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Seeds of Change: Discussion and Tour

Multiple Venues

This 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, Canada

Join 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.

Building Soil and Community at Cedar Down Farm

Cedar Down Farm 222145 Concession 14, RR#1, Neustadt, ON, Canada

Join 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.

Onion seed heads lay in a metal basket. Beside the basket is a book about seed saving

September Seed Growers Meet-up

Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants

The 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.

A pair of light-skinned hands with palms open, filled with a variety of seeds

Seed Saving at Shelldale Park

Shelldale Farm Park

Learn 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, Canada

Go 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 registrants

This 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.

Work Bee at Waxwing Commons

Waxwing Commons 1325 Mahoney Road North, Timmins, Ontario, Canada

Go behind the scenes at two fabulous EFAO farms in Eastern Ontario this August!

Behind the Packet: Open-Pollinated Seeds in Focus

Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants

This 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 registrants

The 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 registrants

Join this interactive session to learn how to plan, structure and run a team meeting that is effective, productive and joyful.

Accessible Agriculture Project Overview & Feedback

Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants

The Accessible Agriculture Project (AAP) will be hosting a one-hour webinar focused on building an agricultural sector that is inclusive of people with disabilities.

Close up of fluffy milkweed seeds on the head of a plant in fall

November Seed Growers Meet-up

Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants

The 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.

A smiling Black family of farmers under a market tent on a sunny day

November BIPOC Farmers Network Meet-up

Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants

Chat with farmer Chadwick Lewis of Urban Fresh Produce about his first full season at his new farm, followed by an open Q&A.

Research Symposium

The Research Symposium is an online gathering where EFAO members share their findings and insights from the 2025 research season. This year you will hear about multi-farm trials involved in the Living Lab-Ontario project, including: No-till potato using deep mulch Plant available nitrogen from cover crops No-till winter squash with mulch Along with farmer-led research […]

Farmer-Led Research Program Office Hours

EFAO research team will be holding open virtual office hours in December and January for prospective farmer-led research applicants to ask questions and discuss their applications.

Farmer-Led Research Program Office Hours

EFAO research team will be holding open virtual office hours in December and January for prospective farmer-led research applicants to ask questions and discuss their applications.