Field Day at Franklin Farm: Trials, Transitions, and Trade-offs
Franklin Farm 1462 North line, Kincardine, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for an afternoon at the Franklin farm as Tom shares the lessons from his early years of farming.
Farm Tour & Potluck at Aldergrove Farm
Aldergrove Farm 211537 Baseline Road, Mount Forest, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a tour of Aldergrove Farm and a potluck dinner to connect with new and experienced farmers.
June Seed Growers Meet-Up
Whether you’ve been producing seed for years or are just starting to explore it, you’re warmly welcome! Bring your lunch & questions.
June BIPOC Farmers Network Meet-up
Online Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrantsThis month is a relaxed co-working session. Bring a task you’ve been avoiding or just need a little encouragement to start!
No-till Mulch at Nith Valley Organics
Nith Valley Organics 936754 Blenheim Rd, Plattsville, CanadaJoin us at Nith Valley Organics for an in-depth tour and conversation about their research trials and no-till mulch learnings.
Hoop House Growing with The New Farm Centre & Multi Shelter Solutions
The New Farm 9783 Sideroad 6 & 7, Nottawasaga, Creemore, Ontario, CanadaJoin us for a field day at the New Farm Centre and focus on their indoor growing practices.
In the Field: Small Scale Weed Management
Ignatius Farm 5420 Hwy 6 North, Guelph, ON, CanadaWeeds can be the bane of the gardener’s existence. This workshop will explore techniques and tools for good weed management practices on a hand-farming scale. Be prepared to get dirty […]
Growing on Shared Ground at Lawoti Farms and Carabao Fields
Join us for a field day at Five Haystacks Farm with neighbouring farms Lawoti Farms and Carabao Fields! These two small-scale ecological farms share rented land and infrastructure while building distinct farm businesses rooted in cultural foodways, fresh vegetables, and plenty of hands-on problem solving.
Growing a Farm Store at Manorun Farm
Manorun Organic Farm 782 Hwy #52, Lynden, ON, CanadaJoin us for this special, full-day field day, beginning with a tour of Manorun Farm that will culminate in an in-depth look and conversation about what has made their farm store successful. The group will then convene for an on-farm lunch followed by a group conversation about local food policy and how we can work with our local representatives to make an impact. The day will end with a work bee where we all team up on a farm task.
July Seed Growers Meet-Up
Whether you’ve been producing seed for years or are just starting to explore it, you’re warmly welcome! Bring your lunch & questions.
From the Field to the Policy Table with Brilliant Meadows Farm and SARN Farms
Brilliant Meadows Farm 935418 Airport Road, Mono, OntarioJoin EFAO for a two-site field day with Brilliant Meadows and SARN Farms to explore what helps small-scale ecological farms take root, adapt, and thrive over time.
Research Trials at the Trent University Research Farm
Join farmer-researcher and former EFAO staff member Dillon Muldoon at the Trent Farm Research Centre to see research in action, tour the Trent Market Garden, learn more about the Society for Ecological Restoration's native plant nursery and see the tepary beans project, part of Growing Indigenous Food for All of our Futures.
In the Field: Summer Orchard Pruning
Ignatius Farm 5420 Hwy 6 North, Guelph, ON, CanadaLearn how to decide what to cut and when, and go over pruning best practices. This is a hands-on workshop.
St Francis Herb Farm & Facility Tour
St Francis Herb Farm 50 Lane Street, Barry's Bay, Ontario, CanadaJoin this tour for a rare behind the scenes look at St Francis Herb Farm’s plant medicine facility as well as its recently re-established (2022) herb farm.
August Seed Growers Meet-Up
Whether you’ve been producing seed for years or are just starting to explore it, you’re warmly welcome! Bring your lunch & questions.
CSAs & Diversified Revenue at Mulberry Moon Farm
Mulberry Moon Farm 30073 Centre Rd, Strathroy, Ontario, CanadaJoin Alex, Kim and EFAO on this field day for a tour of their farm and a discussion of their diversified revenue streams and how this has been an essential tool in their farm's resilience.