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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220922T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220921T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220921T160000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Biodynamics
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  \nIntro to Biodynamics:\n  \nIn this webinar\, Cory Eichman of Saugeen River CSA will give an introduction to Biodynamic farming principles and how to apply them to your farm. \n\nCory has been involved in biodynamic farming since 1992 and manages an 80-acre mixed farm\, with a 5-acre market garden worked with draft horses. \n  \nSpeaker: Cory Eichman\, Saugeen River CSA \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/intro-to-biodynamics-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220919T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220919T160000
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SUMMARY:Preserving the Harvest
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.  \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nPreserving the Harvest:\n\n*There is room for a few folks to attend this event in-person at Ignatius Farm. Once you register for this event\, you will receive an email with a link to a form to fill out if you would like to attend in-person.  \n\n\nDo I have to blanch my beans before freezing? What do I do with all this eggplant? Should I dry my herbs or make into dips? I could never use that much pesto! How do I store my root vegetables? What is the difference between canning sauces versus refrigerator/freezer sauces? \n\nJoin this webinar to get the answers to all your preserving questions so that you can enjoy the bounty long after the harvest. \n  \nSpeakers: Lisa Conroy\, Maria Sergio\, Chris MacLeod \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/preserving-the-harvest-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220914T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220829T204916Z
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SUMMARY:What to Look for When Looking for Land
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 to Look for When Looking for Land:\n  \nThis panel of farmers will share the dos and don’ts\, the mistakes and tips they’ve learned along the way for searching and finding the right farm property. \n  \nAngel Beyde will share their journey after recently purchasing land\, Alex from Mulberry Moon Farm will talk about his experiences renting land and Lorne Jamieson will discuss the right steps to take when assessing potential properties. \n  \nWe will include a Q&A so get your questions ready or even send them along ahead of the event to Chris at Ignatius. \n  \nSpeakers: Angel Beyde\, Alex Glazirin from Mulberry Moon Farm & Lorne Jamieson \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/what-to-look-for-when-looking-for-land/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220912T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220912T160000
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SUMMARY:Controlled Environments
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  \nControlled Environments:\n  \nHydroponics\, vertical farming\, mushroom cultivation – all require a controlled environment to achieve results year-round. \nJoin Evan Bell from Water Farmers to learn about the alternatives to growing outside\, where one is always at the mercy of the weather\, the health of the soil\, pests\, etc. \n  \n  \nSpeaker: Evan Bell\, Waterfarmers \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/controlled-environments/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220911T163000
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SUMMARY:Holistic Management Planned Grazing
DESCRIPTION:Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario is pleased to co-host this pasture tour and rotational grazing event with Holistic Management Canada. \nThe McQuails have been practicing Holistic Management Planned Grazing for many years and have a wealth of information to share with participants. They will discuss reasons for using different grazing periods\, recovery periods and the amount of residue to leave.  They will also discuss using grazing charts and electronic grazing planning software. Finally\, they will share about their own pasture management decisions\, such as grazing stockpiled paddocks beginning in April\,  incorporating a light grazing of paddocks to then use for haying\, and timing grazing and cutting to allow nesting success for Bobolinks and Meadowlarks as endangered grassland nesting birds. \nThe schedule for the event is: \n1 to 2pm – meet as a group\, BYO picnic lunch\, and have an opportunity to visit outdoors with other graziers and folks interested in seeing animals on the land \n2 – 4pm – take a walk with Tony McQuail through the paddocks and discuss the McQuails’ approach to managing their pastures \n4pm- end the day with a Question and Answer session \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
URL:https://efao.ca/event/holistic-management-planned-grazing-2022/
LOCATION:Meeting Place Organic Farm\, 86016 Creek Line\, Lucknow\, Ontario\, N0G 2H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220910T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220910T163000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220805T162957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T163736Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Norfolk County Hazelnut Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ontario Hazelnut Association for the 2022 Norfolk County Hazelnut Farm Tour\, happening Saturday\, September 10th\, 2022! \nEFAO members receive a $10 discount on the regular ticket price for this event. Login to the Members Portal to access the promo code! \nIf you have any issues using the promo code\, please contact contact@ontariohazelnuts.com for assistance with registration. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe 2022 Farm Tour will take place at three different locations across Norfolk County. The day will include tours/presentations covering hazelnut basics\, harvesting equipment\, processing techniques\, irrigation\, pest management\, current research projects and more! \nLocations: \nStop 1: Courtland\, ON \nPresentations/Tour: 9:30am-11:30am\nLunch: 11:30am-1:00pm \nStop 2: Delhi\, ON \nPresentations/Tour: 1:00pm-2:00pm \nStop 3: Simcoe\, ON \nPresentations/Tour: 2:30-4:00pm
URL:https://efao.ca/event/norfolk-county-hazelnut-farm-tour-2022/
LOCATION:Norfolk County\, Norfolk County\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221020
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SUMMARY:Term 3: 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 3: Building Farming Skills\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  \nSeptember 7\, 7:00pm – 8:00pm: Full term participants meet up\, Online \n  \n  \nSept 12\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm: Controlled Environments \nHydroponics\, vertical farming\, mushroom cultivation\, all require a controlled environment to achieve results year-round. \nEvan Bell from Water Farmers will talk us through some alternatives to growing outside where one is at the mercy of the elements\, the health of the soil\, pests\, etc. \n  \nSpeaker: Evan Bell\, Waterfarmers \n  \n  \nSept 14\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm: What to Look For when Looking at Land \nThis panel of farmers will share the dos and don’ts\, the mistakes and tips they’ve learned along the way for searching and finding the right farm property. \n  \nAngel Beyde will share their journey after recently purchasing land\, Alex from Mulberry Moon Farm will talk about his experiences renting land and Lorne Jamieson will discuss the right steps to take when assessing potential properties. \n  \nWe will include a Q&A so get your questions ready or even send them along ahead of the event to Chris at Ignatius. \n  \nSpeakers: Angel Beyde\, Alex Glazirin from Mulberry Moon Farm & Lorne Jamieson \n  \n  \nSept 19\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm: Preserving the Harvest \nDo I have to blanch my beans before freezing? What do I do with all this eggplant? Should I dry my herbs or make into dips? I could never use that much pesto! How do I store my root vegetables? What is the difference between canning sauces versus refrigerator/freezer sauces? \nJoin this event to get the answers to all your preserving questions so that you can enjoy the bounty long after the harvest. \nSpeakers: Lisa Conroy\, Maria Sergio\, Chris MacLeod \n  \n  \nSept 21\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm: Intro to Biodynamics \nCory Eichman of Saugeen River CSA will give an introduction to Biodynamic farming principles and how to apply them to your farm. Cory has been involved in biodynamic farming since 1992 and manages an 80-acre mixed farm\, with a 5-acre market garden worked with draft horses. \n  \nSpeaker: Cory Eichman\, Saugeen River CSA \n  \n  \nSept 26\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm: Deeper Dive into Soil Health \nEvan Quigley runs a small scale organic vegetable farm in Wilton\, Ontario and is obsessed with soil! “The more successful we are at building and balancing our soil the better the plants may nourish us; and the benefits don’t end there.” 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. \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. \nSpeaker: Evan Quigley\, The Kitchen Garden \n  \n  \nSept 28\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm: Permaculture \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. \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. \nSpeaker: Michael Schimp\, Three Acre Permaculture \n  \nOct 3\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm: Virtual 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! \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. \nSpeaker: Steve D’Alimonte\, Piccolo Farm Organics \n  \n  \nOct 5\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm: Restoring Practices for the Nervous System and Fascia \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. \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. \nSpeaker: Julie Bradley-Low\, The Farmer Yoga Teacher \n  \n  \nOct 17\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm: Seed Saving \nBesides the obvious benefit of “free” after your first purchase of seedling or seed packet\, saving seeds from your own garden will produce a crop that naturally adapts to the environment in your backyard. You could also witness less pest or disease damage\, and your yield will improve in size and even taste. \nSeed saving\, and/or seed swapping is a great way to share with friends and your community and maybe get some seeds to try something new. \nThis event will elaborate on the above points and share the how-to\, and all the reasons why seed-saving might be your next favourite hobby! \nSpeaker: Rebecca Ivanoff\, Seed Program Manager\, EFAO \n  \n  \nOct 19\, 2:30pm – 4:00pm: Vegetable Crop Planning \nIn this webinar Angie Koch 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  \nOct 24\, 7:00pm – 9:00pm: Full-term participants’ de-brief meet-up\, online. \n  \n  \nOct 26: Optional in-person Field Trip (TBD) \n  \n  \nFull program details available here  > \n  \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/term-3-ignatius-farm-new-farmer-training-program/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220829T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220829T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220727T180540Z
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SUMMARY:Living-Lab Ontario: No Till Potatoes
DESCRIPTION:Join EFAO and Living – Lab Ontario researcher Ken Laing to explore recent developments in his no-till potato trials. Since 2020\, Ken has been working to develop medium-scale no-till potato production systems utilizing various strategies and equipment. Now that he is honing in on some of the most reliable methods\, Ken will walk you through the equipment\, techniques\, and cover crops he has tried for mid-scale no-till potatoes\, and share successes\, failures\, and learning from along his journey. \n  \nThis field day is an OSCIA-recognized On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Knowledge Sharing Event for applicants with approved Cover Cropping projects. Questions about OFCAF should be directed to OFCAF@ontariosoilcrop.org
URL:https://efao.ca/event/living-lab-ontario-no-till-potatoes-2022/
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:20220827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220827T133000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220715T161941Z
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UID:13059-1661601600-1661607000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:From Veggie CSA to Pastured Sheep: Farming for the Long Haul
DESCRIPTION:Brenda Hsueh began Black Sheep Farm in 2009\, and runs it today with her partner Skyler and daughter Emma. Their farming practices and ethos prioritize soil health\, biodiversity\, and social justice. The farm includes a vegetable CSA operation that emphasizes no-till practices and formed the initial foundation for their farming enterprise\, which they have built up slowly and intentionally over time. Over the last 10+ years\, Brenda and Skyler have developed their flock of rotationally grazed pastured sheep and incorporated a long-term vision of selling a variety of sheep and wool products into their farm business. This field day has much to offer to participants\, from learning about CSA market gardening to incorporating pastured sheep to silvopasture practices and more. Beyond any single farming enterprise\, Brenda will share some of the strategies and frameworks she has used to run a successful and sustainable farm business for the long haul – one that supports her family with minimal off-farm income. \n  \nAll are welcome to join this field day\, with the tour taking place from 12-1:30pm. After the farm tour\, Black\, Indigenous\, and farmers of colour are invited to stay for a BIPOC Farmers Network community picnic and social. If you would like to carpool to this event\, please fill out this form. \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
URL:https://efao.ca/event/csa-to-sheep-farming-for-the-long-haul/
LOCATION:Black Sheep Farm\, Chesley\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220825T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220804T191915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T131505Z
UID:13172-1661421600-1661439600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Field Day on Manitoulin at Three Forks Farms & Our Garden Products
DESCRIPTION:This is event is held in partnership with the Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN). \n  \nJoin us for an in-person field day at 2 farms on Manitoulin Island: \n  \n\n10:00am – 12:00pm: Three Forks Farms at 9 Douglas Rd\, Ice Lake\n1:00pm – 3:00pm: Our Garden at 144 Meadow Lark Place\, Ice Lake\n\n  \n*We will be taking a lunch break between tours. Participants are invited to bring a bagged lunch. \n  \nThree Forks Farm is a certified organic farm owned by Peggy Baillie and Eric Blondin\, producing mixed vegetables\, chicken and garden seeds for Northern Ontario. We’ll start the day off with a tour of the farm and learn about why and how Peggy and Eric love growing organic food and how they work with the land and the seasons to grow healthy\, nutritious\, and safe products. \n*Please note that all participants will be required to do a boot wash prior to the farm tour for biosecurity reasons. \n  \nOur Garden is operated by Linda and Chuc Willson\, who have been organically growing\, harvesting\, storing\, preserving\, and marketing food for over 30 years.  Leaders of the Manitoulin local food scene\, they continue to produce a line of natural jellies\, relishes\, pickles\, vinegars and oil all from herbs\, fruit and vegetables\, organically grown and wild harvested on their land. \nWe will tour the farm and learn how Linda and Chuc grow produce and herbs (including many varieties of basil!) and the value-added products they create. They will talk about how they work with the land and the challenges they face growing in Northern Ontario. \n  \nFunding support for this event has been provided by FedNor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation. \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/field-day-on-manitoulin/
LOCATION:Three Forks Farms & Our Garden Products\, Ice Lake\, Manitoulin Island
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220824T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220728T173359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T170644Z
UID:13159-1661335200-1661346000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Demonstration Garden Tour & Local Varieties Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour and tasting to learn about the incredible work of local seed stewards! \n  \nFertile Ground Farm is a 2022 host site for the Seed Demonstration Gardens.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 80 different vegetable varieties best suited for regional seed production\, growing crop varieties for conservation in partnership with Seeds of Diversity\, and trialing okra\, red pepper varieties\, and carrot varieties in collaboration with farmers across the province. \n  \nLocal 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 farm tour and tasting to learn about these varieties\, who grows them\, and what makes them so special. \n  \nThe farm tour begins at 10:00am. 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!  \n  \nFor more information about the Seed Demonstration Gardens visit seedsecurity.ca/engage and efao.ca/seed-security/  \n  \nThe 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)\, a $50.3 million\, five-year investment to help the agricultural sector adapt and remain competitive.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/seed-demo-garden-tour-and-tastings-2022/
LOCATION:Fertile Ground Farm\, 1560 Carmel-Koch Rd\, St Agatha\, Ontario\, N0B 2L0
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220820T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220820T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220727T171247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T162516Z
UID:13141-1660986000-1661011200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Superior Seed Producers Farm Tour in Northwestern Ontario
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by Thunder Bay’s Superior Seed Producers\, in partnership with EFAO\, Roots Community Food Centre\, the Lake Superior Living Labs Network and the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems. \n  \nSeed Savers Farm Tour: \n  \nJoin us for a tour of 3 farms in and around Thunder Bay: \n  \n9:15am: Urban Farm Organics\, Port Arthur *Meet at the parking lot across Secord St. from Rebel Salad (320 Bay St) \n11:00am: Roots Community Food Centre’s Lillie Street Garden\, Fort William \n1:00pm: Root Cellar Gardens\, South Gillies \n  \n*Please bring your own lunch and refreshments. \n  \nCarpooling is encouraged! There are a limited number of seats available in the Roots’ van\, leaving the Roots parking lot (450 Fort William Road) at 9:15am. \n  \nAddresses for each of the farms on the farm tour will be sent by email upon registration.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/superior-seed-producers-farm-tour/
LOCATION:Thunder Bay & Area\, Thunder Bay\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220819T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220726T200746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T203136Z
UID:13086-1660939200-1660939200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Superior Seed Producers Presents: The Seeds of Vandana Shiva
DESCRIPTION:This event is hosted by Thunder Bay’s Superior Seed Producers\, in partnership with EFAO\, Roots Community Food Centre\, the Lake Superior Living Labs Network and the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems. \n  \nFilm Screening: The Seeds of Vandana Shiva \n  \nHow did the willful daughter of a Himalayan forest conservator become the world’s most powerful opponent of Monsanto? The Seeds of Vandana Shiva\, a feature-length documentary\, presents the remarkable life story of the Gandhian eco-activist and agro-ecologist\, Vandana Shiva. \n  \nJoin us at the Roots Community Food Centre for a community screening of this inspiring film. \nPopcorn will be served! Bring your own chair/blanket\, candy\, etc. \n  \nThis event will take place rain or shine.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/superior-seed-producers-film/
LOCATION:Roots Community Food Centre\, 450 Fort William Road\, Thunder Bay\, Ontario\, P7B 2Z6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Film Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220819T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220718T153430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220726T195253Z
UID:13068-1660903200-1660917600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Organic Seed Farm Tour + Seed Cleaning Equipment Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:As one of Ontario’s biggest organic seed companies\, Hawthorn Farm Organic Seeds has been producing seed crops outside of Palmerston\, Ontario since 1996\, specializing in farm-selected\, open-pollinated vegetable\, herb\, and flower seeds. Unlike traditional seed companies\, they grow\, harvest\, process\, perform germination tests\, package\, and distribute seeds all right from their farm.\n\n\nKim Delany and Aaron Lyons have accumulated plenty of technical knowledge about growing\, cleaning\, and sharing seed – and lots of seed cleaning equipment as well! Come in the morning for a field tour\, bring a bagged lunch to enjoy on the farm\, and stay for an equipment walk through in the afternoon\, including an overview of their new winnow wizard. Learning from Hawthorn Farm’s successes and challenges will give new seedkeepers a head start on their seed saving journey\, and seasoned growers some new and innovative ideas. You are welcome to join for all or part of the day.\n\n\nHawthorn Farm also supports community seed saving projects\, are part of an on-farm breeding collective called SeedWorks\, and are involved in EFAO’s Farmer-Led Research Program as well as EFAO’s Seed Mentorship Program. This event is not to be missed! This field day is hosted in partnership with the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/hawthorn-field-day-2022/
LOCATION:Hawthorn Farm Organic Seeds\, 6923 Sideroad 2 W\, Mount Forest\, Ontario\, N0G 2L0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220817T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220817T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220727T165007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T164909Z
UID:13135-1660755600-1660766400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Living-Lab Ontario: No Till Soybeans & Alfalfa-Fueled Corn
DESCRIPTION:Join EFAO and Living-Lab Ontario researcher Brett Israel of 3Gen Organics to explore developments in Brett’s reduced tillage field crop trials. Brett has been trialing different systems to reduce tillage in corn and soy\, with economic and environmental benefits. Join this field day to learn how double-cropping soybeans with winter barley and cereal rye and using alfalfa to fertilize corn is impacting yields and soil health. \n  \n***There is no registration fee for this event. Dinner will be available for purchase at the event.  Please indicate if you are interested in purchasing dinner during registration\, so that enough food can be prepared. Please bring cash to the event if you intend to purchase a meal.***
URL:https://efao.ca/event/living-lab-ontario-no-till-soybeans-corn-2022/
LOCATION:3Gen Organics\, 7875 4 Line RR2\, Wallenstein\, Ontario\, N0B 2S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220713T153255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T153255Z
UID:13037-1659009600-1659013200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:July Seed Grower 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? 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/july-seed-grower-meet-up/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220727T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220714T180930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T180930Z
UID:13053-1658948400-1658955600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:On-Farm Climate Action Fund Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) is excited to be delivering the new On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) to Ontario farmers. \n\nFarmers who are interested in learning more about the program can participate in a virtual information session co-hosted by OSCIA and EFAO. The first half of this session will provide an overview of the program\, with time for questions. The second half will walk through the application process in detail. You’re invited to participate in as much of the info session as you would like to attend. \n\nOSCIA is also hosting several other virtual and in-person Farmer Information Sessions in July. \n\nProgram information\, including the new program guide can be found at: Ontario On-Farm Climate Action Fund | OSCIA (ontariosoilcrop.org) \n  \nCost-share is available at 65% of approved project costs (costs must have been incurred on or after February 15\, 2022). The intake will open to begin receiving applications on August 3\, 2022 and will close at 11:59 PM ET on August 17\, 2022. \n\nPractices that will be supported under the program include in-field nitrogen management\, cover cropping practices\, and establishing or expanding rotational grazing systems: \n\nPlanting new acres of cover crops\, or leaving a cover crop over winter where it has always been terminated in the fall\nSetting up permanent perimeter and cross-fencing\, to establish new rotational grazing systems (fencing for silvopasture system can be an eligible expense)\nTrying nitrogen stabilizers or in-field biological inoculants for the first time
URL:https://efao.ca/event/on-farm-climate-action-fund-information-session/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220727T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220427T163238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155328Z
UID:12273-1658932200-1658937600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Growing Medicinal Herbs
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.  \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nGrowing Medicinal Herbs:\n  \nThe healing powers of herbs; even weeds have beneficial qualities! \n  \nJoin Shabina Lafleur-Gangji as she shares her experience with growing herbs for medicine and tea. How is growing herbs different from vegetables\, harvest and drying techniques\, as well as tips and tricks she has found useful. A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Shabina Lafleur-Gangji\, Seed\, Soil and Spirit School \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/growing-medicinal-herbs/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220726T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220726T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220601T175214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T175214Z
UID:12796-1658831400-1658844000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Field day at Ironwood Organics
DESCRIPTION:Chris 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’s bred and produced multiple varieties of wheat\, rye and oats – as well as the pseudocereal buckwheat! Ironwood Organics is committed to building soil health and building community health through sustainable agriculture.  \n  \nChris has accumulated plenty of technical knowledge – and lots of small grains equipment as well! Come in the morning for a field tour\, bring a bagged lunch to enjoy on the farm\, and stay for an equipment walkthrough in the afternoon. 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. 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/ironwood-organics-22/
LOCATION:Ironwood Organics\, 446 Lower Oak Leaf Road\, Athens\, ON\, K0E 1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220725T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220427T162313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T162313Z
UID:12269-1658759400-1658764800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Pasture-Raised Chickens
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.  \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nPasture-Raised Chickens:\n  \nAre you thinking of getting started with pasture-raised poultry? Join Eric Blondin as he takes us through both the set up and day to day activities of pasture raised chickens as well as the business side of marketing and distribution. A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Eric Blondin\, Three Forks Farm \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/pasture-raised-chickens/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220721T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220706T173346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220721T135743Z
UID:13024-1658413800-1658422800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Rooftop Farming\, Soil Health & Food Justice
DESCRIPTION:Please note this tour is now FULL. We cannot accept any further registrations at this point. Thank you for your interest- EFAO hopes to host another rooftop tour in the seasons ahead! \nJoin the EFAO BIPOC Farmers Network and Nicole\, Sharene\, and Samantha from Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU\, formerly known as Ryerson) for an in-depth tour and discussion of their rooftop production spaces\, including the Learning Circle gardens and the Indigenous Foodways gardens. They will also share about the Black Food Sovereignty Initiative and the Indigenous Foodways program. The Research Coordinator  will also share information about current research projects\, as well as the farmer-led research that the rooftop farmers are doing this year. They’ll also be available to answer participant questions about soil health as well. Come prepared for a lot of experiential learning! At the end of the visit\, participants will get to enjoy some cedar tea and casual social time in the beautiful new roof gathering space. \n  \nPlease arrive on time for this tour\, as the building is card access only and latecomers will hold up the group tour. Please wear closed toed shoes and appropriate sun protection\, and bring a water bottle – it gets hot on the roof!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/rooftop-farming-22/
LOCATION:Toronto Metropolitan University\, TMU\, George Vari Engineering Building\, 245 Church St.\, Toronto\, ON\, M5C 2G5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220720T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220427T161648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155551Z
UID:12265-1658327400-1658332800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Beyond Land Acknowledge-ments
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.  \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nBeyond Land Acknowledgements:\n  \nJoin farmers Denise Atkinson from Thunder Bay\, traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg Peoples in Northwestern Ontario and Paul Wartman from Nova Scotia (Mi’kma’ki) for a creative exercise that guides participants through a 4-step planning tool to include reconciliatory justice into our everyday actions. \n  \nInformed by their experiences\, participants will reflect on how they can take meaningful action. You will leave with resources to continue learning\, next steps to integrate better relations into your lives and farming careers\, and inspiration from the group. Plus\, you’ll be practicing a sweet little planning tool that you can apply to any situation. Everyone welcome\, bring a pen/pencil\, and paper. A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeakers: Denise Atkinson\, Aweya Farm & Tea Horse and Paul Wartman\, Flororen Farm \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/beyond-land-acknowledgements-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220719T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220719T133000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220623T153724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T153724Z
UID:12976-1658232000-1658237400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Silvopasture Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Silvopasture practitioners\, this is your opportunity to connect with others and discuss how your 2022 season is going so far. The session will begin with an update on the “Living Fences\, Silvopasture\, and Sheep Products” Field Day happening at All Sorts Acres the week prior. Participants will then have the opportunity to share updates on their silvopasture work this year and hear the same from others. Bring your silvopasture questions and quandaries to crowdsource ideas and inspiration from the group. While there is no pressure to prepare in advance\, participants are encouraged to share photos if relevant. Those who are not actively practicing silvopasture are invited to attend to listen and ask questions as time allows. \nAre you interested in joining a passionate community of folks engaged in silvopasture? EFAO members can email cassie@efao.ca to be added to the Silvopasture Network\, where participants share silvopasture questions\, resources\, and ideas with a supportive group. \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/silvopasture-meet-up-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220718T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220503T144452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155322Z
UID:12260-1658154600-1658160000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Orchard Care
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.  \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nOrchard Care:\n*Please note that this is a hybrid in-person and online event\, with a limited number of in-person spaces available. When you register for this event\, you will be asked to indicate if you plan to attend in-person or online. \n  \nJoin 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. A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker:  Matt Soltys\, The Urban Orchardist \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/orchard-care/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220713T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T183457
CREATED:20220427T154245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155558Z
UID:12254-1657722600-1657728000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:How to Get Strong & Fit While Farming
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.  \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nHow to Get Strong & Fit While Farming:\nFarming can be “back-breaking” work\, but it shouldn’t be! \n  \nDuring 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 farming season. The webinar will start with body awareness\, then posture and finally targeted exercises. \n  \nThere will be a PDF resource that you can print and use as a tool to practice what you have learned “off the mat and into the field”. A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Julie Bradley-Low\, Stonegrove Wellness Studio \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/how-to-get-strong-and-fit-while-farming/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Field day at La Belle Vie Farm: Haskap Production
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person field day at La Belle Vie Farm in St. Charles\, Northeastern Ontario.  \n  \nTara and Denis planted their first haskaps in 2012 and now have over 10\,000 haskap plants\, producing fresh harvested and pick-your-own berries\, as well as a variety of value-added products. Their haskap orchard is integrated with their other farm enterprises\, which include a market garden and farm-to-table kitchen.  \n  \nDuring the tour\, Tara will share her family’s experiences growing haskaps in northeastern Ontario\, including considerations before planting\, irrigation\, pest problems and more.  \n  \nDue to space constraints in the farm store\, this field day is limited to 15 participants.  \n  \n*Optional: if you’re interested in picking some haskaps before the tour\, you are welcome to arrive at the farm at 8am to do so ($6/lb is the u-pick price).
URL:https://efao.ca/event/field-day-at-la-belle-vie-farm/
LOCATION:La Belle Vie Farm\, 378 Turcot Road\, St-Charles\, ON\, P0M 2W0
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220712T113000
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SUMMARY:Creative Ways to Grow Small Grains Ecologically
DESCRIPTION:***Note: Please use these coordinates as the meeting location for this event.***\n  \nNorm Lamothe of Woodleigh Farms knows that  you don’t need to be certified organic to grow your field crops in a more ecologically sustainable way. He uses strategies like diverse rotations\, cover crops\, and reduced tillage to produce a variety of small grains crops. He also invests in other ecological ‘extras\,’ like a pollinator garden and making his own compost on-farm. \n  \nCome on out to this in-person field day to tour Norm’s fields and hear his small grains experiences – from planting all the way to marketing!  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/creative-ways-to-grow-small-grains-ecologically/
LOCATION:Woodleigh Farms\, Cavan-Monaghan\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220711T160000
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SUMMARY:Composting
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.  \nNeither EFAO nor Everdale will view\, handle or store any of the information in this form. \n  \nComposting:\nLearn how to recycle nutrients back into the soil to build your growing space and community! \n  \nThis 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. \n  \nParticipants will also get access to an online book about recycling food resources and compost in Ontario. A recording of this webinar will be available. \n  \nSpeaker: Fianna Dirks \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/composting/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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