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SUMMARY:BIPOC Farmer Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:This Community Conversation is part of the EFAO 2022 Virtual Conference (taking place December 6-8th 2022)\, and is also free for the broader community. Please note that this session is open to all Black\, Indigenous and other people of colour who are current / former / aspiring farmers\, food growers or producers and land stewards only. If you are interested in attending the rest of this year’s conference\, please visit the conference website for session information and the link to register! \nJoin us for a friendly meet-up to kick off the conference and connect with fellow Black\, Indigenous and other farmers of colour. Come hear about and meet some of this year’s amazing presenters\, learn about Toronto’s Black and Indigenous Farmers Market\, talk to fellow farmers and share resources in a warm and welcoming environment. There will also be a feature presentation by farmer Judith Burfoot of Farm 77 in Prince Edward County on Getting Started with Small Livestock! This Meet-Up is open to all Black\, Indigenous and other people of colour who are current / former / aspiring farmers\, food growers or producers and land stewards\, and will be led by Angel Beyde and Amy Cheng. It is not required to be a current EFAO member to attend.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/bipoc-farmer-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:20221206T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221206T140000
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SUMMARY:Resilient Seed Systems: A Farmer & Seed Grower Consultation
DESCRIPTION:Special December Seed Growers Meet Up!  \n  \nAs we look to build resilient food systems\, more farmers are working to integrate seed production into their operations\, the number of local seed companies is growing\, and new networks of seed producers are emerging. Come to this community meeting to talk about how we can support each other in learning how to conserve\, improve\, and create new high quality Canadian seed. Join EFAO’s Seed Program Manager Rebecca Ivanoff and facilitator Meredith Davis of Good Roots Consulting\, to discuss the opportunities that exist in regards to this work\, talk about the seed work you are currently undertaking\, and share ideas of how to improve our seed work together. \n  \nWe encourage all former\, existing\, and prospective seed growers and farmer-researchers who have been involved in the EFAO Seed Program\, monthly Seed MeetUps\, the the Canadian Organic Vegetable Improvement Project (CANOVI)\, the Participatory Plant Breeding (PPB) program on oats\, wheat\, and potato\, Vegetable Seed Producers Network (VSPN)\, and Seeds of Diversity Seed Library Grow Outs program or anybody else with an interest in seed production to attend this meeting and provide your input.  \n  \nThis Special Seed Grower MeetUp will be for EFAO members AND non-members. Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/resilient-seed-systems/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221209
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
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SUMMARY:Regrowth: 2022 EFAO Conference Online Program
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 2022 conference theme is Regrowth.\n>> View the full conference program here!\nFor single day passes\, registration closes at 6pm the day prior. \nThis year’s EFAO Conference theme\, Regrowth\, is a reflection on how EFAO and its members have grown and changed throughout the last three years. It is also an homage to the many ways ecological farmers seek to work within natural cycles. From the necessity of pruning to the beauty of compost\, ecological farmers understand that aligning with natural cycles of life and death is paramount to addressing our planet’s ecological crises. As we take time to reflect\, learn\, and grow\, EFAO hopes to foster new ways to connect\, build community\, and share learning. We hope that out of these strange times come many opportunities for us all to experience life-giving regrowth. \n\nWhat to expect from this year’s online program:\n\n10+ concurrent workshops (+ access to recordings for one year)\n\n\n8 Community Meet-Ups\n\n\n2 outstanding Keynotes (+ access to recordings for one year)\n\n\nFarmer-Led Research Symposium (+ access to recordings for one year)\n\n\n\nConference Pricing:\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird\nRegular (after Nov 28)\n\n\nFull Conference Pass (includes recordings of all workshops\, Research Symposium\, and plenary events)\nMember\n$60\n$80\n\n\nStandard\n$80\n$100\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nSingle Day Pass (includes all recorded sessions on that day)\nMember\n$25\n$35\n\n\nStandard\n$35\n$45\n\n\n\nNot a member? Join EFAO to receive the member discount on your conference registration! \nIn order to make the EFAO conference accessible to all participants\, EFAO strives to cover registration fees for anyone who needs financial assistance. EFAO encourages anyone facing financial barriers to participation to request support by completing this form. \nFarmers who are Black\, Indigenous\, or people of colour can register for a bursary to attend the EFAO Conference Regional Gatherings and the EFAO Conference Online Program. Please contact angel@efao.ca for more information.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/regrowth-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
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SUMMARY:Eastern Regional Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This year’s EFAO Conference theme\, Regrowth\, is a reflection on how EFAO and its members have grown and changed throughout the last three years. It is also an homage to the many ways ecological farmers seek to work within natural cycles. From the necessity of pruning to the beauty of compost\, ecological farmers understand that aligning with natural cycles of life and death is paramount to addressing our planet’s ecological crises.  \nAs we take time to reflect\, learn\, and grow\, EFAO hopes to foster new ways to connect\, build community\, and share learning. We hope that out of these strange times come many opportunities for us all to experience life-giving regrowth. \nSee event details and draft program >>\n  \nNote: As always\, children are welcome at the Regional Gatherings\, however please note there will be no childcare available\, and venue capacity is limited. \nCOVID-19 Precautions:\n\nMasks and intentional distancing are welcome at the EFAO Conference Regional Gatherings\, but are not required.\nThe venue will not be at capacity for this event.\nIf you are not feeling well on the day of the event\, please consider staying home.\n\n  \nPrices increase November 11th! \nIn order to make the EFAO conference accessible to all participants\, EFAO strives to cover registration fees for anyone who needs financial assistance. EFAO encourages anyone facing financial barriers to participation to request support by completing this form. \nFarmers who are Black\, Indigenous\, or people of colour can register for a bursary to attend the EFAO Conference Regional Gatherings and the EFAO Conference Online Program. Please contact angel@efao.ca for more information.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/eastern-gathering/
LOCATION:Batawa Ski Chalet\, 99 Ski Club Ln\, Batawa\, ON\, K0K 1E0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221126T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221126T213000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20221007T203515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221121T191156Z
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SUMMARY:Northeastern Regional Gathering
DESCRIPTION:**Registration closes Sunday November 20th**\n  \nJoin us for EFAO’s first ever Northeast Regional Farmer Gathering – a jam-packed day of practical knowledge-sharing\, networking\, great food and fun! \n  \n\nSchedule:\n  \n\n\n\n  \nSee more event and speaker details >>\n  \nNote: As always\, children are welcome at the Regional Gatherings\, however please note there will be no childcare available\, and venue capacity is limited. \n\nCOVID-19 Precautions:\n\nMasks and intentional distancing are welcome at the EFAO Conference Regional Gatherings\, but are not required.\nThe venue will not be at capacity for this event.\nIf you are not feeling well on the day of the event\, please consider staying home.\n\n  \nPrices increase November 11th. \n  \nIn order to make the EFAO conference accessible to all participants\, EFAO strives to cover registration fees for anyone who needs financial assistance. EFAO encourages anyone facing financial barriers to participation to request support by completing this form. \nFarmers who are Black\, Indigenous\, or people of colour can register for a bursary to attend the EFAO Conference Regional Gatherings and the EFAO Conference Online Program. Please contact angel@efao.ca for more information.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/northeastern-gathering/
LOCATION:Northern Water Sports Centre\, 206 Ramsey Lake Rd\, Sudbury\, ON\, P3E 5J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20221031T182903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155034Z
UID:14242-1668609000-1668614400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Financing your Farm
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  \nFinancing your Farm:\n  \nFinancing is a major barrier to many new farmers. This panel will provide an overview of some of the different types of financing options and programs for new farmers and the requirements for them.  There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the representatives from different financing institutions and organizations (such as Fair Finance Fund and Alterna). \n  \nSpeakers: TBD \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/financing-your-farm-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20221031T182327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155042Z
UID:14238-1668591000-1668596400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Meeting Small Business Requirements on the Farm
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  \nMeeting Small Business Requirements on the Farm:\n  \nHow do you ensure you are doing everything you need to be doing as a business? From registering your farm business\, to accessing business advantages\, to choosing a sole proprietorship versus incorporating\, there is a lot to consider! Kristel Manes from the Guelph-Wellington Business Centre will help participants understand what they should be doing in order to meet all requirements and ensure best practices. \n  \nSpeakers: Kristel Manes\, Executive Director of the Guelph-Wellington Business Centre & Tony Morris \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/meeting-small-business-requirements-on-the-farm-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20221031T181115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155100Z
UID:14234-1668436200-1668441600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Assembling your Business Plan
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  \nAssembling Your Business Plan:\n  \nA business plan is an essential tool in communicating your farm business’ needs\, goals and challenges and is often used to secure financing\, make sound decisions and keep your plans on track. This workshop will provide a business plan outline and provide tips and ideas about how best to incorporate farm-specific components.  \n  \nSpeakers: David Alexander\, Everdale \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/assembling-your-business-plan-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221114T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20221031T161020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155107Z
UID:14229-1668418200-1668423600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Recordkeeping
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  \nRecordkeeping:\n  \nSmall businesses have an incredible amount of data to track.  Join us for this half day workshop where we will discuss a variety of methods and tools for recordkeeping that can be used in a wide range of applications for farms of different scales. \n  \nSpeakers: David Alexander\, Everdale \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/recordkeeping-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221112T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221112T213000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20221007T203147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T210305Z
UID:13933-1668245400-1668288600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Southwestern Regional Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This year’s EFAO Conference theme\, Regrowth\, is a reflection on how EFAO and its members have grown and changed throughout the last three years. It is also an homage to the many ways ecological farmers seek to work within natural cycles. From the necessity of pruning to the beauty of compost\, ecological farmers understand that aligning with natural cycles of life and death is paramount to addressing our planet’s ecological crises. As we take time to reflect\, learn\, and grow\, EFAO hopes to foster new ways to connect\, build community\, and share learning. We hope that out of these strange times come many opportunities for us all to experience life-giving regrowth. \nSee event details and draft program >>\nPrices increase November 1st! \nNote: As always\, children are welcome at the Regional Gatherings\, however please note there will be no childcare available\, and venue capacity is limited. \nCOVID-19 Precautions:\n\nMasks and intentional distancing are welcome at the EFAO Conference Regional Gatherings\, but are not required.\nThe venue will not be at capacity for this event.\nIf you are not feeling well on the day of the event\, please consider staying home.\n\nIn order to make the EFAO conference accessible to all participants\, EFAO strives to cover registration fees for anyone who needs financial assistance. EFAO encourages anyone facing financial barriers to participation to request support by completing this form. \nFarmers who are Black\, Indigenous\, or people of colour can register for a bursary to attend the EFAO Conference Regional Gatherings and the EFAO Conference Online Program. Please contact angel@efao.ca for more information.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/southwestern-gathering/
LOCATION:Earth to Table Farm\, 250 Concession 4 W\, Millgrove\, ON\, L8B 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221109T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20221031T160119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155115Z
UID:14225-1667986200-1667991600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Innovative Models of Land Access
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  \nInnovative Models of Land Access:\n  \nOne of the top barriers for new farmers is access to land. Join three farmers as they share their stories and ideas around innovative land access models. They will also discuss organizations and supports that could be helpful in your own land access journey. \n  \nSpeakers: TBD \n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/innovative-models-of-land-access-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221107T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20221031T155524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155122Z
UID:14221-1667831400-1667836800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Finances and Budgets
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  \nFinances and Budgets:\n  \nThis workshop will focus on the key financial information that every small business owner should know. We will move from terminology into different ways of organizing your business monetary information. \n  \nSpeaker: David Alexander\, Everdale \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/finances-and-budgets-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221107T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20221019T145313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155130Z
UID:14206-1667813400-1667818800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Marketing and Distribution
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  \nMarketing and Distribution:\n  \nHow do you create a successful marketing campaign for your business? This workshop will discuss how you conduct market research\, how you price your product and effectively promote it\, and how you evaluate market opportunities and possibilities.  We will also be looking at distributions and the various models for getting your product to the consumer. \n  \nSpeaker: David Alexander\, Everdale \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/marketing-and-distribution-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221104T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20221018T174000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155138Z
UID:14201-1667572200-1667577600@efao.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20221018T173127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155149Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221103T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20221019T164849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T161424Z
UID:14211-1667480400-1667485800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Farming for Conservation
DESCRIPTION:View the free\, public recording of this event on Youtube! \nAgricultural biodiversity is nature’s insurance policy\, but just when we need it the most\, it is slipping away. Join us for this online event to celebrate and learn from conservationists\, and farmers who are integrating seed conservation into their market farming operations. Everyone can play a role in seed diversity conservation! \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farming-for-conservation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20221018T172233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155155Z
UID:14192-1667399400-1667404800@efao.ca
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:20260615T035636
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;VALUE=DATE:20221101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221117
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20221017T200533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T151713Z
UID:14158-1667260800-1668643199@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Term 4: Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program
DESCRIPTION:The Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program is a collaboration between the Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union Ontario.  \n  \nEducational content is geared toward new farmers\, but is open to all farmers who might be curious about a certain topic\, wishing to expand their farming knowledge\, or in need of a refresh. \n  \nImportant Information:\n\nThe 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  \n\n  \nTerm 4: Entrepreneurship Training for Starting a Farm Business\n  \n*Register for the whole term or choose individual events.   \n  \n**All events are recorded to allow participants to watch on their own time. Recordings will be made available on the course platform (Moodle) within 48 hours of the event. \n  \n  \nNovember 1st\, 7:00pm – 8:00pm: Full-term Participants’ Meet-up\, Online \n  \n  \nNovember 2nd\, 9:30am – 11:00am: Holistic Farm Design \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.  \nSpeaker: David Alexander\, Everdale \n  \n  \nNovember 2nd\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm: Planning for Production \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. \nSpeaker: David Alexander\, Everdale \n  \n  \nNovember 4th\, 9:30am – 11:00am: An Introduction to Human Resources for Small-scale Farm Operations \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. \nSpeaker: Brian Tammi\, Paradise Fields Farm \n  \n  \nNovember 4th\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm: What are co-ops\, and why do they matter now? \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?  \nSpeaker: Christine Clarke\, Freedom Dreams Co-operative Education \n  \n  \n  \nNovember 7th\, 9:30am – 11:00am: Marketing and Distribution \nHow do you create a successful marketing campaign for your business? This workshop will discuss how you conduct market research\, how you price your product and effectively promote it\, and how you evaluate market opportunities and possibilities.  We will also be looking at distributions and the various models for getting your product to the consumer. \nSpeaker: David Alexander\, Everdale \n  \n  \n  \nNovember 7th\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm: Finances and Budgets \nThis workshop will focus on the key financial information that every small business owner should know. We will move from terminology into different ways of organizing your business monetary information. \nSpeaker: David Alexander\, Everdale \n  \n  \nNovember 9th\, 9:30am – 11:00am: Innovative Models of Land Access \nOne of the top barriers for new farmers is access to land.  Join three farmers as they share their stories and ideas around innovative land access models.  They will also discuss organizations and supports that could be helpful in your own land access journey.  \nSpeakers: TBD \n  \n  \nNovember 14th\, 9:30am – 11:00am: Recordkeeping \nSmall businesses have an incredible amount of data to track.  Join us for this half day workshop where we will discuss a variety of methods and tools for recordkeeping that can be used in a wide range of applications for farms of different scales.   \nSpeaker: David Alexander\, Everdale \n  \n  \nNovember 14th\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm: Assembling your business plan \nA business plan is an essential tool in communicating your farm business’ needs\, goals and challenges and is often used to secure financing\, make sound decisions and keep your plans on track.  This workshop will provide a business plan outline and provide tips and ideas about how best to incorporate farm-specific components.  \nSpeaker: David Alexander\, Everdale \n  \n  \nNovember 16th\, 9:30am – 11:00am: Meeting Small Business Requirements on the Farm \nHow do you ensure you are doing everything you need to be doing as a business? From registering your farm business\, to accessing business advantages\, to choosing a sole proprietorship versus incorporating\, there is a lot to consider! Kristel Manes from the Guelph-Wellington Business Centre will help participants understand what they should be doing in order to meet all requirements and ensure best practices. \nSpeaker: Kristel Manes\, Executive Director of the Guelph-Wellington Business Centre & Tony Morris \n  \n  \n  \nNovember 16th\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm: Financing your Farm \nFinancing is a major barrier to many new farmers.  This panel will provide an overview of some of the different types of financing options and programs for new farmers and the requirements for them.  There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the representatives from different financing institutions and organizations (such as Fair Finance Fund and Alterna). \n  \n  \nNovember 16th\, 7:00pm – 8:00pm: Full-term participants’ de-brief meet-up\, online \n  \n  \n  \nFull program details available here  > \n  \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/term-4-ignatius-farm-new-farmer-training-program-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20221005T193955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T193955Z
UID:13745-1666789200-1666792800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:October Seed Grower Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Let’s chat about seed work over lunch! \n  \nHave a question to share as you harvest and clean your seed? Interested in what other seedkeepers and seed growers are working on at this time of year? Let’s come in from the fields for 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. 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 for EFAO members. Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/october-seed-grower-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:20221019T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
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
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20220823T155945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155247Z
UID:13390-1666017000-1666022400@efao.ca
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221005T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
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:20221003T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20220926T225101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155211Z
UID:13639-1664807400-1664812800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Virtual Tour of Piccolo Farm Organics
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  \nVirtual Tour of Piccolo Farm Organics:\nJoin us for a virtual tour of Piccolo Farm Organics\, run by Steve D’Alimonte – a recent graduate of the Ignatius farm internship program and the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program! \n\n\nAt Piccolo Farm Organics\, Steve grows Italian heirloom tomatoes\, herbs\, greens\, and garlic using regenerative\, no-till methods. Learn about his farm set up and journey to starting his farm business. \n  \nSpeaker: Steve D’Alimonte\, Piccolo Farm Organics \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/piccolo-farm-organics/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20220831T194802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T194802Z
UID:13470-1664452800-1664456400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:September Seed Grower Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Let’s chat about seed work over lunch! \n \nThroughout August and September\, it’s been amazing to be able to see some of you in-person at EFAO Field Days\, but September is a time when folks have lots of seed questions\, so let’s come in from the fields for our informal monthly meetup with other seed growers to talk about your questions and ideas about seedkeeping and seed production. Let’s talk about when the seed harvest is ready and how to clean the seed once it’s dry! Let’s chat about the stories of the seeds we are growing and why seed production is so important! 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. This Meetup 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 for EFAO members. Growers of all experience levels and at all points in the process of seed saving and production are welcome.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/september-seed-grower-meet-up-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20220908T162001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T180717Z
UID:13492-1664377200-1664393400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Saving Spectacular Seeds: Seed Conservation at the Regional Seed Demonstration Gardens
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This tour & demonstration will be held at both 3pm and 6pm accommodate different schedules. Both time slots are identical in content. When you register you will be given the option to choose a time slot.\n  \nThe summer tour of EFAO’s Seed Demonstration Garden was an inspiring event with lots of wonderful seed stories shared by growers and seed savers who contributed varieties to the project! But not every crop is at its peak in August. Now it’s time to catch a glimpse of some of the fall crops being showcased in the garden (kale\, cabbage\, lettuce\, squash and more!).  \n  \nAt this hands-on event\, you’ll also have a chance to work with Bob Wildfong\, Director of Seeds of Diversity Canada\, as we harvest\, thresh\, and winnow seeds that will go back into your public Seed Library. This will be an opportunity not only to talk about why seed conservation is so important\, but also to see how it is done.  \n  \nStarting at 3pm\, we will go on a tour of the Regional Seed Demonstration Gardens to see unique varieties being adapted and bred and saved for ecological growing conditions here in Ontario. Following this we will gather together to clean seed and converse about the importance of seed conservation. This program will repeat at 6pm for those unable to attend in the afternoon.  \n  \nFor more information about the Seed Demonstration Gardens visit seedsecurity.ca/engage and efao.ca/seed-security/  \n  \nHosted in partnership with Seeds of Diversity Canada and funded in part by the Canadian Agricultural Strategies and Priorities Program (CASPP) (a program of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) and the Bauta Initiative on Canadian Seed Security. \n  \n  
URL:https://efao.ca/event/saving-spectacular-seeds-seed-conservation-at-the-regional-seed-demonstration-gardens/
LOCATION:Fertile Ground Farm\, 1560 Carmel-Koch Rd\, St Agatha\, Ontario\, N0B 2L0
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220926T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220926T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220926T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T035636
CREATED:20220630T145421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T184742Z
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SUMMARY:Ecological Health Through Pasture Management
DESCRIPTION:Join Cory Van Groningen from VG Meats for a tour of his pastures and discussion of pasture health and management. Cory will share insights into his management techniques\, including rotational grazing. He will also discuss how healthy\, well-managed pastures are an integral component of an ecological farm\, and how he assesses the health of his whole farm ecosystem using Ecological Outcome Verification (EOV). While this field day will focus on pastured beef and poultry\, participants will leave with practical information to apply to their own farm contexts\, no matter what species you’re putting on pasture. \n  \nPlease feel free to bring a bagged lunch and socialize after the tour. \n  \nThis field day is an OSCIA-recognized On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Knowledge Sharing Event for applicants with approved Rotational Grazing Systems projects. Questions about OFCAF should be directed to OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org \n  \n***Due to biosecurity measures\, participants are asked to please wear clean footwear to this event (ie not your muddy farm boots!) \nAbout the Farmer: Cory Van Groningen is an Accredited Professional with Holistic Management Canada and a Hub-verifier in Eastern Canada for the Canada Hub of the Savory Institute. Cory and his wife Heidi raise beef and pastured poultry on their farm with the help of their 4 daughters\, Brooke\, Haley\, Ruth and Skylar.  Cory and Heidi also mentor a growing team of young farmers.  Cory’s family business is the VG Family organization\, which includes an abattoir and 9 retail stores that serve the GTA\, distributors\, restaurants\, and other retailers.  Currently\, the VG organization is working intensely on social and ecological regeneration with their supplying family farms\, team members and customers.  Cory has an M. Sc. in Agricultural Economics\, and his favourite steak is ribeye.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/eco-health-through-pasture-management/
LOCATION:VG Meats Cayuga\, 378 Concession 7 Road\, Cayuga\, Ontario\, N0A 1E0
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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SUMMARY:The Care in Carrots: Urban Agriculture and Crop Breeding
DESCRIPTION:Urban agriculture provides incredible benefits to families and communities in the form of affordable\, healthy\, culturally appropriate food. It also brings urban dwellers into relation with the conditions of small-scale food production. While this type activity is often contrasted with scientifically invested methods of farming\, an increasing number of scientists and growers are working together to develop ecologically sustainable yet highly productive farming practices under the name of “participatory crop breeding.” \n  \nThrough the example of participatory carrot breeding\, this two-part workshop asks what urban gardeners – including community farms\, urban CSAs\, home gardeners\, and campus farms – can take away from crop biologists and soil scientists. And it asks how sciences typically focused on maximizing high-intensity agribusiness can be turned to support resiliency in small-scale agroecological and urban farming. The first part is a series of talks by researchers on the cutting edge of these questions. The second is a visit to the UTSC campus farm to enjoy and explore carrots! Join us for a carrot variety tasting\, cooking demo\, carrot trivia\, and creative opportunities. \n  \n***Reserve your spot for either one or both parts of the workshop*** \n  \nPart 1: Presentations 1:00pm – 2:30pm – Department of Physical and Environtmental Sciences – Room EV140 \n  \n1:00 – 1:30pm – The campus turn in (alternative) urban food systems – Michael Classens\, School of the Environment\, U of T \n  \nThe impact of college and university campuses within the context of broader food systems change has become an increasingly popular scholarly focus. From the role of institutional procurement in shaping and growing local and regional food systems\, through to the pedagogy of (critical) food systems education\, and on-campus food production\, there has been what might be considered a “campus turn” in the movement for more just and sustainable food systems. In this short talk I’ll give an overview of campus-based food systems alternatives – from farms and gardens\, through to student-run food banks and cooperatively run cafés – and discuss how this rich diversity of initiatives form an integral part of the broader movement for urban food systems transformation. \n  \n1:30 – 2:00pm – The Known Unkowns of Urbanization on Ecosystem Health – Marc Cadotte\, Centre for Envirionmental Research in the Anthropocene\, U of T \n  \n2:00-2:30pm – Participatory Plant Breeding – Solveig Hanson\, Centre for Sustainable Food Systems\, UBC; Rebecca Ivanoff\, Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario  \n  \nPlant breeding has been defined as “the art and science of the genetic improvement of plants\,” and it has proven extremely powerful in shaping crop plants to suit agricultural systems. However\, crop varieties bred for mainstream conventional agriculture are not always suited for organic\, ecological\, or urban farming systems. Participatory plant breeding offers the opportunity to engage farmers\, chefs\, and consumers in the variety development process\, yielding varieties suited for the environments\, growing systems\, cultural expressions\, and creative insights of the participants. We’ll describe examples of participatory plant breeding and variety trialling from the Canadian Organic Vegetable Improvement (CANOVI) project\, along with the potentials of applying these techniques to crop development for urban spaces. \n  \nPart 2: Carrot Visit 2:45 – 5:00pm – UTSC Campus Farm  \nJoin Farm Coordinator Beatrice Lego for a walk to UTSC’s Campus Farm for edible\, educational\, and artistic experiences\, all focussed on carrots. The UTSC Campus Farm is one of 40 farms participating in nationwide Canadian Organic Vegetable Improvement carrot variety trials during 2022. These trials are designed to compare a carrot variety bred by (and for) Canadian organic farmers with carrot varieties currently available in catalogs. You’ll learn what farmers and plant breeders look for in a great carrot variety for urban agriculture\, and you’ll get to taste for yourself! Solveig Hanson and Rebecca Ivanoff will offer a carrot taste test where you can discover which varieties you like best\, and Kelsey Kilgore from Culinaria Research Centre will offer a carrot cooking demonstration with samples. And in between bites\, you’ll find carrot-themed trivia and creative opportunities. We hope you join us!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/the-care-in-carrots-urban-agriculture-and-crop-breeding/
LOCATION:University of Toronto Scarborough\, Toronto\, ON
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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