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SUMMARY:Field Day with Urban Fresh Produce
DESCRIPTION:Join EFAO for the third field day in our farmer-led policy jam series at Urban Fresh Produce in Ottawa with farmer Chadwick Lewis! \nUrban Fresh Produce is a family-run urban farm growing organic vegetables on land rented from the National Capital Commission. Founded by Farmer Chadwick who is originally from Saint Lucia\, the farm is rooted in food security\, cultural celebration\, and community connection\, growing a broad range of veggies alongside culturally significant crops such as okra and callaloo. \nThis field day will offer a practical look at what it takes to build a farm business through alternative land access pathways\, from incubator farming to public land leases. Participants will learn about Chadwick’s farming journey\, vegetable and seedling production and crop rotations including cover crops\, CSA and farm stand sales\, community-building events\, and the realities and rewards of farming with a growing family. \nAfter the farm tour\, participants will have the opportunity to join an on-farm work bee\, followed by lunch and a facilitated policy jam. Together\, we’ll explore what farms like Urban Fresh make visible about public land access\, urban agriculture\, food security\, farm viability\, cultural crops\, and the supports new and small-scale farmers need to get established and stay farming. \nThis field day is open to farmers\, aspiring farmers\, growers\, land access advocates\, food systems workers\, community members\, and anyone interested in urban agriculture\, public land\, food security\, cultural foodways\, and the future of small-scale ecological farming. \nPlease come prepared with closed-toe shoes\, weather-appropriate clothing\, sun protection\, a water bottle\, and work gloves if you would like to join the work bee. \nSchedule \n10:00 AM – Arrival and welcome at Urban Fresh Produce \n10:15 AM to 11:15 AM – Farm tour \n11:15 AM to 12:00 PM – Hands-on group work bee \n12:00PM to 1:00PM – Lunch provided at Urban Fresh Produce \n1:00 PM to 2:15 PM – Facilitated policy conversation and workshop: From public land to public good \n2:15 PM to 2:45 PM – Group reflection and key takeaways \n2:45 PM to 3:00 PM – Closing and departures \nAbout Urban Fresh Produce \nUrban Fresh Produce is a family-run urban farm in Ottawa led by Chadwick Lewis. Originally from Saint Lucia\, Chadwick has been farming since 2015 and founded Urban Fresh Produce in 2021. The farm grows organic vegetables and seedlings\, serves local communities (CSA and farm stand sales)\, and is rooted in food security\, cultural foodways\, and community connection. Chadwick’s farming journey includes incubator farming and now farming on public land rented from the National Capital Commission\, with his wife Paula and three children. \nThis event is offered in partnership with the Farmers for Climate Solutions’ Farm Resilience Mentorship Program (FaRM).
URL:https://efao.ca/event/urban-fresh-produce-2026/
LOCATION:Urban Fresh Produce\, 1757 Woodroffe Avenue\, Nepean\, Ontario\, K2G1W2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260912T173000
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SUMMARY:Rotational Grazing in Ottawa Valley with Dobson's Grassfed Beef and Opeongo Springs Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Join two fantastic farms to learn how their rotational grazing and environmental stewardship practices intersect in the holistic management of their farms. \nBob Dobson has spent nearly 50 years planting trees on his family farm near Cobden. What began as a memory of trees providing shade on a farm laneway has grown into a passion for reforestation\, and influenced his farming practices along the way. Bob and his partner Eva manage Dobson’s Grassfed Beef\, which currently has about 50 head of cattle but over the years has had as many as 400. Their farm management practices include restoration of a riparian buffer to protect water quality\, solar watering systems to keep cattle out of the creek\, rotational grazing\, and planting up to 1000 trees each year – adding up to over 40\,000 trees planted and counting. Participants will hop on a wagon and learn how for this farm\, environmental stewardship\, human and animal health\, and food production are inextricably linked through their ecological practices. \nOpeongo Springs Homestead came to rotational grazing from the other end of the farming spectrum\, purchasing their farm outside of Eganville and taking over a herd of 20 Texas Longhorn cattle just four years ago. They have since grown their herd to 54. Natalie and Kyle emphasize sustainable and ecological grazing practices – including rotational grazing and silvopasture – ethical treatment of animals\, and local\, healthy food production. They recently received Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) funding to improve their rotational grazing system. With this funding\, they added a solar powered water trough that moves with their herd and temporary fencing materials\, all of which will be included in the tour. These allow them the flexibility to move their herd more frequently\, giving pastures more time to recover. The organic matter in their pastures is extremely low\, but in the short time they have been rotational grazing in this location\, they have seen it improve. \nThe tour will also include a look at their recent addition of pigs to their grazing system\, who are working hard to clear an overgrown area to become additional pasture\, and highlighting this farm’s emphasis on matching animals to environments that suit their needs while also improving the land. In addition to their livestock\, visitors will have the opportunity to visit their self-designed one of a kind (and beautiful!) barn and farm store. \nDriving time between the two farms is approximately 35 minutes. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. \nTicket price includes participation in both tours and light refreshments. \n\n12:45PM – 1:00PM: Arrive to Dobson’s Grassfed Beef\, 1907 Snake River Line\, Cobden\n1:00PM – 3:00PM: Farm tour at Dobson’s Grassfed Beef\n3:00PM – 3:45PM: Travel to Opeongo Springs Homestead\, 2290 Opeongo Road W\, Eganville\n3:45PM – 5:30pm: Tour at Opeongo Springs Homestead\n5:30 pm: Departures\n\nThis event is offered in partnership with the Farmers for Climate Solutions’ Farm Resilience Mentorship Program (FaRM) is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Rotational Grazing Category.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/rotational-grazing-ottawa-valley-2026/
LOCATION:Dobson’s Grassfed Beef\, 1907 Snake River Line\, Cobden\, Ontario\, K0J1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T150000
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SUMMARY:Small Grains Celebration - East
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the culmination of five years of EFAO’s Small Grains Program\, including interactive knowledge sharing & reflection\, learning & outcomes from the Program\, presentation from an expert speaker\, and enjoy a BBQ lunch together. Our goal is to leave you feeling appreciated for all your work as farmers\, and optimistic about the future of grains in Ontario. \nIn September\, we’ll host three regional celebrations open to all!  The Eastern edition of these celebrations has the added bonus of taking place at a brewery partly owned & operated by farmer and Small Grains Program participant Ivan McKinnon. Visit this beautiful venue\, take a walk through the hops & chat with us about all the great things grain can do! \nThis field day is offered with the support of the Weston Family Foundation through EFAO’s Small Grains program.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-grains-celebration-east-2026/
LOCATION:MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Company\, 1915 Lennox and Addington County Rd 22\, Bath\, Ontario\, K0H1G0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day,Workshop
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SUMMARY:A Flower-filled Field Day in Grey County
DESCRIPTION:Join Amy Kitchen of Sideroad Farm and Annabel Por of Twig and Brindille Flower Farm in Grey-Bruce county for a flower focused day hosted in collaboration with Grey Bruce Flower Growers and the Local Flower Collective. \nWe will start the morning with Amy and Patrick Kitchen at Sideroad Farm\, where they have farmed with their family for 13 years. Amy will lead a tour of their flower production that supplies their markets\, DIY events and wholesale florist buyers at the Local Flower Collective and the Grey Bruce Flower Growers. They also have a robust organic vegetable production\, raise pastured chicken and pork\, and have an active on-farm store. Her tour will include a look at her current production systems and crop rotations (including cover crop strategies to boost productivity)\, and a conversation about lessons learned and scaling different types of production. \nFollowing the tour\, participants can enjoy their packed picnic lunch before travelling to Twig and Brindille. \nIn the afternoon we will visit Twig & Brindille Flower Farm for a contrasting take on cut flower farming on a smaller scale. Annabel Por has been farming her 3 acre parcel since 2020 and practicing no-till techniques since the beginning. She will touch on the challenges and successes of running the farm as a one woman operation with over half of the production area growing perennials.  We will conclude the tour with a hands-on floral activity. \nAgenda for the day: \n10:00AM – 12:30PM: Tour with Sideroad Farm (805092 Sideroad 25\, RR3\, Markdale) \n12:30PM – 1:15PM: Bring your own picnic lunch at Sideroad Farm \n1:15PM – 2:00PM: Packing up and travel to Twig and Brindille Flower Farm (423475 Concession 6\, Markdale) \n2:00PM – 4:00PM: Tour and activity at Twig and Brindille Flower Farm \nThis event is also offered in partnership with the Farmers for Climate Solutions’ Farm Resilience Mentorship Program (FaRM) and is an OSCIA-recognized Knowledge Sharing Event (KSE) for farmers with On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) projects in the Cover Crops Category.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/flower-filled-field-day-2026/
LOCATION:Sideroad Farm\, 805092 Sideroad 5\, Markdale\, Ontario\, N0C1H0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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SUMMARY:Small Grains Celebration - West
DESCRIPTION:Join us in September to celebrate the culmination of five years of EFAO’s Small Grains Program at one of three regional celebrations\, including interactive knowledge sharing & reflection\, learning & outcomes from the Program\, presentation from an expert speaker\, and enjoy a BBQ lunch together. Our goal is to leave you feeling appreciated for all your work as farmers\, and optimistic about the future of grains in Ontario. \nThese events are open to everyone and are offered with the support of the Weston Family Foundation through EFAO’s Small Grains program.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-grains-celebration-west-2026/
LOCATION:Red Barn Brewing Company\, 20466 Lagoon Road\, Blenheim\, Ontario\, N0P1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T173000
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SUMMARY:Veggie Talk at County Left Farm & It's Giving Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join us in September at two incredible EFAO member farms just north of Toronto! \nThe day will start at County Left Farm where Angelina and Kyle have been growing high quality produce together since 2020. Participants will have the chance to see first-hand how their intensively-managed 1.5 acre area supplies enough produce for two Toronto-area farmers markets and a CSA program. They’ll share how thoughtful production planning\, crop rotations\, and strategic cover cropping help build soil fertility\, improve productivity\, and make the most of every square foot. Participants will also hear the story of securing a long-term lease in Rouge National Urban Park and about their vision for the farm’s future. \nFollowing the visit at County Left Farm\, participants will travel the short distance to It’s Giving Farm\, where Ekow Stone\, Fianna Dirks and their team will welcome us to their 7-acre farm at the northern edge of Rouge National Urban Park. Since establishing the farm in 2023\, they’ve been growing diverse vegetables for two Toronto farmers’ markets while continuing to grow and build their ecological farming operation. \nThrough EFAO’s Farmer-Led Research Program\, Ekow\, Fianna\, and their colleague Michelle have explored regional plant breeding and variety evaluation\, asking how crops can be better adapted to local conditions\, ecological farms and the communities they serve. \nParticipants should be able to see Michelle’s zinnia trial in full bloom and learn about her work with the East Coast multi-coloured carrot population through the Canadian Organic Vegetable Improvement Network (CANOVI). Depending on the season\, there may be carrots to examine and taste. Ekow will also share a multi-year project to breed an early\, productive and disease-resistant okra for Southern Ontario\, with plants—and hopefully pods—to see. \nThroughout the tour and visit\, they’ll share how research fits into their farming practices\, share some of their past and current trials\, discuss lessons learned\, and explore how farmer-led experimentation can support more resilient and productive ecological farms like theirs. \nAgenda: \n12:45pm – 1pm – Arrive to County Left Farm (5293 York Durham Line\, Pickering) \n1pm – 3pm – Tour and conversation at County Left Farm \n3pm – 3:15pm – Travel to It’s Giving Farm (1469 Concession 2\, Uxbridge) \n3:15pm – 5:15pm – Tour and conversation at It’s Giving Farm \n5:15pm – Departures \n  \n\nThis event is hosted in partnership with the Farmers for Climate Solutions’ Farm Resilience Mentorship Program (FaRM).
URL:https://efao.ca/event/veggie-talk-2026/
LOCATION:County Left Farm\, 5293 York Durham Line\, Pickering\, Ontario\, L0C1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T150000
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SUMMARY:Small Grains Celebration - Central
DESCRIPTION:Join us in September to celebrate the culmination of five years of EFAO’s Small Grains Program at one of three regional celebrations\, including interactive knowledge sharing & reflection\, learning & outcomes from the Program\, presentation from an expert speaker\, and enjoy a BBQ lunch together. Our goal is to leave you feeling appreciated for all your work as farmers\, and optimistic about the future of grains in Ontario. \nThe Central edition of these celebrations has the added bonus of taking place at a brewery owned & operated by EFAO farmer members! Visit this beautiful venue\, enjoy beverages connected to ecological farming practices & chat with us about all the great things grain can do! \nThese events are open to everyone and are offered with the support of the Weston Family Foundation through EFAO’s Small Grains program.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-grains-celebration-central-2026/
LOCATION:Goodlot Farmstead Brewing Co.\, 18825 Shaws Creek Road\, Alton\, Ontario\, L7K1L3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T120000
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SUMMARY:Regenerative Grazing at Timberline Farm
DESCRIPTION:Jared James has been raising 100% grass fed beef at his farm near Harriston since 2014. Timberline Farm is 149 acres of mostly pasture\, with 20 acres of forested wetlands\, a sugar maple grove\, and a large pond. It’s home to a herd of about 90 cows\, 2 farmers\, 2 horses\, 4 cats\, 4 chickens and a whole lot of nature. Join us on Timberline Farm for a tour and conversation about Jared’s pasture management\, breed selection\, and what makes this regenerative farm unique. He’ll also share about his Experimental Acres trial\, a microgrant programme through the County of Wellington for farmer-led trials that aim to improve soil health and resilience to climate change. This year’s trial explores pearl millet as a cover crop/forage within a diversified mix. \nAt Timberline Farm the principles of permaculture and organic farming are used to create an environment where livestock and natural ecosystems thrive together. The farm’s forests and wetlands are an oasis for wildlife and the pastures provide valuable habitat to an abundance of grassland species. Using these pastures to ethically raise beef cows while enhancing the lands ecological value is the primary focus here at Timberline Farm. In fact\, over 60 of this farm’s 149 acres are involved in wildlife habitat conservation initiatives. For ecological\, environmental and practical purposes planting trees is the second focus on the farm; since 2014 they have planted over 3000 trees. \nAs cattle farmers\, their goal is to grow grass and lots of it – meaning they focuse on fertility and creating abundance in the pastures. And it’s not just the cows that benefit but there has been an increase in wildlife of every kind since they started managing the land in the regenerative way. \nThe cows at Timberline Farm are 100% grass fed and finished and of two main breeds: Speckle Park and Wagyu. The cows graze on pasture from when the grass starts growing in the spring until the winter comes and buries the grass in snow. In the winter they eat hay in the comfort of a 7200 square foot barn and can go out onto the 15000 square feet of outdoor yards as they please. Building a herd of well adapted cattle to the conditions of this grass based regenerative farming operation for direct to consumer sales of beef is the foundation of this farm’s success and future growth. \nThis event is hosted in partnership with Wellington County’s Experimental Acres programme and with the Farmers for Climate Solutions’ Farm Resilience Mentorship Program (FaRM).
URL:https://efao.ca/event/timberline-farm-2026/
LOCATION:Timberline Farm\, 6301 10th Line\, Harriston\, Ontario\, N0G1Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T160000
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SUMMARY:Seed Farming & Farmer-Led Research at Persephone Market Garden and Luna Mia Farm
DESCRIPTION:A full day tour of two seed saving farms with EFAO farmer-researchers? Sign us up! \nJoin Kristine Hammel of Persephone Market Garden and Rony Lec of Luna Mia Farm in Grey-Bruce to hear more about their seed and vegetable production and farmer-led research. \nWe will start the morning at Persephone Market Garden\, run by Kristine Hammel and Thorsten Arnold. They have been farming on this land for 17 years. Kristine will lead a tour of the market garden\, which includes a growing seed garden and an expanding native seed orchard. She’ll share some of her motivations\, challenges and joys with growing seed on contract\, alongside a fresh vegetable CSA. Kristine is also a long time no till practitioner who using switch grass straw mulch in her gardens. \nFollowing the tour\, participants can enjoy their packed picnic lunch with soup from Kristine before travelling to Luna Mia Farm. \n  \nIn the afternoon\, we will see Luna Mia Farm\, run by Rony Lec and Myriam Legualt who have been farming and seed saving for 20 years. Rony and Myriam ran the Mesoamerican Permaculture Institute together in Guatemala for many years then moved to Canada and started a regenerative farm. Today\, they continue to use regenerative practices based on traditional knowledge\, save their open-pollinated seeds\, and share about their lessons learned along the way. Participants will join Rony and Myriam for a farm tour with a focus on traditional grain and seed crops. \n  \n  \nAgenda for the day: \nArrive to Persephone Market Garden: 9:45-10 (241063 Concession 3 Keppel\, Allenford) \nTour Persephone Market Garden: 10-12 \nBring you own picnic lunch: 12-1 \nDrive to Luna Mia: 1-1:30(135038 Concession Road 8 RR 1\, Desboro) \nTour Luna Mia: 1:30-3:30 \nDepartures: 3:30-4 \nThis event is funded in part by the Governments of Canada and Ontario under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership\, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. \nFunding for the project has also been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada under the Agricultural Climate Solutions – Living Labs program and by the following partners: Beef Farmers of Ontario\, Dairy Farmers of Ontario\, Grain Farmers of Ontario\, Ontario Federation of Agriculture\, Ontario Pork and Ontario Sheep Farmers. The project is coordinated by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/persephone-luna-mia-2026/
LOCATION:Persephone Market Garden\, 241063 Concession 3 Keppel\, Allenford\, Ontario\, N0H 1A0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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SUMMARY:Growing a Farm Store at Manorun Farm
DESCRIPTION:Manorun Organic Farm is a family run farm on the outskirts of Hamilton in Copetown — just a five minute drive from Ancaster and Dundas. Chris Krucker and Denise Trigatti\, alongside their four children\, have been farming organically for 25 years. They offer organic vegetables through a CSA and\, more recently\, their on-farm store. \nManorun Farm is a family-run hub of organic agriculture and local food community. Their CSA continues to be a staple of their farm business\, but they also raise and sell pastured meats\, host on-farm events and have built a bustling farm store. It is a combination of all of these business streams that work to ensure Manorun’s stability in the future. \nJoin us for this special\, full-day field day\, beginning with a tour of Manorun Farm that will culminate in an in-depth look and conversation about what has made their farm store successful. The group will then convene for an on-farm lunch followed by a group conversation about local food policy and how we can work with our local representatives to make an impact. The day will end with a work bee where we all team up on a farm task. \nAgenda for the day: \n10:00AM – Arrive and welcome \n10:15AM to 11:30AM – Farm tour\, including vegetable and livestock production \n11:30AM to 12:30PM – In-depth tour and conversation at the farm store \n12:30PM- 1:30PM – Lunch (provided by Jonny Blonde) \n1:30PM – 2:30PM – Policy roundtable conversation and workshop \n2:30PM – 3:30PM – Work bee \n3:30PM – Departures
URL:https://efao.ca/event/growing-a-farm-store-at-manorun-farm/
LOCATION:Manorun Organic Farm\, 782 Hwy #52\, Lynden\, ON\, L0R 1T0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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