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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
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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:20260412T141520
CREATED:20221018T172233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155155Z
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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:20260412T141520
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:20260412T141520
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
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CREATED:20220823T155945Z
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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:20260412T141520
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:20260412T141520
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:20260412T141520
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220921T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220919T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220914T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220912T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220727T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220725T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220720T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220718T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220713T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220711T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220622T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220620T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220615T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
CREATED:20220427T133245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155631Z
UID:12221-1655303400-1655308800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Cover Crops & Green Manures
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  \nCover Crops & Green Manures:\nWhat is cover cropping and green manure? \n  \nThis webinar will answer these questions and more\, and discuss why they’re important in crop rotations. Learn how the practice of cover cropping and green manure can increase soil health\, crop health\, and soil water retention. A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nFacilitator: Anne Verhallen\, Soil Management Specialist (Horticultural Crops)\, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food and Rural Affairs. \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/cover-crops-and-green-manures/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220613T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
CREATED:20220427T132610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155637Z
UID:12216-1655130600-1655136000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:No-till Market Gardening
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  \nNo-till Market Gardening:\nIs no-till the future of gardening and farming? \n  \nJoin this webinar to learn from Seb Ramirez how no-till can improve the health of your soil and your farm’s productivity. We will delve into practical ways to integrate no/low-till methods and discuss different tools and techniques effective in a market garden setting\, as well as what some other growers in the no-till field have been exploring. A recording of this event will be available. \nSpeaker: Seb Ramirez\, The Community Farmer \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/no-till-market-gardening/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220608T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
CREATED:20220427T131946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155644Z
UID:12211-1654698600-1654704000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Keeping Sheep
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  \nKeeping Sheep:\n  \nInterested in keeping sheep? Join Brenda Hsueh as she talks us through starting a sheep farm\, as well as the challenges and benefits of integrating sheep into a vegetable farm. \n  \nBrenda and her family run Black Sheep Farm; an organic farm producing vegetables for CSA members and raising sheep on pasture for lamb meat\, fiber products\, and tanned lambskins. A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Brenda Hsueh\, Black Sheep farm\n \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/keeping-sheep/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220606T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
CREATED:20220425T183620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155650Z
UID:12194-1654525800-1654531200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Urban Farm Set-up
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  \nUrban Farm Set-Up:\n  \nWant to farm but stay in the city? Join us for this webinar on setting up an urban farm.  We will discuss what you need to consider before you start and some of the challenges you may face along the way. A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Alana Evans \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/urban-farm-set-up/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220518T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
CREATED:20220425T183031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155657Z
UID:12193-1652884200-1652889600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Principles of Harvest and Post 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  \nPrinciples of Harvest and Post Harvest:\n  \nHarvest and post-harvest handling are critical steps to ensure good quality produce with optimal shelf life. Learn important tips on things like harvest hygiene\, timing\, and techniques as well as post-harvest handling\, cooling\, and storage. A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Karen Campbell\, Everdale \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/principles-of-harvest-and-post-harvest/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220516T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
CREATED:20220425T182216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155702Z
UID:12188-1652711400-1652716800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Principles of Irrigation
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  \nPrinciples of Irrigation:\n  \nAn introduction to the importance of irrigation on farms\, water stress on plants\, when to irrigate and how much. Participants can expect to learn about different irrigation options\, discuss troubleshooting and where to source parts. A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: David Alexander\, Everdale \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/principles-of-irrigation/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220511T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
CREATED:20220425T181609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155708Z
UID:12183-1652279400-1652284800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Weed Management Techniques
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  \nWeed Management Techniques:\n  \nWhat are some common weeds and how do we manage them on a farm? This webinar will introduce the importance of managing weeds\, the basics of weed identification\, and various preventative and reactive control measures.  A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Lisa Conroy\, Ignatius Farm \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/weed-management-techniques/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220509T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
CREATED:20220422T175433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155714Z
UID:12163-1652106600-1652112000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Field and Bed Preparation
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  \nField and Bed Preparation\n  \nBefore you can plant\, you need to prepare the soil. This webinar will discuss methods of field and bed preparation\, the dangers of over cultivation\, and innovative no-till options. Primary and secondary tillage equipment will be shown as well as smaller-scale and hand-tool options. Farmer Seb Ramirez will contrast the differences between tractor\, BCS\, and no-till techniques. A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeakers: Lisa Conroy\, Ignatius Farm & Seb Ramirez\, The Community Farmer. \n  \n            \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/field-and-bed-preparation/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220427T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260412T141520
CREATED:20220411T180200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155721Z
UID:12072-1651069800-1651075200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Indoor Growing
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  \nIntroduction to Indoor Growing\n  \nThis webinar will cover the different types of indoor growing options and which crops can be grown indoors in the spring. The many benefits and challenges of this production system will be discussed. \n  \nSpeaker: Lisa Conroy\, Farm Educator at Ignatius Farm \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/introduction-to-indoor-growing/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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