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SUMMARY:Small Grains Meet-up with Brett Israel of 3Gen Organics
DESCRIPTION:Join Brett Israel of 3Gen Organic for our January Small Grains meet-up. Hear about Brett’s experience growing small grains and how they have used small grains in their hog operation. Bring your friends and some questions. Learn more about Brett and 3Gen here. \nYou can hear more from Brett on Twitter @israel_brett
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-grains-meetup-jan/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210316T210000
DTSTAMP:20210112T213522Z
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SUMMARY:Online Farm Planning Course
DESCRIPTION:***This event is now full and registration has closed.***\n  \nEFAO and Everdale have partnered to offer this intensive farm planning webinar series. \n  \nThinking about starting a farm business? Already running one but struggling with business planning? If you’re ready to start planning your farm business\, this webinar series is for you. \n  \nOver the course of ten weeks\, participants will write a detailed farm plan\, as well as gain valuable insight from experienced farmers and receive optional one-on-one mentorship – all using an online/virtual format. \n  \nIf you are a farmer living in northern Ontario\, you are eligible for a 10% discount on the registration fee for this course. Please fill out this form to confirm your eligibility. \n  \nIn order to make this course accessible to all participants\, EFAO will strive to cover registration fees for anyone who needs financial assistance. EFAO strongly encourages anyone facing financial barriers to participation to request support by completing this form. \n  \n***Prices increase by $25 on January 5th*** \n  \nIn addition to the Webinar Sessions outlined below\, program participants will receive: \n\nAccess to all templates\, documents\, links and resources needed to complete their farm plan.\nReal-world case studies and sample plans provided by EFAO member farmers.\nAccess to (optional) one-on-one mentorship with an experienced farmer\, at a discounted rate\, to review their farm plan and/or answer questions about their farm. \nDiscounted rates on additional new farmer programming taking place between January – April 2021. \n\n  \nOnline sessions take place every Tuesday evening from 7:30pm – 9:00pm on January 12th\, January 19th\, January 26th\, February 2nd\, February 9th\, February 16th\, February 23rd\, March 2nd\, March 9th and March 16th.  \n*Writing a farm plan will require some extra time outside of webinar sessions. We recommend that participants complete the different sections of their farm plan between each webinar session.\n \n*All webinars will be recorded\, and recordings will be made available to participants. \n  \nProgram Facilitator: \nDavid Alexander has worked at Everdale since 2010 as the Farm Programs Coordinator. As the coordinator of the Sustainable Farming Certificate and Farm Planner programs\, he has seen over 150 new farmers graduate with the skills and knowledge that they will need to be successful in their own ventures. David has also travelled to other parts of Canada to deliver specialized farmer training courses for other organizations. In coordinating Everdale’s Harvest Share program David has been instrumental in providing fresh\, local\, organic produce to over 100 families\, year-round. \n   \nProgram Outline: \n  \nWeek 1: Farm Visioning \nThis workshop will cover the bigger picture questions surrounding the development of a whole farm plan. Why do you want to farm? Where are you now and where are you headed? How will an agricultural business fit with the rest of your life and in your community? What will be your enterprise of focus and how do you determine the scale of your business? Learn how to craft a mission/vision for your farm plan that takes into consideration your lifestyle\, family and social goals\, as well as your financial goals and needs. \n  \nWeek 2: Planning for Production \nWhat products do you plan to sell on your farm? How will you produce what you sell? Learn what’s needed to write a production plan for your farm\, and which tools can support this process and are appropriate to your scale and farm model.   \n  \nWeek 3: Farmer Panel – Choosing the Right Enterprise and Scale \nHear from a panel of farmers about why they chose their particular enterprise and scale of production and what their production planning process looks like.  \n  \nWeek 4: Marketing and Distribution \nThis session will look at the factors that can lead to a successful marketing strategy for your business. How do you conduct market research? How do you evaluate market opportunities and possibilities? How do you price your product and effectively promote it? All these questions will be addressed as well as appropriate distribution channels and methods for your products.  \n  \nWeek 5: Farmer Panel – Marketing and Distribution Strategies \nHear from a panel of farmers who use different strategies to market and sell their products. Find out why they chose their particular marketing strategies\, and what they’ve learned along the way.  \n  \nWeek 6: Record Keeping \nFarm businesses have an incredible amount of information to track. This session will explore the information you should be keeping track of\, and the tools and methods available to help keep everything organized.  \n  \nWeek 7: Farm Financials \nThis workshop will focus on the key financial information that every small business owner should know\, starting with terminology and progressing into different ways of organizing your business’s financial records. \n  \nWeek 8: Farm Focus – Financials \nTake an in-depth look into how one farm organizes and tracks all their financial information. Get great tips\, advice and ideas to help you plan the finances for your own farm.   \n  \nWeek 9: Meeting Requirements \nWhat steps do you need to take to meet the legal requirements of starting up a farm business In Ontario? Should your farm be a sole proprietorship or should you incorporate\, and what are the advantages behind each? What regulations do you need to comply with? This session will help you understand what you should be doing to start your farm business out on the right foot.    \n  \nWeek 10: Risk Management \nFarming comes with risks – from weather\, market fluctuations\, and even personal injury. Coming up with a plan to prevent risks and deal with those that might come up will help keep your farm business stable in the face of adversity.  \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farm-start-up-program/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210201
DTSTAMP:20210111T181936Z
CREATED:20201217T162948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T181936Z
UID:6117-1610323200-1612137599@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Highlights from the Ignatius New Farmer Training Program
DESCRIPTION:Did you miss the 2020 Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program?  Are you curious about these webinars and virtual field days? \n  \nYou can now sign up for a bundle of 12 recorded webinars spanning the entire program\, and 8 of the pre-recorded virtual field day tours. \n  \nAll of the recordings can be watched on your own time\, and there will be two online meet ups for participants to meet other new farmers and discuss what they have learned. The first zoom meet up will be January 27th at 7pm and the second will be February 24th at 7pm. \n  \nRecordings will be sent to registered participants starting on January 11\, 2021. \n  \nFor those interested in the full 2021 program\, stay tuned for more information to come over the winter. \n  \nWebinars include: \n  \nTerm 1 \nIntroduction to Botany \nSoil Health \nFarm Tour: Microgreens and Seedlings at Fresh City Farm \n  \nTerm 2 \nCover Crops and Green Manure on a Vegetable Farm \nIdentifying and Controlling Pests and Diseases \nEarly Season Harvesting and Post Harvest Handling \n  \nTerm 3 \nIntroduction to Apiculture \nField Design and Vegetable Crop Planning \nSeed Production and Saving with Fertile Ground Farm \n  \nTerm 4 \nHolistic Farm Design \nFarm Finances and Budgets \nProduction Systems and Efficiency at Salad Days Farm \n  \nPre-recorded virtual field days include: \n  \nCommon Ground Farm                Sleepy G Farm \nField Good Farm                            Fiddle Foot Farm \nZocalo Farm                                    Thiessen tillage \nMulberry Moon Farm                    Fiddlehead Nursery
URL:https://efao.ca/event/nft-highlights/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210201
DTSTAMP:20210111T170918Z
CREATED:20201217T174145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T170918Z
UID:6140-1609718400-1612137599@efao.ca
SUMMARY:2020 EFAO Conference Recordings Bundle
DESCRIPTION:Wishing you had attended the Virtual EFAO Conference in early December? Have some time to catch-up on missed sessions this winter? Session recordings are available for purchase as a bundle! Recordings include all 24 regular conference sessions\, and 3 virtual farm tours. For more information about individual sessions\, view the full conference program here. \nRecordings will be sent to registered participants starting on January 4 and within 48h of registration between January 4 to January 31.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/2020-conference-recordings/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201205T170000
DTSTAMP:20201103T183741Z
CREATED:20201103T183741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201103T183741Z
UID:5530-1606723200-1607187600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Rooted and Reaching: 2020 EFAO Conference
DESCRIPTION:The annual EFAO Conference is back! The Conference draws farmers and supporters from across the food system for six days of learning\, idea-sharing\, networking and celebration. Because of social distancing and gathering guidelines\, this year’s event will take place in a virtual format\, providing an opportunity for ecological farmers to connect in a whole new way. \n  \nThis year’s theme – Rooted & Reaching – speaks to farmers’ connection to land and community\, while also recognizing the need and desire to reach further for a more ecological\, healthy and just agriculture and food system in Ontario. The 2020 Conference takes place November 30th – December 5th. \n  \nLearn more and register > \n  \nWhat you can expect at this year’s conference: \n\n25+ workshops\nCommunity meetings\nVirtual Trade Show\nFarmer-Led Research Symposium\nVirtual farm tours\n\n  \nPrices increase after November 21st.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/rooted-and-reaching-2020-efao-conference/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201125T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201125T150000
DTSTAMP:20201118T185432Z
CREATED:20201118T145205Z
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SUMMARY:COVID-19 Adaptations for Direct Market
DESCRIPTION:Join Kim and Pat from Cornell Farms as they host a conversation for direct market livestock producers to reflect on an unprecedented season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kim and Pat will begin by sharing adaptation strategies that worked for them and provide the opportunity for farmers to share their own adaptations\, what worked and what didn’t\, and what strategies they will be keeping for the 2021 season. This will be a great opportunity to learn from and share with other direct market producers farmers in Ontario. \n  \nA zoom link will be sent to registrants ahead of the event. French translation to follow. \n  \nTime: 1:30pm – 3:00pm EST \n  \nThis event has been made possible by funding from the COVID-19 Response Program\, led by the Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) with funding from FedNor. \n  \n\n  \nJoignez-vous à Kim et Pat de Cornell Farms afin de réfléchir à une saison sans précédent en raison de la pandémie de COVID-19. Cet atelier s’adresse spécifiquement aux producteurs de bétail qui ont un accès direct au marché. Kim et Pat commenceront par partager des stratégies d’adaptation qui ont fonctionné pour eux et donneront l’opportunité aux agriculteurs de partager leurs propres adaptations\, ce qui a fonctionné et ce qui n’a pas fonctionné\, et quelles stratégies ils conserveront pour la saison 2021. Le tout offrira une occasion d’apprendre et de partager avec d’autres producteurs de bétail en Ontario. \n  \nLes participants recevront un courriel avant l’événement indiquant comment assister à cet atelier virtuel. \n  \nCet événement a été rendu possible grâce au financement du programme d’intervention COVID-19\, dirigé par le Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) avec un financement de FedNor. \n  \n        \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/covid-adaptation-direct-market/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201119T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201119T150000
DTSTAMP:20201008T193959Z
CREATED:20201008T191958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T193959Z
UID:5170-1605792600-1605798000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Production Systems & Efficiency
DESCRIPTION:Now in their fifth season of production\, Paula Reynolds and Dave Artymko of Salad Days Farm know a thing or two about maximizing efficiency\, as they produce vegetables for a 75-person CSA\, farmers market and wholesale customers on just a few well-managed acres. Join us for a virtual tour\, discussion of their farm systems\, and sharing of lessons learned in setting up the production processes on their farm. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational 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.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/production-systems-efficiency/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201119T113000
DTSTAMP:20201008T194744Z
CREATED:20201008T191154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T194744Z
UID:5165-1605780000-1605785400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Financing Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Financing is a major barrier to many new farmers. This panel will provide an overview of some of the different types of financing options and programs for new farmers\, and the requirements to qualify for them. There will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions of the speakers. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational 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.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/financing-your-farm/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201118T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201118T150000
DTSTAMP:20220930T172204Z
CREATED:20201110T213126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T172204Z
UID:5618-1605706200-1605711600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Reflections on COVID-19 Adaptations for CSA Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Join Isabelle and Ryan from Field Good Farms as they host a conversation for CSA farmers to reflect on an unprecedented season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Isabelle and Ryan will begin by sharing adaptation strategies that worked for them and provide the opportunity for farmers to share their own adaptations\, what worked and what didn’t\, and what strategies they will be keeping for the 2021 season. This will be a great opportunity to learn from and share with other CSA farmers in Ontario.  \n  \nA zoom link will be sent to registrants ahead of the event. \n  \nThis event has been made possible by funding from the COVID-19 Response Program\, led by the Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) with funding from FedNor. \n  \n\n  \nJoignez-vous à Isabelle et Ryan de la Ferme j’me champ bien (Field Good Farms) afin de réfléchir à une saison sans précédent en raison de la pandémie de COVID-19. Cet atelier s’adresse spécifiquement à ceux et celles qui offrent un programme d’ASC. Isabelle et Ryan commenceront par partager des stratégies d’adaptation qui ont fonctionné pour eux et donneront l’opportunité aux agriculteurs de partager leurs propres adaptations\, ce qui a fonctionné et ce qui n’a pas fonctionné\, et quelles stratégies ils conserveront pour la saison 2021. Le tout offrira une occasion d’apprendre et de partager avec d’autres agriculteurs offrant un programme d’ASC en Ontario.  \n  \nLes participants recevront un courriel avant l’événement indiquant comment assister à cet atelier virtuel. \n  \nCet événement a été rendu possible grâce au financement du programme d’intervention COVID-19\, dirigé par le Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) avec un financement de FedNor. \n  \n        \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/reflections-covid-19-adaptations/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201118T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201118T150000
DTSTAMP:20201008T194600Z
CREATED:20201008T185304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T194600Z
UID:5160-1605706200-1605711600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Assembling your Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:A business plan is an essential tool in communicating your farm business’ needs\, goals and challenges\, and is often used to secure financing\, make sound decisions and keep you on track. This workshop will provide a business plan outline plus tips and ideas about how best to incorporate farm-specific components.  \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational 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.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farm-business-plan/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201118T113000
DTSTAMP:20201008T194608Z
CREATED:20201008T181941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T194608Z
UID:5150-1605693600-1605699000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Tools for Successful Record Keeping
DESCRIPTION:Small businesses have an incredible amount of data to track. This half-day workshop will discuss a variety of methods and tools for record keeping that can be used in a wide range of applications for farms of different scales.   \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational 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.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/successful-record-keeping/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201112T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201112T150000
DTSTAMP:20201008T194619Z
CREATED:20201008T180021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T194619Z
UID:5145-1605187800-1605193200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Innovative Land Access Models
DESCRIPTION:One of the top barriers for new farmers is access to land. Hear from three farmers as they share their stories and ideas around innovative ideas for land access. They will also discuss organizations and supports that could be helpful in your own land access journey. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational 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.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/innovative-land-access/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201112T113000
DTSTAMP:20201008T194627Z
CREATED:20201008T184338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T194627Z
UID:5155-1605175200-1605180600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Meeting Small Business Requirements
DESCRIPTION:How do you ensure you are doing everything you need to be doing as a business? Are you registered? Are you taking advantage of everything you should be? Is it better to be a sole proprietorship or to incorporate? Colleen Darrell is a small business expert who will help participants understand what they should be doing in order to meet all requirements and ensure best practices for their farm business.   \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational 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.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farm-business-requirements/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201111T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201111T150000
DTSTAMP:20201008T194635Z
CREATED:20201008T174248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T194635Z
UID:5135-1605101400-1605106800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Farm Finances and Budgets
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will focus on the key financial information that every small business owner should know\, starting with terminology and progressing into different ways of organizing your business’s financial records. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational 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.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/finances-and-budgets/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201111T113000
DTSTAMP:20201008T194642Z
CREATED:20201008T175024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T194642Z
UID:5140-1605088800-1605094200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Marketing & Distribution for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:How do you create a successful marketing campaign for your business? This workshop will discuss how to conduct market research\, how to price your product and effectively promote it\, and how to evaluate market opportunities. Various models for getting your product to the consumer will also be covered. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational 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.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/marketing-distribution/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201105T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201105T203000
DTSTAMP:20201014T152636Z
CREATED:20201014T152636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T152636Z
UID:5203-1604602800-1604608200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Pastured Pigs in a Multi-species Rotational Grazing System
DESCRIPTION:2 Northern Ontario farms + multiple livestock species = 2 different strategies for rotational grazing! Join us for a virtual tour of Kipling Ridge Farms and Corbett Creek Farm to see how each farm integrates pastured pigs into their multi-species rotational grazing system. Find out how each farm manages fencing\, feeding\, sheltering\, watering\, and moving animals – with a focus on soil health and regeneration. Participants will watch a pre-recorded video tour of each farm’s operations ahead of time\, and then gather virtually for a Q&A panel discussion on Zoom.\n\nKipling Ridge Farms is located between Sudbury and North Bay\, and is run by James and Josee Morin and their 4 children. They breed and raise Kune Kune and Large Black pigs along with a small herd of cattle\, meat chickens and turkeys – all on a pasture-based\, multi-species rotational grazing system rooted in the principles of regenerative agriculture.\n\nCorbett Creek Farm & Creative Centre is located near Thunder Bay\, and operated by Jonathan Hollway and Aly Wood. They raise heritage breeds of pastured pigs\, whose diet is supplemented with leftover whey from Thunder Oak Cheese Farm and spent brewery grains\, as well as grass-finished beef.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/pastured-pigs-in-rotational-grazing-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201105T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201105T150000
DTSTAMP:20201008T180402Z
CREATED:20201008T172545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T180402Z
UID:5129-1604583000-1604588400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Small Scale Growing with Spiral Farm
DESCRIPTION:With a footprint of about a half acre\, Spiral Farm is a human-scale market garden growing uncertified organic produce\, with a focus on the reduction of tillage\, fossil fuel use\, and animal-based inputs. The farm began on an urban plot in Fergus\, and now Martina rents land in rural Elora. Take a virtual tour of the farm\, and hear more about growing on a small footprint and a shoestring budget.  \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational 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.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-scale-spiral-farm/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201105T123000
DTSTAMP:20201026T190600Z
CREATED:20201026T190135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201026T190600Z
UID:5477-1604574000-1604579400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:From Variety Trials to Seed Saving: Lettuce Production in the Northeast
DESCRIPTION:LETTUCE! Whether you prefer crispheads\, loose-leaf\, butterheads\, oak leaf\, boston or romaine…lettuce will come in the right color\, taste and texture just for you! Fall and Summer leaf lettuces are being trialed across Ontario this year through the Farmer-Led Research Program\, and gardeners\, farmers and seed savers across Canada are growing lettuce seed for Seeds of Diversity Canada’s Seed Library. The diverse plants that make up the lettuce crop family present lots of challenges and rewards\, especially when it comes to growing lettuce in the summer heat\, and when saving and cleaning those tiny\, light-as-air seeds. Tune into this 1-hour and a half webinar to hear all about aspects of on-farm variety trialing\, selecting\, isolating\, and cleaning lettuce from three speakers: Ann Slater\, farmer-researcher trialing summer and fall lettuces with 9 other farms across Ontario; Adrienne Shelton\, northeast product specialist for Vitalis Organic Seeds; and Lia Babitch\, co-general and seed garden manager at Turtle Tree Biodynamic Seeds. This webinar is being hosted in partnership with the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security. Everyone is welcome!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/lettuce-northeast/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201105T113000
DTSTAMP:20201008T194653Z
CREATED:20201008T165910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T194653Z
UID:5124-1604570400-1604575800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Planning for Production
DESCRIPTION:Having a product to sell is the first step in running an agricultural business. Learn what’s needed and which tools are available to begin developing a production plan\, including different models and scales of production supports\, and find out what will work best for your business. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational 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.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/planning-for-production/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201104T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201104T150000
DTSTAMP:20201028T144619Z
CREATED:20201008T163005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T144619Z
UID:5114-1604496600-1604502000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Coming to Know the Land
DESCRIPTION:Getting to know your land is an important first step in all forms of land management. This webinar will explore how we observe and build relationship with the ‘land’ through the lens of restoration ecology\, spirituality and Indigenous ways of seeing and knowing. \n  \nFacilitated by Tim Alamenciak\, PhD researcher in the Conservation and Restoration Ecology (CaRE) lab at the University of Waterloo. Panel includes: Martin Tamlyn – manager of the Ignatius Old-Growth Forest Project\, along with Dave Skene – Co-Executive Director and Sarina Perchak – Land-Based Education Coordinator of White Owl Native Ancestry Association. \n  \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational 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.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/land-stewardship/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201104T113000
DTSTAMP:20201008T194709Z
CREATED:20201008T165047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T194709Z
UID:5119-1604484000-1604489400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Holistic Farm Design
DESCRIPTION:Are you wanting to start a farm business but are not sure where to start? This workshop will cover the bigger picture questions surrounding the development of a whole farm plan. Where are you now and where are you headed? How will an agricultural business fit with the rest of your life and in your community?  What will be your enterprise of focus and how do you determine the scale of your business? These questions will be examined\, along with the opportunity to ask your own. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational 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.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/holistic-farm-design/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201118T170000
DTSTAMP:20201028T152147Z
CREATED:20201008T193810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T152147Z
UID:5175-1604480400-1605718800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:New Farmer Training Program Term 4
DESCRIPTION:Term 4 focuses on entrepreneurship training for starting a farm business. \nRegister for the whole term here\, or choose individual education days by clicking the links below. Term 4 includes 10 Webinars and 2 Virtual Field Days. \n  \nWebinar: Holistic Farm Design November 4 \nWebinar: Coming to Know the Land November 4 \nWebinar: Planning for Production November 5 \nVirtual Field Day: Small Scale Growing with Spiral Farm November 5 \nWebinar: Farm Finances and Budgets November 11 \nWebinar: Marketing and Distribution for Farmers November 11 \nWebinar: Meeting Small Business Requirements November 12 \nWebinar: Innovative Land Access Models November 12 \nWebinar: Tools for Successful Record Keeping November 18 \nWebinar: Assembling Your Business Plan November 18 \nWebinar: Financing your Farm November 19 \nVirtual Field Day: Production Systems and Efficiency at Salad Days Farm November 19 \n  \nThe Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program 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.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/not-term-4/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201028T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201028T150000
DTSTAMP:20200727T162106Z
CREATED:20200727T162106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T162106Z
UID:4465-1603891800-1603897200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Field Design and Vegetable Crop Planning
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about crop planning: laying out your fields\, which crops to grow\, how much to grow\, and how to stagger plantings throughout the season. Angie Koch of Fertile Ground Farm will share her over 15 years of experience in crop planning and offer tools and ideas to think about when doing your own field design and crop plan. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational 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.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/crop-planning-fertile-ground-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201028T103000
DTSTAMP:20200727T155942Z
CREATED:20200727T154218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T155942Z
UID:4451-1603875600-1603881000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Cider Production with Heartwood Farm and Cidery
DESCRIPTION:Heartwood Farm and Cidery is a horse-powered\, regenerative family farm that includes orchards\, grazing mixed livestock and an on-farm cidery and tasting room\, which uses ingredients from the farm and local community. This virtual tour is a great chance to get an inside look into the process of how Heartwood crafts their ciders! \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational 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.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/cider-making-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201022T123000
DTSTAMP:20201001T165447Z
CREATED:20200928T171920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T165447Z
UID:5069-1603364400-1603369800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Measuring Regeneration with Ecological Indicators
DESCRIPTION:Regeneration of the most effective possible ecosystem has many possible paths. Determining if a farm is making decisions that are leading to regeneration can be very complex. The holistic manager will recognize indicators that tell them if their actions are leading to more effective or less effective states ahead of the time where current science can actually measure the outcome of those actions.   \nOn this field day Cory Van Groningen will tour with John Rowe on his farm as they discuss the actions that John took recently.  Together\, they will look for and discuss indications that these actions are leading towards or away from more effective ecological outcomes.  Then participants can join a Q&A session with John\, Cory and Dana Penrice.   \nJohn Rowe founded Rowe Farms in 1972\, which has grown to 5 retail shops located in Guelph and Toronto and a loyal Ontario following of their products.  Cory is an Accredited Professional in Holistic Management through the Savory Institute and the farming brother at VG Meats.  Dana is the Coordinator with Holistic Management Canada and an Accredited Professional with the Savory Institute. \nThis event is offered in partnership with the Organic Council of Ontario and with support from the Canadian Organic Growers as part of the Fall Field Day Series. \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/regenerative-indicators/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201021T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201021T150000
DTSTAMP:20200727T160211Z
CREATED:20200727T160211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T160211Z
UID:4457-1603287000-1603292400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Introduction to Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to produce some of your seed on-farm? Rebecca Ivanoff\, Seed Program Manager at EFAO\, discusses which crops are easiest for beginner-level seed production\, how to plan your plot to minimize cross pollination\, the number of plants required to maintain genetic viability and varietal strength\, as well as how to collect\, clean and store your seed. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational 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 a refresh.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/introduction-to-seed-saving/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201021T103000
DTSTAMP:20200727T152727Z
CREATED:20200727T152727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200727T152727Z
UID:4447-1603270800-1603276200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Seed Production with Hawthorn Farm Organic Seeds
DESCRIPTION:Hawthorn Farm Organic Seeds produces certified organic\, farm selected\, open-pollinated vegetable\, herb\, and flower seeds near Palmerston. In addition to growing seed\, the farm hosts workshops and educational tours\, and works with the network of Canadian seed growers to promote access to high quality regionally adapted seed. Take a virtual look at Hawthorn Farm’s processes and systems for growing crops for seed production\, followed by a live discussion. \nThis event is offered as part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. Educational 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 a refresh.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/seed-production-hawthorn-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201020T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201020T143000
DTSTAMP:20201001T165815Z
CREATED:20200928T170907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T165815Z
UID:5065-1603198800-1603204200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Collaborative Farm Sales
DESCRIPTION:Based in Clarington\, Ontario\, the Green Circle Food Hub was formed by farmers in the early spring at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kendal Hills Farm had the facilities to serve as the collection point for food\, so they\, in collaboration with other local farms\, coordinated the distribution of farm products directly to consumers. Participants will receive a pre-recorded tour of Kendal Hills Farm and an inside look at the founding and daily operations of Green Circle Food Hub. Then farmers from Kendal Hills Farm and Lunar Rhythm Gardens\, who sell through Green Circle Food Hub\, will join the live discussion session. \nThis event is offered in partnership with the Organic Council of Ontario and with support from the Canadian Organic Growers as part of the Fall Field Day Series.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/collaborative-farm-sales/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201019T203000
DTSTAMP:20201014T150700Z
CREATED:20201014T145917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201014T150700Z
UID:5194-1603134000-1603139400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Regenerative Practices with Valleyfield Farm
DESCRIPTION:Valleyfield Farm is a small farm with a big commitment to regenerative agriculture.  Since 2009\, Martti and Melanie Lemieux have been planting\, growing\, harvesting\, grazing\, and raising flavour-rich\, nutrient-dense greens and grass-fed\, pasture-raised meats and eggs for the families of Algoma. In this tour\, Martti and Melanie share how the farm’s rotational grazing\, diversity and infrastructure has evolved over the years to optimize overall performance. Part of the tour features a recent investment in high tunnel irrigation to expand the gardens and perennial fruit orchard. \n\nParticipants will be sent (in advance) a pre-recorded video tour of Valleyfield Farm\, and then gather on October 19th for a live Q&A discussion with Martti and Melanie on Zoom.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/regenerative-practices-valleyfield-farm-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201015T143000
DTSTAMP:20201001T170009Z
CREATED:20200928T165603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T170009Z
UID:5061-1602766800-1602772200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Regenerative Dairy
DESCRIPTION:Join us on this virtual field day to see Upper Canada Creamery\, a certified organic dairy farm that uses their milk to produce top quality grass-fed dairy products including milk\, yogurt and cheese. Located in Iroquois\, Ontario\, this dairy farm takes unique approaches to production and management including a rotary dairy system\, and various regenerative practices including strip grazing\, water use conservation and more. Owner and operator Joshua Biemond will give participants an in-depth look at the processes and practices employed by this unique dairy farm.  \nThis event is offered in partnership with the Organic Council of Ontario and with support from the Canadian Organic Growers as part of the Fall Field Day Series.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/regenerative-dairy/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Field Day
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