New Farmer Potluck & Tour at Mount Wolfe Farm
Mount Wolfe Farm 10054 Old Church Road, Bolton, Ontario, CanadaJoin the farm team at Mount Wolfe Farm for an informal farmers’ tour and potluck this August! Following a short tour of the farm, participants will share a potluck meal and have the opportunity to connect with others in the farming community.
August Seed Growers Meet-up
Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrantsThe EFAO Seed Program’s Monthly Seed Grower Meetup is an inspiring online gathering where seed growers connect, share, and grow together. Whether you’re selecting, saving, breeding, or simply curious about seeds, this informal space is here to support and celebrate your work.
Market Gardening, Savvy Marketing, & Strategic Land Access in Eastern Ontario
Rutabaga Ranch 10842 Kirker Rd, Brinston, Ontario, CanadaGo behind the scenes at two fabulous EFAO farms in Eastern Ontario this August!
Field Day at Verdant Fields Farm & Off the Bee’tn Path
Verdant Fields Farm 2655 McKenzie Rd, Chelmsford, Ontario, CanadaGo behind the scenes at two fabulous EFAO farms in Eastern Ontario this August!
Seeds of Change: Discussion and Tour
Multiple VenuesThis event is hosted by Lakehead University’s Sustainable Food Systems Lab in partnership with the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario, Roots Community Food Centre, Superior Seed Producers, Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority, Lake Superior Living Labs Network, Understanding Our Food Systems, the Food Action Network of Northwestern Ontario, Gaia Organic Seeds, and Root Cellar […]
Growing Organic Seed Potatoes at Ellenberger Organic Farm
Ellenberger Organic Farm 1607 The Ridge Rd, Coe Hill, Ontario, CanadaJoin this field day to hear from Henry Ellenberger who cultivates 8 to 10 potato varieties across five acres of sandy, rocky loam, supplying over 200 organic growers and gardeners annually.
Exploring a New Enterprise Webinar Series with Ignatius Farm: Starting a Seed Production Enterprise
Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrantsAn introduction to soil properties, how to maintain and build soil health, different types of soils, how to keep soils healthy, and more.
Exploring a New Enterprise Webinar Series with Ignatius Farm: Pasture-raised Pork
Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrantsAn introduction to soil properties, how to maintain and build soil health, different types of soils, how to keep soils healthy, and more.
Building Soil and Community at Cedar Down Farm
Cedar Down Farm 222145 Concession 14, RR#1, Neustadt, ON, CanadaJoin us for an afternoon at Cedar Down Farm for in-depth farm tour and a close look at their trials with raised, permanent vegetable beds and the critical role of cover crops in this practice.
Exploring a New Enterprise Webinar Series with Ignatius Farm: Pastured Poultry Production
Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrantsAn introduction to soil properties, how to maintain and build soil health, different types of soils, how to keep soils healthy, and more.
September Seed Growers Meet-up
Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrantsThe EFAO Seed Program’s Monthly Seed Grower Meetup is an inspiring online gathering where seed growers connect, share, and grow together. Whether you’re selecting, saving, breeding, or simply curious about seeds, this informal space is here to support and celebrate your work.
Exploring a New Enterprise Webinar Series with Ignatius Farm: Growing Medicinal Herbs
Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrantsAn introduction to soil properties, how to maintain and build soil health, different types of soils, how to keep soils healthy, and more.
Seed Saving at Shelldale Park
Shelldale Farm ParkLearn how to save your own seeds with Rebecca Ivanoff, EFAO's Seed Program Manager!
Culture Camp Tour with Johl Whiteduck
Mashkode Bizhikiins Culture Camp 1419 Post Road, Lindsay, Ontario, CanadaGo behind the scenes at two fabulous EFAO farms in Eastern Ontario this August!
Exploring a New Enterprise Webinar Series with Ignatius Farm: Starting a Flower Farm
Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrantsAn introduction to soil properties, how to maintain and build soil health, different types of soils, how to keep soils healthy, and more.
Harvest & Healing: Community Garden Harvest & Sweetgrass Mist Workshop
King Heritage & Cultural Centre 2920 King Road, King City, Ontario, CanadaGo behind the scenes at two fabulous EFAO farms in Eastern Ontario this August!
Exploring a New Enterprise Webinar Series with Ignatius Farm: Growing Indoor Mushrooms
Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrantsAn introduction to soil properties, how to maintain and build soil health, different types of soils, how to keep soils healthy, and more.
Ajax Indigenous Healing and Community Garden Tour
Ajax Pickering Lakeridge Hospital 580 Harwood Ave S, Ajax, Ontario, CanadaGo behind the scenes at two fabulous EFAO farms in Eastern Ontario this August!
Behind the Packet: The Hidden Worlds of Hybrid Seeds
Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrantsThis conversation dives into the world of hybrid seed production, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how hybrid seeds are grown, who produces them, and what that means for farmers, biodiversity, and seed sovereignty.
Exploring a New Enterprise Webinar Series with Ignatius Farm: Starting a Winter CSA
Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrantsAn introduction to soil properties, how to maintain and build soil health, different types of soils, how to keep soils healthy, and more.
Exploring a New Enterprise Webinar Series with Ignatius Farm: Beekeeping 101
Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrantsAn introduction to soil properties, how to maintain and build soil health, different types of soils, how to keep soils healthy, and more.
Work Bee at Waxwing Commons
Waxwing Commons 1325 Mahoney Road North, Timmins, Ontario, CanadaGo behind the scenes at two fabulous EFAO farms in Eastern Ontario this August!
Exploring a New Enterprise Webinar Series with Ignatius Farm: Starting a Value-added Enterprise
Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrantsAn introduction to soil properties, how to maintain and build soil health, different types of soils, how to keep soils healthy, and more.
Exploring a New Enterprise Webinar Series with Ignatius Farm: Keeping Sheep
Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrantsAn introduction to soil properties, how to maintain and build soil health, different types of soils, how to keep soils healthy, and more.
Behind the Packet: Open-Pollinated Seeds in Focus
Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrantsThis conversation dives into the world of hybrid seed production, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how hybrid seeds are grown, who produces them, and what that means for farmers, biodiversity, and seed sovereignty.
October Seed Growers Meet-up
Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrantsThe EFAO Seed Program’s Monthly Seed Grower Meetup is an inspiring online gathering where seed growers connect, share, and grow together. Whether you’re selecting, saving, breeding, or simply curious about seeds, this informal space is here to support and celebrate your work.
Facilitating Great (Farm) Team Meetings
Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrantsJoin this interactive session to learn how to plan, structure and run a team meeting that is effective, productive and joyful.