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SUMMARY:Language of Ecological Agriculture and Food Systems in Ontario: Part 1
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  \nLanguage of Ecological Agriculture and Food Systems in Ontario: Part 1\n  \n*Part 2 of this event will take place from 2:30pm – 4:00pm\, April 22nd. \n  \nWhat is organic agriculture? What does regenerative mean? What is the difference between permaculture\, agroecology\, and biodynamic farming? \n  \nJoin us for a discussion about the language of ecological agriculture and start thinking about how and where your farm might fit. \n  \nSpeaker: Thorsten Arnold\, Grey-Bruce Centre for Agroecology and Persephone Market Garden \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/language-of-ecological-agriculture-part-1/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220421T140000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to EFAO’s Virtual AGM! \n  \n\n\nAll are welcome to join us for this year’s virtual EFAO Annual General Meeting! Learn about EFAO’s work over the past year – from on-farm research to seed security\, climate advocacy\, and small grains – and the progress that has been made towards the organization’s strategic goals. \n  \nMembers* will have the chance to help elect and welcome a number of new EFAO Board members and learn about some exciting new initiatives that EFAO will be embarking on over the coming years. All those who RSVP will receive an AGM Package\, which includes Audited Financial Statements and the 2021 Annual Report\, in advance of the AGM. Please see the AGM agenda for a preview of what to expect. \n  \nAs a membership-based organization\, we deeply value and rely on your engagement. We hope you will join us! \n\n  \n* In accordance with EFAO’s bylaws\, only members who have active memberships for at least 30 days before the AGM (March 21\, 2022) are able to vote on motions. But all members and friends are welcome to attend the AGM. \n\n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/virtual-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220420T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220420T160000
DTSTAMP:20230223T155745Z
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SUMMARY:Botany for Farmers and Gardeners
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  \nBotany for Farmers and Gardeners:\n  \nThis webinar will provide an introduction to botany for gardeners\, farmers\, and foodies alike! \n  \nTopics will include vegetable classification and why this is important\, parts of a plant\, pollination and common pests and diseases. \n  \nSpeaker: Lisa Conroy\, Farm Educator  at Ignatius Farm \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/botany-for-farmers-and-gardeners/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220420T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220420T133000
DTSTAMP:20230417T164910Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Potatoes with Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:Join Living Lab-Ontario farmer-innovator Ken Laing and Living Lab-PEI researcher Ryan Barrett for a discussion about growing potatoes with cover crops. For Ken\, his trials involve planting organic potatoes into a standing cover crop of rye/hairy vetch\, mowing the cover crop and letting the potatoes grow without any tillage for weeds or hilling. For Ryan\, his trials involve testing various fall-planted cover crops ahead of conventional potato production. Learn about the details of these systems\, including their successes\, challenges and next steps through short presentations about the trials followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/growing-potatoes-with-cover-crops/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220420T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220420T110000
DTSTAMP:20230223T155804Z
CREATED:20220408T155002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230223T155804Z
UID:12005-1650447000-1650452400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Organic Growing
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  \nIntroduction to Organic Growing:\nAre you wanting to grow your own vegetables but are not sure how to get started? Join this webinar for an overview of how to start growing vegetables. \n  \nTopics will include the basics of getting to know your site\, common tools\, site preparation\, planting\, pest management\, harvesting\, and extending the season.  We will fit in as much as possible during the 90 min webinar and will post many movies demonstrating the hands-on portions. \n  \nSpeaker: Lisa Conroy\, Farm Educator  at Ignatius Farm \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/introduction-to-organic-growing/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220420T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220420T150000
DTSTAMP:20220413T143400Z
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SUMMARY:CANOVI Farm Club
DESCRIPTION:We’re looking forward to this chance to converse freely about ways to improve this year’s trialing experience and how to shape the next 5 years of the Canadian Organic Vegetable Improvement Project (CANOVI) \n  \nGrowers who are currently\, have been in the past\, or those interested in becoming involved in CANOVI variety trials or breeding work in the future\, are invited to bring their questions and topics of interest. \n  \nThe Canadian Organic Vegetable Improvement Project (CANOVI) has been a 5-year program (2018-2023) to build a collaborative network of farmers\, researchers\, and industry stakeholders to: \n  \n\nTest varieties for (1) adaptation to agro-ecological practices\, (2) nutrition and flavour\, and (3) local seed production;\nTeach farmers the principles and practice of trialing and breeding;\nImplement on-farm participatory plant breeding projects to create\, improve or adapt vegetable crops.\n\n  \nThe discussion will be framed around the following topics: \n  \n1)The last year of CANOVI trials (carrots\, radicchio\, rutabaga\, and more) \n\nWhat quantitative and qualitative data matters to you?\nHow can we build a stronger community of practice around CANOVI?\n\n  \n2) The next 5-year Organic Science Cluster Funding (2023-2028) \n\nWhat crops are you interested in and why?\nWhat on-farm plant breeding projects are you excited about?\nWould you be interested in being part of an advisory committee to inform our future work?\n\n  \nThis conversation will also be an opportunity for the research team to present three concepts that is orienting its future work: \n  \n\nParticipatory and collective approaches;\nGenomics and genome-environment association;\nFunctional traits and adaptive strategies.\n\n  \n* Please note that this is a bilingual event and that simulatenous translation will be available
URL:https://efao.ca/event/canovi-farm-club-22/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220419T143000
DTSTAMP:20220323T152803Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T152803Z
UID:11879-1650373200-1650378600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Land Trusts and Alternative Land Access
DESCRIPTION:This session is a part of Stream 2: Collaboration & Co-ops as well as Stream 3: Food Economies & Communities of Practice\, taking place through the Local Food and Farm Co-op (LFFC) 12th Annual Assembly. EFAO members receive a $3 discount on any Stream of the Assembly\, or a $10 discount on a Full Assembly Pass. Use the link above to register for the LFFC Assembly. Login to your EFAO member account or email events@efao.ca to receive the discount code. \nNot attending the Assembly? You can register for ONLY the Land Trusts & Alternative Land Access session using either the “Member” or “Standard” pricing above. \n  \nThe Land Access Series is intended to provide practical tools and visionary ideas to support equitable access to land by farmers\, while prioritizing tools and ideas that may reduce barriers for farmers who face increased systemic marginalization. While the root causes of land inaccessibility must be addressed through policy and systemic approaches\, EFAO recognizes that this problem is sticky and complex\, and on-the-ground solutions must be found while larger scale approaches are pursued. EFAO hopes that this series can demonstrate useful models\, practices\, and ways of approaching land access to equip participants with new tools and resources to support their land access journeys. \n  \nSession Description: The sustainability of our food systems hinge largely on the availability of affordable\, arable land and the opportunity for individuals\, organizations and communities to access it equitably.  Join LFFC Northeast Regional Coordinator Mike Degagne and the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario to explore alternative land access through cooperative land ownership (Black River Worker Co-op) and Indigenous land trust (Mno Aki\, Global Indigenous Development Trust) models. Hear about successes\, challenges\, best practices and new developments in the sector and see how the LFFC can support your search for sustainable land access.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/land-trusts-alternative-land-access/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220428
DTSTAMP:20230223T152248Z
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SUMMARY:Term 1: Ignatius New Farmer Training Program
DESCRIPTION:The Ignatius 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 About the 2022 Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program:\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.\n\n\nAll course resources and recordings will only be available on the Moodle Course Platform. Instructions on how to set up a Moodle account will be sent to participants upon registration. \n\n  \nTerm 1: Establishing a foundation of knowledge and language for beginning farm work\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  \nApril 19:  \nFull term participants meet up: 7:00pm – 8:00pm\, on Zoom. \n  \nApril 20:  \nIntroduction to Organic Growing: 9:30am – 11:00 am  \nBotany for Farmers and Gardeners: 2:30pm – 4:00pm \n  \nApril 22:  \nThe Language of Ecological Agriculture Part 1: 9:30am – 11:00am \nThe Language of Ecological Agriculture Part 2: 2:30pm – 4:00pm \n  \nApril 25:  \nIdentifying and Controlling Pests and Disease: 9:30am – 11:00am  \nFarm Workers Rights and Responsibilities: 2:30pm – 4:00pm \n  \nApril 27th:  \nSoil Health: 9:30am – 11:00am \nIntro to Indoor Growing: 2:30pm – 4:00pm \nFull term participant debrief meet up: 7:00pm – 8:00pm\, on Zoom. \n  \nFull program details available here  > \n  \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/term-1-ignatius-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:20220413T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220413T140000
DTSTAMP:20220412T150508Z
CREATED:20220412T135725Z
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UID:12078-1649853000-1649858400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is spreading rapidly across the province and affects small flocks\, backyard flocks\, commercial operations (both organic and conventional)\, and wild birds. HPAI has a close to 100% mortality rate in chickens and turkeys\, is spread through many domestic and wild bird species\, and is highly infectious. \n  \nUnderstanding how HPAI spreads and what you can do to minimize your flock’s risk of infection and of spreading HPAI to your area is imperative for anyone keeping any kind of bird. Join Al Dam\, Provincial Poultry Specialist from OMAFRA\, and colleagues for an interactive session about HPAI in an ecological farming context — from pastured birds to backyard flocks. This session will focus on sharing practical information in order to reduce the risks of contracting and transmitting HPAI. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and brainstorm solutions to their specific biosecurity context. \n  \nAnyone in the EFAO community who raises poultry or keeps birds\, including ducks\, geese\, chickens\, turkeys\, or other birds for meat\, eggs\, or show are encouraged to attend this important information session.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220408T130000
DTSTAMP:20220323T183852Z
CREATED:20220323T171822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T183852Z
UID:11896-1649419200-1649422800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Beneficial Insects & Pest Management Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Are aphids bugging you (and your crops)? Flea beetles got you down? Join this session\, intended for market and home garden vegetable growers\, to brainstorm ecological solutions to insect pest problems and opportunities to support predatory beneficial insects in your garden planning. Participants will be able to share their questions and ideas and work in groups to create pest management plans for the upcoming season. All experience levels welcome. \n  \nAbout the Facilitator: Fianna Dirks has been working as a farmer for the last 11 years focusing on organic growing\, on-farm compost production\, and beneficial insect habitat creation. When not ogling over the micro universes of soil microbes and insects\, they are usually reading Sci-Fi or on the hunt for a sequin outfit. Fianna is running a 2022 Farmer Led Research Trial on beetle banks. \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/beneficial-insect-pest-management-meetup/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220407T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220407T203000
DTSTAMP:20220404T162209Z
CREATED:20220404T162209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T162209Z
UID:11981-1649358000-1649363400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Growing Heritage Grains
DESCRIPTION:There is a growing interest from consumers\, bakers\, and farmers to access heritage grains. Whether that is emmer\, einkorn\, red fife\, spelt\, or wheat\, there are many barriers to bringing these types of grains to the market… starting with seeds! Indeed\, seeds are only available in packet size\, and it can take years to grow and multiply before having a volume large enough to fit into a mechanical seeder or combine. In this session\, you will hear from farmers and researchers who have been working with heritage grains. Join us to hear about the challenges and rewards of growing heritage varieties\, as well as considerations for how you can get started on your heritage grains journey! Image courtesy of Salt Spring Seed Sanctuary. \n  \nThis event is part of the 2022 Seed Webinar Series run by the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security\, run in collaboration with EFAO.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/growing-heritage-grains-22/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220331T210000
DTSTAMP:20220316T155735Z
CREATED:20220316T135850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T155735Z
UID:11826-1648753200-1648760400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:BIPOC Farmers Network Meet-Up: Okra & Bitter Melon
DESCRIPTION:RSVP by emailing angel@efao.ca \n  \n\n\nAre you a racialized ecological farmer or aspiring farmer? Join us for a friendly meet-up to kick off the growing season and connect with fellow Black\, Indigenous and other farmers of colour. Come learn from some amazing farmers\, make new friends and share farming knowledge and resources in a warm and welcoming environment. \n  \nFarmer Rav Singh of Shade of Miti Farm will get us started with a presentation about growing Okra and Bitter Melon. Rav will share everything from sourcing seed and germination\, to growing tips\, marketing and pricing. Q & A to follow\, so bring all your questions about these beloved crops. \n  \nAbout Rav \nRav (she/her) is a young farmer and climate educator in Mississauga. She runs a food and climate justice organization called Shade of Miti. Rav specializes in growing local and organic bitter melon\, okra\, eggplants and hot peppers. She focuses on these vegetables because there are not many local farmers offering these culturally significant vegetables to BIPOC and newcomer communities. \n  \nThis meet-up is free & reserved for BIPOC farmers and aspiring farmers\, and will be hosted by Angel Beyde and Amy Cheng. \n  \nRSVP at any point until 6 pm on March 31st by emailing angel@efao.ca. You will be sent the Zoom link to join.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/bipoc-farmers-network-meet-up-okra-bittermelon/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220330T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220330T170000
DTSTAMP:20220404T150447Z
CREATED:20220302T164813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T150447Z
UID:11737-1648654200-1648659600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Flower Seed Production
DESCRIPTION:Not only are flowers beautiful to humans and pollinators alike\, but the cut flower sector is experiencing unprecedented growth. This has created a tremendous opportunity for ecological flower seed producers. However\, there is a distinct lack of information on species-specific seed production\, and how to produce quality flower seed. Growers are often stymied by the lack of information about the isolation requirements for different species\, how to collect and clean the seed\, and what to do about low and/or variable germination rates. This panel of experienced seed producers will teach participants how to grow ecological flower seed successfully. \n  \nSpeakers : \n\nDan Brisebois\, Farmer and Seed Grower at Tourne-Sol Co-operative Farm\nStacey Denton\, Farmer-Florist at Flora \nEric Budzynski\, Seed Production Manager at Floret\n\n  \nModerator: Clara Qualizza\, Meadow & Thicket Farm Flowers and co-host of The Sustainable Flowers Podcast \n  \nPlease note that live translation is provided. \n  \nThis event is part of the 2022 Seed Webinar Series run by the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security\, run in collaboration with EFAO.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/flower-seed-production/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220329T141500
DTSTAMP:20220330T185854Z
CREATED:20220307T163619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T185854Z
UID:11771-1648558800-1648563300@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Cultural Easements and Agreements/Les accords et ententes de servitude culturelle
DESCRIPTION:The Land Access Series is intended to provide practical tools and visionary ideas to support equitable access to land by farmers\, while prioritizing tools and ideas that may reduce barriers for farmers who face increased systemic marginalization. While the root causes of land inaccessibility must be addressed through policy and systemic approaches\, EFAO recognizes that this problem is sticky and complex\, and on-the-ground solutions must be found while larger scale approaches are pursued. EFAO hopes that this series can demonstrate useful models\, practices\, and ways of approaching land access to equip participants with new tools and resources to support their land access journeys. \n  \nAbout this session (French translation to follow below):  \nPlease note Regeneration Canada Members receive FREE access to this session! Please contact Sara Maranda-Gauvin at sara.mg@regenerationcanada.org if you have not received a discount code. \nJoin Celeste Smith from Ga Gitigemi Gamik: We Will Plant Lodge and Cultural Seeds to learn more about using a Cultural Easement to develop land access agreements. Celeste has worked in partnership with land stewards Chuck and Linda Willson from RavensWing Farm on Mnidoo Mnising (Manitoulin Island) to create a unique agreement based on the Indigenous treaty principles of relationship building. As the future home of Ga Gitigemi Gamik (We Will Plant Lodge)\, the site will host Indigenous women and 2SLGBTTQQIA+ people to reclaim Traditional Ecological Knowledge and practices.  \n  \nIn this workshop\, Celeste will share her story and advice related to developing a Cultural Easement\, including building effective relationships\, models and precedents to follow\, and what kinds of legal and professional resources are available and/or recommended to support both landowners and land seekers interested in exploring this model. Participants will also learn more about Ga Gitigemi Gamik and ways to become involved and support the project. \n  \nThis webinar is a partnership between the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario and Regeneration Canada and simultaneous translation into French will be available. \n\nVenez écouter Celeste Smith de Ga Gitigemi Gamik : We Will Plant Lodge et Cultural Seeds pour en apprendre davantage sur l’utilisation d’une entente de servitude culturelle afin d’élaborer des accords d’accès aux terres. Celeste a travaillé en partenariat avec les intendant·e·s des terres Chuck et Linda Willson de RavensWing Farm sur Mnidoo Mnising (île Manitoulin) afin de créer une entente unique basée sur les principes du traité autochtone de création de relations. En tant que future résidence de Ga Gitigemi Gamik (We Will Plant Lodge)\, le site accueillera des femmes autochtones et des personnes 2SLGBTTQIA+ afin de se réapproprier les connaissances et les pratiques écologiques traditionnelles.  \n  \nAu cours de cet atelier\, Celeste partagera son histoire et ses conseils sur le développement d’une entente de servitude culturelle\, incluant la création de relations efficaces\, les modèles et les précédents à suivre\, ainsi que les types de ressources juridiques et professionnelles disponibles et/ou recommandées pour soutenir les propriétaires fonciers et les chercheur·euse·s de terres intéressé·e·s à explorer ce modèle. Les participant·e·s en apprendront également davantage sur Ga Gitigemi Gamik et sur les moyens de s’impliquer et de soutenir le projet. \n  \nCe webinaire est un partenariat entre l’Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario et Régénération Canada. Une traduction simultanée en français sera disponible.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/cultural-easements-and-agreements/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220328T210000
DTSTAMP:20220324T183453Z
CREATED:20220304T202812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T183453Z
UID:11754-1648494000-1648501200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Holistic Regenerative Farm Design in the North
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is Part 2 of a series on regenerative farming in Northern Ontario. \n  \nHow do existing landscape features influence what you will grow on your farm and how you will grow it? And how do your personal values and lifestyle goals fit in? The second part of this regenerative farming in northern Ontario series will get you thinking through the planning steps for creating a holistic farm design – one that exists in cadence with the local biome\, community\, as well as your personal goals.  \n  \nJoin experienced facilitator and permaculture practitioner\, teacher and designer\, Paul Wartman\, for an interactive workshop to help you design your farm in a holistic way. \n  \nAbout the Facilitator \n  \n\nPaul Wartman: \nPaul Wartman is a creative community facilitator and plant nursery grower at Floreren Farm in Centrelea\, Nova Scotia\, unceded Mi’kma’ki. Paul has worked with youth\, adults\, and communities in creative self-expression\, social justice\, and agriculture for 14 years. His services have facilitated land stewards\, farmers\, food banks\, schools\, unions\, community groups\, and many more to create action that is people-based\, cooperative\, and restorative.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/holistic-regenerative-farm-design-in-the-north/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220325T143000
DTSTAMP:20220309T192456Z
CREATED:20220309T192456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T192456Z
UID:11811-1648213200-1648218600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Breeding Carrots for Production\, Resilience\, Flavour & Fun in Organic Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar to learn fundamental concepts and strategies that are key to successful carrot breeding work. The presenters will cover basic genetics\, color expression\, trait expression and selection\, and demonstrate how to cut\, evaluate\, and select roots from a diverse array of orange and rainbow colored roots. Specific topics that will be addressed: \n  \n\nWhich traits are straightforward to select for and which are not (more complex)\nStrategies to tease out environmental effects from genetic expression\nBasic color genetics – which colors are dominant and “easy to fix and work with” and which are more challenging\nWhen to stop – traits that are very difficult or “impossible” to select out or away from\nA word about male sterility – how it works in carrots (it’s naturally occurring) and what to do if\, or when\, it shows up\nRoot evaluation\, selection\, and storage\n\n  \nPresenters: Laurie McKenzie and Micaela Colley\, Organic Seed Alliance; Philipp Simon\, USDA ARS; Solveig Hanson\, University of British Columbia \n  \nThis webinar is a collaboration between the Carrot Improvement for Organic Agriculture (CIOA) program led by the Organic Seed Alliance\, and the Canadian Organic Vegetable Improvement (CANOVI) program led by the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/breeding-carrots-22/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220324T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220324T120000
DTSTAMP:20220325T215221Z
CREATED:20220223T171225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T215221Z
UID:11681-1648119600-1648123200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Tips & Tools for the Research Season
DESCRIPTION:Conducting an on-farm research project in the middle of an already busy growing season requires organization and foresight to find systems that work for your farm. Join the EFAO’s Research Director Sarah Larsen\, Seed Program Manager Rebecca Ivanoff\, and Research Coordinator Dillon Muldoon to learn tips and tools to make your data collection more manageable and effective. After a short presentation join the EFAO’s Research Director Sarah Larsen and PFI’s Director of Research and Field Crops Stefan Gailans for an open question and answer period on farmer-led research.\n  \nThis webinar is open to anyone interested in farmer-led or on-farm research and will be recorded and shared with participants following the live event.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/tips-tools-research-season-22/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220323T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220323T170000
DTSTAMP:20220307T210209Z
CREATED:20220307T210209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T210209Z
UID:11788-1648051200-1648054800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:March Seed Grower Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:All our ecological farming work begins with seeds\, and right now we are all starting our first seeds whether they are for spring CSA shares\, a vegetable seed crop\, or a frost seeding of the fields. With seeds on our mind\, this Meetup offers a place for us to share our seed growing knowledge and to hear about upcoming projects\, webinars\, or workshops you can get involved with. 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  \nGrowers\, bring your seed questions and areas of contemplation; we’ll work together to try to address as many as we can. And when we find a question we can’t address at the moment\, this is a place to let the Seed Program Manager know so we can arrange further education opportunities.  \n  \nThis Seed Grower Meet-Up is hosted monthly for EFAO members\, and during EFAO’s Member Month\, this meet-up is open to those growers who are not yet 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/march-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:20220323T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220323T133000
DTSTAMP:20220329T162220Z
CREATED:20220308T202930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T162220Z
UID:11802-1648038600-1648042200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Small Grains Management Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Attention all farmers growing small grains this year! Planning for planting is well underway\, but what about after that? We’ve got two experts who will guide you through important in-season management decisions for your small grain crop.  \n  \nNot sure about nitrogen fertilization rate? Want to figure out how to control weeds in organic grains? Which insects do you need to look out for this season? This session is for you!  \n  \nRob Wallbridge\, Organic Council of Ontario president and Agronomy Sales Lead for SureSource Agronomy\, brings years of experience in organic advising and consulting.  \n  \nScott Banks is an independent agronomist and former Cropping Systems Specialist for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food\, and Rural Affairs. He’ll bring the conventional management expertise to the conversation.  \n  \nCome ready with your questions about managing your small grains!  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-grains-management-decisions-22/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220323T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220323T133000
DTSTAMP:20220329T162151Z
CREATED:20220307T202213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T162151Z
UID:11784-1648036800-1648042200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Equipment
DESCRIPTION:Cleaning seed is the process of removing small light seeds\, field debris and other undesirable matter. It’s a key step to improve germination rates and overall quality of any given seed lot. Whether you are an artisanal or commercial seed grower\, seed cleaning equipment can help reduce the amount of time and labor it takes. However\, finding equipment adapted to your scale can be a challenge ! Two options are available for seed growers. The first is to purchase seed equipment\, and the second is to adapt or build your own equipment for your specific purposes. In this session you will hear from David Catzel\, who will speak about his experience operating the Mobile Seed Cleaner; Mark Luterra\, inventor of the Winnow Wizard\, who will share information about this effective and versatile piece of equipment; and Thomas Seguin\, an active member of a do-it-yourself farm equipment cooperative in France. \n  \nSpeakers: Thomas Seguin (La Ferme de l’Iserole\, Atelier Paysan)\, David Catzel (Farm Folk City Folk)\, Mark Luterra (Winnow Wizard inventor/producer) \n  \nThis event is part of the 2022 Seed Webinar Series run by the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security\, run in collaboration with EFAO.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/seed-equipment/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220322T133000
DTSTAMP:20220325T215313Z
CREATED:20220309T165049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T215313Z
UID:11806-1647950400-1647955800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:LiteFarm: Free Tools for Farm Management
DESCRIPTION:Join David Trapp to learn more about LiteFarm\, a free and open source farm management tool made for current and aspiring sustainable farmers. LiteFarm has been co-designed by farmers\, including input from EFAO members! LiteFarm is easy to use\, and designed specifically for the needs of sustainable and diversified farms. \n  \nUsing LiteFarm\, you can: \n\nEnter data once to seamlessly tie your operations\, certifications\, and payroll together.\nCreate\, assign and track tasks for yourself and any other workers on the farm.\nFacilitate the certification process with simple and powerful document exports\nCreate and track crop plans to facilitate annual farm management. \nUpload or snap a photo of all your receipts and compliance documents\nCreate a map representing all the diversity that a complex farm can have.\n\n  \nThis webinar will be suitable for any farmer looking for cost-effective solutions for task management\, crop planning\, mapping\, financial management\, and tools for tracking organic or other certification requirements. \nPlease fill out this short survey when you register to tell us what LiteFarm functions you are most interested in learning about. The webinar will be tailored to meet participant needs and questions. \nEFAO is pleased to offer this session at a special Member Month Promotional Rate! Did you know that EFAO members get discounts on ALL EFAO events? Join or renew your membership today!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/litefarm-free-tools-for-farm-management/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220321T203000
DTSTAMP:20240123T165446Z
CREATED:20220304T195502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T165446Z
UID:11746-1647889200-1647894600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Perspectives on Regenerative Farming in the North
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is Part 1 of a series on regenerative farming in Northern Ontario. \n  \nAre you interested in starting up a regenerative farm? Join us for this virtual tour of four regenerative farms in northeastern Ontario!  \n  \nCeleste Smith from Cultural Seeds and Ga Gitigemi Gamik on Manitoulin Island\, Phil Beauchamp from Beautiful Field Farm and Fruit Trees in Naughton\, Rachel Lachance from Black River Foraging Co. in Timmins\, and Marcel Forget from Rubber Boot Farm in Timmins will share how they practice regenerative farming\, and how they have built their farms around thoughtful consideration of their local biome and ecosystem.  \n  \nAbout the Speakers: \n  \n \nCeleste Smith\, Cultural Seeds & Ga Gitigemi Gamik: \nCeleste Smith (she/her) is Oneida from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory and a seed steward\, traditional agriculturalist and former professor of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) at Niagara College. She is the Founder/Director of Cultural Seeds (culturalseeds.com) an Indigenous seed store/rematriation project and Ga Gitigemi Gamik (wewillplantlodge.com) an ecological centre on a permanent Indigenous stewarded site\, where women and 2SLGBTTQQIA+ persons can (RE)learn ancestral agricultural methods lost to colonization. \n  \nPhil Beauchamp\, Beautiful Field Farm and Fruit Trees: \nPhil Beauchamp took over Lewis Hardy Fruit Trees in 2021 from his former neighbour\, Ron Lewis. Phil is deeply passionate about food security\, local agriculture and permaculture practices and has developed a serious expertise on fruit trees through a combination of trial and error and advice from Ron over the years. \n  \n  \nRachel Lachance\, Black River Foraging Co.: \nRachel Lachance is the owner and founder of Black River Foraging Co.\, she began her land-based business in 2016 in response to the global climate crisis by drawing on her background in forestry\, eco-tourism and community development. She envisions a cultural shift of regenerative land-use practices and a resurgence of local land-based knowledge in Northeastern Ontario. She is currently developing food forests throughout the region and food security programming as part of her role with Keepers of the Circle as their Food Sovereignty Initiatives Coordinator. Rachel is completing her diploma as a Traditional Herbalist\, holds her Registered Massage Therapy status and lives off-grid with her husband and 3 children in Timmins\, On where they operate their small ecological farm. \n  \nMarcel Forget\, Rubber Boot Farm: \nMarcel operates Rubber Boot Farm with his family in Timmins Ontario\, where they produce organic\, pasture-raised pork\, meat chickens\, eggs vegetables and herbs – all using regenerative practices that will not only help the farm to thrive\, but also contribute to the health of the local ecosystem. They embrace an integrated system of animals\, crops and the complex pieces that connect them. \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/perspectives-on-regenerative-farming-in-the-north/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220315T133000
DTSTAMP:20220329T162040Z
CREATED:20220307T201531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T162040Z
UID:11780-1647345600-1647351000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Intellectual Property Rights & Vegetable Varieties
DESCRIPTION:The rules and regulations guiding intellectual property rights for vegetable crops–such as plant variety protections\, contracts\, and patents–can be confusing and problematic. Crafted to enable the collection of royalty fees  in newly developed crop varieties\, these tools have proven to be somewhat inflexible and inequitable. In response\, there has been a surge of support for initiatives\, such as the Open Source Seed Initiative\, which keep seed in the public domain. We will explore the impacts of both frameworks for seed savers. Both of these approaches reflect settler culture and what it tells us about human dominion over seeds. We’ll learn about parallel and contrasting seed cultures within Indigenous seed systems and relationships. Please join us for this technical and cultural discussion about seed as private property. This webinar will be useful for all curious growers and seed savers. \n  \nSpeakers: Christy Ó Ceallaigh-Bisson & Kaitlyn Duthie-Kannikkatt (SeedChange)\, Luke Jefferies & Janice Brant (Kenhteke Seed Sanctuary and Learning Centre) \n  \nThis event is part of the 2022 Seed Webinar Series run by the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security\, run in collaboration with EFAO.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/veg-intellectual-property-rights/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220314T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220314T130000
DTSTAMP:20220329T160033Z
CREATED:20220301T174613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T160033Z
UID:11725-1647259200-1647262800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Getting Started with Rotational Grazing
DESCRIPTION:Join Jim Johnston from Pasture Hill Farm for an interactive Q&A session on his approach to rotational grazing in Northern Ontario. Jim and Wanda Johnston have been raising 100% grass-fed beef and pastured lamb at Pasture Hill Farm in New Liskeard for the past 28 years\, and have a commercial-sized flock of 650 ewes. Before moving to farming full-time\, Jim worked as the Forage and Sheep Researcher at the New Liskeard Agricultural Research Station. \n  \nJim will start the session off by talking about how he manages rotational grazing on his farm\, then we will open the session up for questions and discussion. Please bring your questions about how to approach establishing or expanding a grass-fed beef or sheep operation\, and the principles and practicalities of rotational grazing! \n  \n*Before attending the session\, please take the time to watch this recorded Farm Tour of Pasture Hill Farm\, which showcases Jim and Wanda’s rotational grazing practices. \n  \nMember Month Meet-Ups are free and open to anyone.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/getting-started-with-rotational-grazing-22/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220310T113000
DTSTAMP:20220314T174331Z
CREATED:20220301T151218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T174331Z
UID:11718-1646906400-1646911800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Seasoned No-Till Growers Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Please note that this meet-up is ONLY for for experienced no-till vegetable growers (3+ years of no-till production experience) who grow on a market garden scale or larger. Please email events@efao.ca if you do not fit into this category and wish to attend or would like to request a meet-up suited to your experience level. Thank you! \n  \nExperienced no-till vegetable growers\, this is your opportunity to connect with others and discuss the upcoming season. Participants will have the opportunity to share their no-till plans and experiments\, and hear the same from others. Bring your no-till 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. \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/seasoned-no-till-22/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220309T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220309T140000
DTSTAMP:20220314T174248Z
CREATED:20220210T185123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T174248Z
UID:11594-1646827200-1646834400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Interpreting Soil Tests & Choosing Amendments
DESCRIPTION:Interpreting soil tests and understanding nutrient deficiencies is an important management technique so that ecological farmers can increase yields\, improve crop quality\, reduce weed problems\, and improve soil health. This webinar will briefly explain the importance of different soil nutrients found on a soil test\, how to read the soil test\, and how to interpret that test to choose what soil amendments to apply. You will leave with a better understanding of how to use a soil test to manage\, amend\, and correct deficiencies in your soil. This workshop will be useful for market gardeners who have an intermediate understanding of soil health. \n  \nAbout the Speaker \n  \nEvan Quigley starting The Kitchen Garden farm located in eastern Ontario in 2009.  With over a decade of soil health knowledge acquired through trial and error\, consulting with experts\, and a deep dive down the rabbit hole of soil health\, Evan has found a combination of strategies that are proving to be very efficient at producing some of the best quality vegetables possible. When not farming\, Evan can be found working on VeggieCropper\, crop planning and order management software for vegetable and flower growers.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/interpreting-soil-tests/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220307T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220307T133000
DTSTAMP:20220314T174215Z
CREATED:20220228T203317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T174215Z
UID:11712-1646654400-1646659800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Open Food Network: Beyond the Online Store
DESCRIPTION:Join Theresa Schumilas from Open Food Network Canada  (OFN-CAN) – an open-source software platform that supports online sales  and enables new\, ethical supply chains. This session will highlight some findings from OFN-CAN’s OMAFRA-funded research on the new ‘digital farmgate’ in Ontario. Learn how OFN-CAN is helping farmers take the next step beyond on-line stores\, to better re-connect with consumers online and form producer networks and marketplaces. If you’re interested in selling your farm products through an online platform\, and curious to know more about the options available and what to consider\, this webinar is for you! \n  \nEFAO is pleased to offer this session at a special Member Month Promotional Rate! Did you know that EFAO members get discounts on ALL EFAO events? Join or renew your membership today!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/beyond-the-online-store-22/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220303T203000
DTSTAMP:20220307T164023Z
CREATED:20220202T220906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T164023Z
UID:11488-1646332200-1646339400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Farming With Predatory Beneficial Insects
DESCRIPTION:Beneficial insects are the unsung heroes of our farming practices. Silently and out of sight\, day or night\, they pollinate complex crops and control pest outbreaks we don’t even know are coming. This workshop will be focused on predatory and parasitoid insects and the type of habitats and farming practices that can be utilized to help them flourish. This workshop will be split into two parts. The first part will be a presentation diving deeper into creating spaces and practices to bring native beneficial insects to your farm. The second part will be a more open forum where we can work together to share our experiences with predatory beneficial insects and work through any questions on utilizing bio-controls for your farm’s upcoming season. \n  \nAbout the Speaker: Fianna Dirks has been working as a farmer for the last 11 years focusing on organic growing\, on-farm compost production\, and beneficial insect habitat creation. When not ogling over the micro universes of soil microbes and insects\, they are usually reading Sci-Fi or on the hunt for a sequin outfit.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farming-with-predatory-beneficials/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220228T143000
DTSTAMP:20220307T163949Z
CREATED:20220209T152255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T163949Z
UID:11575-1646053200-1646058600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:No-Till 101 for Market & Home Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Join Isabelle and Ryan from Field Good Farms for a small-scale no-till primer\, just in time for the 2022 growing season! This session is intended to equip you with the confidence to put some no-till principles into practice and will be suitable for market gardeners and home scale growers who are operating on a few acres or less. This session is best suited to those who are relatively new to no-till growing (<3 years experience) and would like to gain suggestions and tips for implementing no-till practices. Isabelle and Ryan will share some general no-till principles and lessons they’ve learned along the way\, and then dig into participant questions. \n  \nPlease fill out this brief survey as soon a possible so that the presenters can tailor the information they share to benefit the greatest number of participants. \n  \nAbout the Speakers: Isabelle Spence-Legault and Ryan Spence are co-owners/operators of Field Good Farms/La ferme j’me champs bien\, a small-scale organic vegetable farm in Northeastern Ontario founded in 2011. Currently Field Good Farms operates a 40 member winter CSA program\, a 60 member spring CSA program\, a 90 member summer CSA program\, a 70 member fall CSA program and sell to Click Fork\, an online farmers market they helped to create in 2018.  Field Good Farms is constantly evolving\, but currently their interests include increasing biodiversity\, conservation\, soil amelioration\, including more perennial crops and value added products for the CSA program\, meaningful leadership and living joyfully. Ryan and Isabelle have many years of experience with no-till practices.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/no-till-101-2022/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:BIPOC Farmers Network Meet-Up: Get Ready to Grow!
DESCRIPTION:RSVP by emailing anti-racism@efao.ca \n  \nAre you a racialized ecological farmer or aspiring farmer? Join us for a friendly meetup to kick off the beginning of the growing season and connect with fellow Black\, Indigenous and other farmers of colour. \n  \nAliyah Fraser of Lucky Bug Farm will get us started with a presentation on Getting ready for spring: Starting seeds\, potting up\, hardening off and prepping the growing space! Q & A to follow\, so bring all your questions about getting ready for spring. \n  \nAbout Aliyah \nAliyah is a Kitchener based farmer who started Lucky Bug Farm at the beginning of 2021 with the goal of cultivating a more just and sustainable food system. This year she’ll be starting her second season at a new quarter acre growing space in Baden\, Ontario. At Lucky Bug Farm\, Aliyah grows a variety of vegetables and herbs for CSA members and market customers using minimal tillage\, intensive intercropping and other ecologically beneficial farming practices. Aliyah graduated from the University of Waterloo with an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies in 2019 and worked as an Urban Planner before becoming immersed in farming after a mentorship program in the fall of 2020. Aliyah is a big fan of sharp cheeses\, believes food and housing are human rights\, enjoys working with natural fibres and hopes to one day bridge the gap between land use and food system planning. \n  \n\n\n\n\nThis meeting is reserved for BIPOC farmers and aspiring farmers and will be hosted by Angel Beyde and Amy Cheng. \n  \nRSVP at any point until 6 pm on Thursday February 24 by emailing anti-racism@efao.ca. You will be sent the Zoom link to join.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/bipoc-farmers-network-meet-up-get-ready-grow/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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