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EFAO - ECPv6.14.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://efao.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EFAO REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230208T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/Wheat-Photo-by-Alan-Godfrey-on-Unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230125T140000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/Lyss-Gingras.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/farm-from-air-768x513-new-farm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/eco-warrior-princess-lUShu7PHIGA-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/Pic4-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221109T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221109T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/White-and-Blue-Did-You-Know-Interesting-Fact-Instagram-Post-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221107T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221107T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/money.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221107T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221107T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/anne-preble-SAPvKo12dQE-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221104T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221104T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/hudson-hintze-183959-unsplash-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221104T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221104T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/pexels-zen-chung-5529928-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/ashim-d-silva-vIje66HsIcU-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/dobranici-florin-NuMHgfnlORI-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221019T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/HANDS-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221017T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221017T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1567-scaled-e1662991926425.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221005T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221005T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/farm-fitness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2020-09-17-at-4.16.34-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220926T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220926T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220921T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220921T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 CREATED:20220829T210020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155225Z UID:13439-1663770600-1663776000@efao.ca SUMMARY:Intro to Biodynamics 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  \nIntro to Biodynamics:\n  \nIn this webinar\, Cory Eichman of Saugeen River CSA will give an introduction to Biodynamic farming principles and how to apply them to your farm. \n\nCory has been involved in biodynamic farming since 1992 and manages an 80-acre mixed farm\, with a 5-acre market garden worked with draft horses. \n  \nSpeaker: Cory Eichman\, Saugeen River CSA \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://efao.ca/event/intro-to-biodynamics-2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/White-and-Blue-Did-You-Know-Interesting-Fact-Instagram-Post-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220919T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220919T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 CREATED:20220823T151821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155316Z UID:13360-1663597800-1663603200@efao.ca SUMMARY:Preserving the Harvest 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. \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nPreserving the Harvest:\n\n*There is room for a few folks to attend this event in-person at Ignatius Farm. Once you register for this event\, you will receive an email with a link to a form to fill out if you would like to attend in-person.  \n\n\nDo I have to blanch my beans before freezing? What do I do with all this eggplant? Should I dry my herbs or make into dips? I could never use that much pesto! How do I store my root vegetables? What is the difference between canning sauces versus refrigerator/freezer sauces? \n\nJoin this webinar to get the answers to all your preserving questions so that you can enjoy the bounty long after the harvest. \n  \nSpeakers: Lisa Conroy\, Maria Sergio\, Chris MacLeod \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://efao.ca/event/preserving-the-harvest-2022/ LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/FullSizeRender2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220914T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220914T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 CREATED:20220829T204916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155235Z UID:13433-1663165800-1663171200@efao.ca SUMMARY:What to Look for When Looking for Land 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 to Look for When Looking for Land:\n  \nThis panel of farmers will share the dos and don’ts\, the mistakes and tips they’ve learned along the way for searching and finding the right farm property. \n  \nAngel Beyde will share their journey after recently purchasing land\, Alex from Mulberry Moon Farm will talk about his experiences renting land and Lorne Jamieson will discuss the right steps to take when assessing potential properties. \n  \nWe will include a Q&A so get your questions ready or even send them along ahead of the event to Chris at Ignatius. \n  \nSpeakers: Angel Beyde\, Alex Glazirin from Mulberry Moon Farm & Lorne Jamieson \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://efao.ca/event/what-to-look-for-when-looking-for-land/ LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/White-and-Blue-Did-You-Know-Interesting-Fact-Instagram-Post-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220912T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220912T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 CREATED:20220829T203547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155241Z UID:13424-1662993000-1662998400@efao.ca SUMMARY:Controlled Environments 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  \nControlled Environments:\n  \nHydroponics\, vertical farming\, mushroom cultivation – all require a controlled environment to achieve results year-round. \nJoin Evan Bell from Water Farmers to learn about the alternatives to growing outside\, where one is always at the mercy of the weather\, the health of the soil\, pests\, etc. \n  \n  \nSpeaker: Evan Bell\, Waterfarmers \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://efao.ca/event/controlled-environments/ LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/White-and-Blue-Did-You-Know-Interesting-Fact-Instagram-Post.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220727T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220727T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 CREATED:20220427T163238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155328Z UID:12273-1658932200-1658937600@efao.ca SUMMARY:Growing Medicinal Herbs 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. \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nGrowing Medicinal Herbs:\n  \nThe healing powers of herbs; even weeds have beneficial qualities! \n  \nJoin Shabina Lafleur-Gangji as she shares her experience with growing herbs for medicine and tea. How is growing herbs different from vegetables\, harvest and drying techniques\, as well as tips and tricks she has found useful. A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Shabina Lafleur-Gangji\, Seed\, Soil and Spirit School \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://efao.ca/event/growing-medicinal-herbs/ LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/nettle-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220725T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220725T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 CREATED:20220427T162313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T162313Z UID:12269-1658759400-1658764800@efao.ca SUMMARY:Pasture-Raised Chickens 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. \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nPasture-Raised Chickens:\n  \nAre you thinking of getting started with pasture-raised poultry? Join Eric Blondin as he takes us through both the set up and day to day activities of pasture raised chickens as well as the business side of marketing and distribution. A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Eric Blondin\, Three Forks Farm \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://efao.ca/event/pasture-raised-chickens/ LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/hot-weather-is-hard-on-chickens.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220720T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220720T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 CREATED:20220427T161648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155551Z UID:12265-1658327400-1658332800@efao.ca SUMMARY:Beyond Land Acknowledge-ments 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. \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nBeyond Land Acknowledgements:\n  \nJoin farmers Denise Atkinson from Thunder Bay\, traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg Peoples in Northwestern Ontario and Paul Wartman from Nova Scotia (Mi’kma’ki) for a creative exercise that guides participants through a 4-step planning tool to include reconciliatory justice into our everyday actions. \n  \nInformed by their experiences\, participants will reflect on how they can take meaningful action. You will leave with resources to continue learning\, next steps to integrate better relations into your lives and farming careers\, and inspiration from the group. Plus\, you’ll be practicing a sweet little planning tool that you can apply to any situation. Everyone welcome\, bring a pen/pencil\, and paper. A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeakers: Denise Atkinson\, Aweya Farm & Tea Horse and Paul Wartman\, Flororen Farm \n \n  \n  URL:https://efao.ca/event/beyond-land-acknowledgements-2/ LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/square_400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220718T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220718T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 CREATED:20220503T144452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155322Z UID:12260-1658154600-1658160000@efao.ca SUMMARY:Orchard Care 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. \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nOrchard Care:\n*Please note that this is a hybrid in-person and online event\, with a limited number of in-person spaces available. When you register for this event\, you will be asked to indicate if you plan to attend in-person or online. \n  \nJoin 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. A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker:  Matt Soltys\, The Urban Orchardist \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://efao.ca/event/orchard-care/ LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/apple-blossom.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220713T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220713T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 CREATED:20220427T154245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155558Z UID:12254-1657722600-1657728000@efao.ca SUMMARY:How to Get Strong & Fit While Farming 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. \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nHow to Get Strong & Fit While Farming:\nFarming can be “back-breaking” work\, but it shouldn’t be! \n  \nDuring this hands on webinar you will be lead into a practice on how to do simple and effective exercises and movements to strengthen and stretch your body to prepare for and thrive during the ascending farming season. The webinar will start with body awareness\, then posture and finally targeted exercises. \n  \nThere will be a PDF resource that you can print and use as a tool to practice what you have learned “off the mat and into the field”. A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Julie Bradley-Low\, Stonegrove Wellness Studio \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://efao.ca/event/how-to-get-strong-and-fit-while-farming/ LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/farm-fitness.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220711T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220711T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 CREATED:20220427T153451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155607Z UID:12246-1657549800-1657555200@efao.ca SUMMARY:Composting 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. \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nComposting:\nLearn how to recycle nutrients back into the soil to build your growing space and community! \n  \nThis webinar includes a recorded tour of an on-farm compost operation using passive windrow\, ASP\, vermicomposting\, and three-bin composting systems for re-processing valuable farm and food resources into compost. Designed for growers on numerous scales we will cover the basics and mechanics of composting along with an open Q and A to answer your compost-related questions. \n  \nParticipants will also get access to an online book about recycling food resources and compost in Ontario. A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Fianna Dirks \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://efao.ca/event/composting/ LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/compost_committee.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220622T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220622T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 CREATED:20220427T135645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155613Z UID:12235-1655908200-1655913600@efao.ca SUMMARY:Beekeeping with Tuckamore Bee Company 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. \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nBeekeeping with Tuckamore Bee Company:\n  \n**Please note that this is a hybrid in-person and online event\, with a limited number of in-person spaces available. When you register for this event\, you will be asked to indicate if you plan to attend in-person or online. \n  \nWhat’s the buzz about beekeeping? \n  \nJoin 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. A recording of this webinar will be available.\n \n  \nSpeakers: Tuckamore Bee Company Crew \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://efao.ca/event/bee-keeping/ LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/bee-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220620T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220620T160000 DTSTAMP:20260412T094436 CREATED:20220427T134429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155624Z UID:12228-1655735400-1655740800@efao.ca SUMMARY:Flower 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. \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nFlower Production:\nJoin Melanie Harrington of Dahlia May Flower Farm for this webinar discussing some of the differences between vegetable and flower farming: from starting seeds to marketing and sales. \n  \nFrom humble beginnings eight years ago\, Dahlia May Flower Farm has been featured by Better Homes and Gardens\, The Toronto Star\, CBC television and radio\, PayPal\, Google\, Canadian Florist Magazine and more. Dahlia May was named Agri-Business of the Year in 2019 at the Quinte Business Achievement Award and Melanie was awarded the title of Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018. \n  \nSpeaker: Melanie Harrington of Dahlia May Flower Farm \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://efao.ca/event/flower-production/ LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://efao.ca/wp-content/uploads/MelanieHarringtonDahliaMayFlowerFarmSummer202177of127_1_1944x.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR