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SUMMARY:Demonstration Garden Tour & Vegetable Variety Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour and tasting to learn about the incredible work of regional seed stewards! \nFertile Ground Farm is partnering with EFAO and the Bauta Initiative to be the host site for the Vegetable Seed Demonstration Gardens again this year. The goal of these demonstration gardens is to serve as a hub to showcase and evaluate varieties of interest for ecological farmers and growers that can contribute to a regional seed system. These gardens are sites for exploring and showcasing different vegetable varieties best suited for regional seed production\, growing crop varieties for conservation in partnership with Seeds of Diversity\, and trialing okra\, heat tolerant lettuce varieties\, and carrot varieties in collaboration with farmers across the province and Canada. \nThe farm is showcasing over 40 vegetable varieties that have been bred\, regionally adapted\, and stewarded by local farmers and seed producers or open-pollinated varieties that can be adapted to our region. Local seed is the basis for truly local food\, and farmers and growers in our region have been saving\, selecting\, and breeding interesting\, resilient\, and storied seeds for generations. Join us for this garden tour and tasting to learn about these varieties\, who grows them\, and what makes them so special and how you can incorporate them into your gardens so that we can all enjoy the diversity on our plates! \nCome be a part of a plant breeding project! At the garden\, we have both the okra varieties being researched as well as a mixed population called the Ultra Cross. Come join okra farmer-researchers and help us talk about what pod colour\, pod shape\, and plant height is desirable for growers and customers. We’ll save the seeds from those to grow out next year! \nThe farm tour begins at 10:30am. Participants are invited to bring a bagged lunch which can be eaten alongside some catered snacks that showcase the varieties grown in the gardens. There will also be variety tastings\, where you can help us pick which varieties in the trials taste the best! \nAfter touring the Demonstration Gardens\, those who would like to stay on and have a tour of the Fertile Ground Farm are invited to do so. Angie (of Fertile Ground Farm) is also participating in a Farmer-Led Research Trial on easy-picking green beans as well as working on a pepper breeding project\, which we can go see! Half Moon Herbals is also located on site and Nikola may be available to take folks on a tour as well. \nFor more information about the Seed Demonstration Gardens visit our Seed program page. The Seed Demonstration Gardens are funded in part by the Government of Canada through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP).
URL:https://efao.ca/event/demonstration-garden-tour-vegetable-variety-tasting/
LOCATION:Fertile Ground Farm\, 1560 Carmel-Koch Rd\, St Agatha\, Ontario\, N0B 2L0
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230720T185624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T173826Z
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SUMMARY:Trialing No-till Potatoes with Cover Crops: Year Three
DESCRIPTION:Since 2021\, Ken has been developing a medium-scale production system for organic potatoes that requires no in-season hilling or weeding. Using winter rye as a cover crop\, he is now in the third year of testing the system with some success.  Field days are a great way to check out Ken’s innovations in person\, and pick his brain about all things vegetable growing. You can learn more about his no-till systems here.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/trialing-no-till-potatoes-with-cover-crops-year-three/
LOCATION:Orchard Hill Farm\, 45415 Fruit Ridge Line\, St Thomas\, Ontario\, N5P 3S9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230727T194102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T230039Z
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SUMMARY:Rotational Grazing at Kirkview Farms
DESCRIPTION:The team at Kirkview farms believes that adding rotational grazing to your land will provide significant benefits to your farm. It can aid in rebuilding soil health\, reducing input costs and improves animal health. Mike\, the host for this field day\, will review the holistic aspect of rotational grazing\, the how\, and the “dos and dont’s”. He will provide an overview on the grass fed market\, grass fed genetics\, pasture forages\, grazing plans\, fencing and water supply. \nThe majority of this field day will be spent on a tour of Kirkview farms to learn about the principles of rotational grazing in action: see how it supports our soil\, our animals\, the environment and in turn ourselves and our community. On the tour\, you will see how Kirkview farms is using the 6 regenerative farming principles combined with permaculture-based designs to create an unique agro-ecosystem model. \nAttendees are encouraged to explore regenerative agriculture as a topic before coming\, but no matter what type of farming you do\, you will learn something during this field day! \nBring your own bagged lunch for a community picnic during the day. Some refreshments will be provided. \nThis day is presented in partnership with Farmers for Climate Solutions and with funding support from the On-Farm Climate Action Fund.\n \nThis event is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing Systems category. \nQuestions about OFCAF should be directed to OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/rotational-grazing-at-kirkview-farms/
LOCATION:Kirkview Farms\, 20921 Laggan Glenelg Rd\, Dalkeith\, Ontario\, K0B1E0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230726T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230605T143657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T143657Z
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SUMMARY:How to Strengthen and Get Fit while Farming
DESCRIPTION:Farming can “back-breaking” work\, but it shouldn’t be! During 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 season. It will start with body awareness\, then posture and finally targeted exercises. \nThere will be a PDF that you can print and use as a tool to practice what you have learned “off the mat and into the field”. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Julie Bradley-Low\, Stonegrove Wellness Studio \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/how-to-strengthen-and-get-fit-while-farming-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230726T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230630T154512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T172653Z
UID:16719-1690365600-1690383600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:CSA & Livestock Farming on an Oak Savannah
DESCRIPTION:Manorun Organic Farm is a family run farm set on the outskirts of Hamilton. They have been farming organically for 25 years\, offering organic vegetables through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). They have moved the farm away from a monocrop and pesticide reliant system towards a more natural one called an Oak Savannah. The advantage of growing food using the savannah is that natural eco systems thrive. Soil fertility is built up through deep rooted plants\, swales lined with trees act as a water source and a home for pollinators and wildlife\, and food is produced on multiple layers. \nThis full day farm tour offers an overview of Manorun’s operations\, including cover-cropping\, rotational grazing and vegetable production. You will learn how all this work fits into supporting a thriving Oak Savannah. It will close with a Q&A session focused on CSAs and climate resilience in a time of change. \nPlease bring a picnic lunch.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/csa-livestock-farming-oak-savannah/
LOCATION:Manorun Organic Farm\, 782 Hwy #52\, Lynden\, ON\, L0R 1T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230725T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230717T170303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T172228Z
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SUMMARY:July Seed Growers Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Come in from the fields and drop in on our informal monthly meetup with other seed growers to talk about your questions and ideas about seedkeeping and seed production. Seed growers and seed curious folks\, bring your seed questions and areas of contemplation and we’ll work together to try to address as many as we can. For example\, anyone doing hand pollination of squash or melons these days? Do you have questions about any diseases that might be seedborne? This meet-up offers a place for us to share our seed producing knowledge and to hear about upcoming seed events. As always\, our goal is to encourage each other to grow a great diversity of seeds of high quality and in the quantities growers need. \n  \nThe Seed Grower Meet-Up is a Zoom call hosted monthly\, and is free for EFAO members\, and now open to non-members too!! Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/july-seed-growers-meet-up/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230724T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230724T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230605T143021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T143021Z
UID:16503-1690209000-1690214400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Composting
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to recycle nutrients back into the soil to build your growing space and community! This 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. \nParticipants will also get access to an online book about recycling food resources and compost in Ontario. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Fianna Dirks \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/composting-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230630T160352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T152630Z
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SUMMARY:Ironwood Organics: Growing the Grain
DESCRIPTION:This event will be offered in both English and French! \nPlease bring a bagged lunch to enjoy on the farm. \nChris Wooding has been growing small grains in Athens\, Ontario for many years\, with the mission to be a leader in growing nutrient dense heritage grains while supporting a strong baking and brewing community. He has bred and produced multiple varieties of regionally-adapted winter and spring wheat\, rye\, oats\, barley\, and buckwheat. Some he grows on 3 acres\, some on a quarter acre\, and some are only 10g seed-banks-sized plots! Ironwood Organics is committed to building soil health and building community health through sustainable agriculture. \nChris has accumulated plenty of technical knowledge – and lots of small grains equipment as well. Learning from Chris’s successes and challenges will give new small grain growers a head start on their journey\, and seasoned growers some new and innovative ideas. \nJoin Chris for a full day farm tour to see his crops growing\, and to explore new and exciting ideas for growing\, managing\, marketing\, and using various small grains. Bring your questions about ecological small grains management\, equipment for small and medium scale production\, and identifying marketing opportunities for your unique scale and style of production. \nThis is an opportunity to see numerous varieties of spring /winter wheat\, barley and rye\, all being grown at various scales. \nThe Quebec Regional Coordinator for the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security\, Hugo Martorell\, will offer in-person French translation for this event. \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/ironwood-organics-growing-the-grain/
LOCATION:Ironwood Organics\, 446 Lower Oak Leaf Road\, Athens\, ON\, K0E 1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230720T153000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230612T144057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T144405Z
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SUMMARY:Field Day at Sunrise Heirloom Vegetables & Santosha Farm
DESCRIPTION:*This event is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. \n  \nJoin us for a full day\, in-person farm tour in the beautiful Almaguin Highlands region in Northern Ontario!  \n10am – 12pm: First stop will be at Sunrise Heirloom Vegetables in Kearney\, where Ron & Pauleen will take us on a tour of their market garden and greenhouse\, with a special focus on garlic production. Ron & Pauleen grow 7500 heads of more than 14 different varieties of hardneck garlic in the same plot each year\, with the help of cover crops to maintain fertility and suppress weeds.  \n12pm – 1pm: Bring a picnic lunch to eat at Sunrise Heirloom Vegetables! \n1pm – 1:30pm: Drive to Santosha Farms (34km) \n1:30pm – 3:30pm: Stop at Santosha Farm\, a 1 acre CSA\, market garden\, and ecotourism farm. Julia and Rob will talk about the farm-stays and cycling experiences they offer on their farm\, and how this integrates into their long-term goals for their farm and the land where it is situated. With a background in ecological restoration\, Julia will also talk about different approaches to on-farm ecological restoration\, and share some of the restoration work they have undertaken at Santosha Farm over the years.   \nParticipants will receive the farm addresses and map links upon registration. \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/field-day-sunrise-heirloom/
LOCATION:Sunrise Heirloom Vegetables\, 2851 Highway 518e\, Kearney\, Ontario\, P0A 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230719T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230605T142459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T142533Z
UID:16493-1689777000-1689782400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Field Day at Pfisterer Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual tour of Pfisterer farm – a first generation 100 acre farm just outside of Damascus Ontario. They produce sustainably-raised pastured meats\, free range eggs\, and seasonal products sold direct to consumer along with field crops and custom farming. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Jess Pfisterer\, Pfisterer Farm \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/virtual-field-day-at-pfisterer-farm/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230717T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230717T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230605T141946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T141946Z
UID:16492-1689604200-1689609600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Farmer Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Farming can be a stressful job. Many aspects of farming come with significant challenges such as high financial risk\, heavy physical labour\, extreme weather and unpredictable supply chains. Unfortunately\, farmers tend to be less likely to seek the help of professionals. Join us for this webinar to find out about programs geared towards helping farmers address their mental health challenges and learn some tips to help you cope with day to day stress. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Canadian Mental Health Association\, Agriculture Wellness Ontario \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farmer-mental-health-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230630T152741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T171600Z
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SUMMARY:Biodynamic and Organic Farm Tour with the Boettcher Family
DESCRIPTION:Members of the Society for Biodynamic Farming and Gardening can register for this event by contacting Zeb Landon 519 429 4482. All others must register through EFAO. \nThe promise of this year’s harvest is already visible on Chris and Gabi Boettcher’s 400 acre farm near Brussels\, Ontario. Farming cooperatively with their children\, the Boettcher’s use ecological\, organic and biodynamic farming practices on their land. Their farm is operated without any outside amendments. The younger members of this family have continued converting conventional farmland\, remaining committed to the ecological and biodynamic practices of the generation that has come before them. \nBiodynamic agriculture focuses on enhancing the life processes of nature. Each biodynamic farm develops its own identity based on the relationships between the animals that provide fertility for the soil\, the fields that provide food for animals and people\, the plant life\, the meadows\, the orchards\, the forests and the wetlands giving space for birds\, insects and other wildlife. Farm balance and health are further encouraged by the use of biodynamic compost preparations and field sprays. \n  \nThe Program\n2pm \n\nIntroduction and opening remarks.\nWalking tour of the Boettcher’s home vegetable garden.\nDiscussion about composting as well as biodynamic preparations and practices\, including the use of sprayers and other equipment.\nTour of the wider farmland\, including this year’s crops\, livestock (sheep\, goats\, cattle)\, and rotational grazing fields.\nQ&A session.\n\n4:30pm \n\nRefreshments and closing remarks.\n\nParents and guardians are asked to please monitor children closely for safety reasons.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/boettcher-biodynamic-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Boettcher Family Farm\, 44046 Moncrieff Rd\, Brussels\, ON\, N0G 1H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230712T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230515T202518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T202518Z
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SUMMARY:Flower Production
DESCRIPTION:Flowers are one of the most profitable crops to grow per square foot. Join us for this webinar where we discuss how to efficiently and successfully begin growing or add floral crops to your current production system\, using regenerative growing practices\, and how to market those flowers for farmers’ markets\, boutiques\, wholesalers\, and wedding clients! \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Akosua Asare\, rePlanted Farm and Florals \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/flower-production-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230710T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230515T201934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T202101Z
UID:16272-1688999400-1689004800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Orchard Care
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Matt Soltys\, The Urban Orchardist \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/orchard-care-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230629T110000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230518T194215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T194215Z
UID:16300-1688032800-1688036400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Small Grains Program Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Do you grow small grains and are looking to expand production? Or are you interested in growing them for the first time? Come out to this information session to learn about EFAO’s Small Grains Program. The program provides funding to farmers interested in growing new acres of small grains followed by legume cover crops. In addition to funding\, EFAO can help participants access agronomic support\, soil testing\, and a community of like-minded small grains growers. \n  \nThe next Small Grains Program intake opens in July – this info session will provide a brief overview of how the program works and lots of time for discussion with Jackie Clark\, EFAO’s Small Grains Program Manager. Review the information at efao.ca/small-grains and then bring your questions to this session! \n  \nAn additional Small Grains Program Information Session is offered on June 27 at 6PM. Please contact Jackie at jackie@efao.ca with any questions. 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-grains-program-info-session-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230627T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230518T192357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T192357Z
UID:16296-1687888800-1687892400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Small Grains Program Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Do you grow small grains and are looking to expand production? Or are you interested in growing them for the first time? Come out to this information session to learn about EFAO’s Small Grains Program. The program provides funding to farmers interested in growing new acres of small grains followed by legume cover crops. In addition to funding\, EFAO can help participants access agronomic support\, soil testing\, and a community of like-minded small grains growers. \n  \nThe next Small Grains Program intake opens in July – this info session will provide a brief overview of how the program works and lots of time for discussion with Jackie Clark\, EFAO’s Small Grains Program Manager. Review the information at efao.ca/small-grains and then bring your questions to this session! \n  \nAn additional Small Grains Program Information Session is offered on June 29 at 10AM. Please contact Jackie at jackie@efao.ca with any questions. 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-graubs-info-session-1/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230626T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230419T174830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230523T135026Z
UID:15795-1687789800-1687795200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Irrigation Principles
DESCRIPTION:Water is Life. \nPlants definitely require water to thrive and survive and in this webinar David Alexander of Everdale Farm will introduce in-depth the principles of irrigation and the many options available according to your needs. David will explain the importance of monitoring water stress on plants and when and how much to irrigate. \nA recording of this event will be available. \nSpeaker: David Alexander\, Everdale Farm \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/irrigation-principles-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230615T131711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T131711Z
UID:16624-1687435200-1687438800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:June Seed Grower Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:It’s that busy time of year as the longest days of the year are upon us\, and yet still questions and queries about seeds and seed production sprout. You have all expressed that these open\, informal conversations about seed related topics are so valuable to you. The sharing of knowledge and questions between growers\, new and seasoned\, is so inspiring to be a part of!  \nJoin our informal monthly meetup with other seed growers to talk about your questions and ideas about seedkeeping and seed production. This Meet-Up offers a place for us to share our seed producing knowledge and to hear about upcoming seed events. As always\, our goal is to encourage each other to grow a great diversity of seeds of high quality and in the quantities our ecological farming community needs. \nThis Seed Grower Meet-Up is hosted monthly free for EFAO members\, and now open to non-members too!! Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/june-seed-grower-meet-up/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230515T201131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T201150Z
UID:15907-1687357800-1687363200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Land Regeneration and Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:What is your connection to the soil? Honouring and taking care of the land is woven into Indigenous cultures all over the world. Before we can move forward in regeneration and reconciliation we must look back at the knowledge from our past\, to remember those who came before us\, and remember our relationship to the land. Our job as ecological farmers is to start with examining our relationship to the land as well as the past and current inequities that are taking place. Participants will watch a section of  a recorded interview with Cindy Crowe\, Elder\, Lodgekeeper\, author\, and band member of the Opwaaganisiniing (Red Rock Indian Band). Join Nicola as she guides us to examine those connections. A recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Nicola Thomas\, Sankofa Ecological Wellness \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/land-regeneration-and-reconciliation-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230619T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230505T191044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T191044Z
UID:15903-1687185000-1687190400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Artisanal Livestock Production
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about keeping a diversity of livestock in an ecologically sustainable manner? Join Josh from Evermeadow Farm to learn more about the practical aspects of keeping pasture raised poultry as well as how they integrate sheep and pigs into their farm. At Evermeadow Farm they believe that economically viable agriculture is not only compatible with widespread ecological restoration but may actually be essential to it. \nA recording of this event will be available. \nSpeaker: Joshua Noiseux\, Evermeadow Farm \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/artisanal-livestock-production-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230615T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230615T193000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230601T183403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T183403Z
UID:16469-1686852000-1686857400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Queer Farmer Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:This meet-up is open to anyone who identifies as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. \nWelcome all 2SLGBTQIA+ farmers\, farm-workers\, agricultural enthusiasts and anyone who lives and or works at the intersection of queerness\, food and farming!  \n  \nEFAO is hosting a June Queer Farmer Meet-up to celebrate Pride together virtually! Show up to meet other queer and trans folks in the community\, check in on how our farming seasons are going and have lots of fun.  \n  \nWe’ll be doing a “Build a Booklist” media recommendation activity\, so come with ideas on your favourite queer representation in books\, TV\, movies\, podcasts\, YouTube content – or whichever media you prefer! We’ll build a list to share with everyone.  \n  \nFarming can be isolating\, being queer can be isolating\, so let’s come together and celebrate each other in community. Hope to see you there! 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/queer-farmer-meet-up-pride/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230614T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230505T185337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T185337Z
UID:15899-1686753000-1686758400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Keeping Sheep
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in keeping sheep? Join Brenda Hsueh as she talks us through the challenges and benefits of sheep farming.  Brenda and her family run Black Sheep Farm; an organic farm\, raising sheep on pasture for lamb meat\, fibre\, and tanned lambskins. \nA recording of this event will be available. \nSpeaker: Brenda Hsueh\, Black Sheep Farm \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/keeping-sheep-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230612T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230505T184531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T184531Z
UID:15895-1686580200-1686585600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Growing Medicinal Herbs
DESCRIPTION:Join Shabina Lafleur-Gangji as she shares her experience with growing herbs for medicine and tea\, including how growing herbs is different from growing vegetables\, harvest and drying techniques\, as well as tips and tricks she has found useful over the years. \nA recording of this event will be available. \nSpeaker: Shabina Lafleur-Gangji\, co-director of  Seed\, Soil and Spirit School \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/growing-medicinal-herbs-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230607T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230505T183523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T190144Z
UID:15891-1686148200-1686153600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Bee Keeping
DESCRIPTION:What’s all the buzz about beekeeping? Join 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. \nA recording of this event will be available. \nSpeaker: Alison Van Alten\, Tuckamore Bee Company \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/bee-keeping-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230605T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230505T181657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T181657Z
UID:15887-1685975400-1685980800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Setting up an Urban Farm
DESCRIPTION:Want to farm but you live 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. \nA recording of this event will be available. \nSpeaker: Elana Evans \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/setting-up-an-urban-farm-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230511T161055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T161055Z
UID:16247-1685448000-1685451600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:May Seed Grower Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:It’s a busy time of year\, yet seed growers have expressed that having these Meet-Ups is valuable! So come join Rebecca Ivanoff\, EFAO’s Seed Program Manager and fellow Ontario seed growers in thinking about the 2023 seed saving season! What seed crops are you planting? What variety trials are you working on? Seed growers and seed curious folks\, bring your seed questions and areas of contemplation and we’ll work together to try to address as many as we can. \n  \nJoin our informal monthly meetup with other seed growers\, both aspiring and seasoned\, to talk about your questions and ideas about seedkeeping and seed production. This Meet-Up offers a place for us to share our seed producing knowledge and to hear about upcoming seed events. As always\, our goal is to encourage each other to grow a great diversity of seeds of high quality and in the quantities growers need. \n \nThis Seed Grower Meet-Up is hosted monthly free for EFAO members\, and now open to non-members too!! Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/may-seed-grower-meet-up-23/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230524T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230419T174241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T140303Z
UID:15791-1684938600-1684944000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Cover Crops and Green Manures
DESCRIPTION:*Please note that this event has been rescheduled to Wednesday May 24th* \nWhat is cover cropping and green manure? This 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. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Stephanie Vickers\, Horticulture Sustainability Specialist\, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food and Rural Affairs \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/cover-crops-and-green-manures-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230513T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164116
CREATED:20230419T213223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T195031Z
UID:15801-1683968400-1683993600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Making Biodynamic Preparations
DESCRIPTION:Join this workshop to learn how to make biodynamic preparations! \nLOCATION: Hack Farm. 1017 Concession Road 7\, Tiverton (Kincardine)\, N2Z 2X6\nMAP: Click here \nMembers of the Society for Biodynamic Farming and Gardening can register by contacting Uli Hack at 519 396 8098 (evenings) or Zeb Landon 519 429 4482. All others must register through EFAO. \nBiodynamic agriculture focuses on enhancing the life processes of nature. Each biodynamic farm develops its own identity based on the relationships between the animals that provide fertility for the soil\, the fields that provide food for animals and people\, the plant life\, the meadows\, the orchards\, the forests and the wetlands giving space for birds\, insects and other wildlife. Farm balance and health are further encouraged by the use of biodynamic compost preparations and field sprays. \nBiodynamic preparations are made twice a year. In this one-day workshop\, farmers interested in extending their knowledge of biodynamic practices will carry out the steps for making biodynamic preparation 500 (Horn Manure)\, as well as Silica 501\, Yarrow 502\, Dandelion 506 and Barrel Compost. \nThis is a collaborative\, hands-on learning experience on a 900-acre farm where biodynamic preparations and practices have been applied since 1982. \nSchedule: \n 9AM to 12PM\nLearn how to make biodynamic preparations. \n12PM\nPotluck lunch. Please bring a dish to contribute\, as well as a plate\, bowl\, cup and utensils. \n1PM to 4PM\nLearn how to set up the Barrel Compost. Discover techniques for handling and storing unearthed preparations that have overwintered. \nNote: Everyone will help clean up after the workshop. Farming clothes\, boots and gloves are recommended.\n\nThe purpose of the Society for Biodynamic Farming and Gardening is “to promote\, develop and guide the application of biodynamic agriculture methods\, in accordance with the principles set forth in the agriculture course given by Rudolf Steiner in 1924\, in Koberwitz\, Germany”.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/making-biodynamic-preparations/
LOCATION:Hack Farm\, 1017 Concession Road 7\, Tiverton\, Ontario\, N2Z 2X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230510T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230510T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164117
CREATED:20230419T173640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T173640Z
UID:15787-1683729000-1683734400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Seedling Production and Greenhouse Management
DESCRIPTION:Starting your own seedlings can be challenging. Join this webinar to learn some tips and tricks to producing high quality healthy seedlings as well as good greenhouse management techniques. Sophie Clark shares her experience running a professional organic seedling nursery. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Sophie Clark \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/seedling-production-and-greenhouse-management-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230508T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T164117
CREATED:20230419T171743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T172222Z
UID:15782-1683556200-1683561600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Principles of Harvest and Post-Harvest
DESCRIPTION:The moment you’ve been waiting for! You’ve worked hard all season. Nurtured\, watered\, weeded\, trellised\, and talked sweetly to your plants. Now you get to enjoy the fruits of your labour. \nKaren Campbell of Everdale Farm will join us to describe the critical steps to harvest your bounty to achieve the best results. Participants will learn the optimal times to harvest different crops\, techniques for the handling\, cooling and storage to ensure the best quality and optimal shelf-life of your produce. A recording of this event will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Karen Campbell\, Everdale Farm \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/principles-of-harvest-and-post-harvest-2023/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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