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SUMMARY:How to Work Less and Make More Money for Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Understand and control your costs to increase profits and scale up! \n  \nFeel like you’re working so hard but not making enough money? This webinar will teach you how to understand your costs\, identify your most profitable crops/products\, and learn how to reduce costs by improving operations. A great session for any farmer looking to improve profitability. Come ready to work the numbers and improve your business.\n \n  \nTopics Covered\n• Cost of production\n• Operations efficiency\n• Leaning Up Operations \n  \nThis event is co-hosted by EFAO\, the Local Food and Farms Co-op\, and the Thunder Bay & Area Food Strategy. \n  \nThis webinar will take place online via Zoom. Details will be sent to registrants ahead of the event. Click here to test your system with Zoom.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/wlmm-2020/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Online Community Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:EFAO members are invited to share thoughts\, ideas and resources as we all adjust to the current reality. While this event is designed to hold space for members to lead and participate in discussion topics of their choosing\, EFAO staff will be present to receive ideas and recommendations about how the organization can offer support during this time.   \n  \nZoom link will be emailed to registrants ahead of the event. 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/online-meet-up-1-2020/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200301T160000
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CREATED:20200121T192820Z
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SUMMARY:Starting a Farm in Northern Ontario: Q&A for New Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Interested in starting a farm in Northern Ontario? Join other new farmers in your region to ask your most pressing questions of a seasoned farmer who’s been there.  Discussion will focus on things to consider before starting a farm business.  Use this Q&A event as an opportunity to kick-start your business planning that will help ensure success through the first few years of operation.  Save time\, money\, and frustration by getting tips from experienced farmers.  Bring along your burning questions or farm business ideas plus a dish for the potluck! \n  \nRyan and Isabelle have been growing and selling organic produce at Field Good Farms/Ferme j’me champs bien since 2011. They run a 95 member vegetable CSA\, and also offer online vegetable orders through Click Fork Online Farmer’s Market. They have been incorporating regenerative agriculture techniques including no-till and carbon sequestration into their production model for the past two seasons in an effort to find a balance between farm viability and ecological restoration. \n  \nThis event is hosted in partnership with the National Farmers Union Ontario North Local 333. Thank you to FedNor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for providing funding assistance for this event.\n  \n\n—\n\n  \nVous voulez démarrer une ferme dans le nord de l’Ontario? Venez vous joindre à d’autres nouveaux agriculteurs de votre région pour poser vos questions les plus urgentes à un agriculteur chevronné. La discussion ira de la création de votre entreprise à la planification de vos premières années d’exploitation\, et comprendra des astuces et des conseils d’agriculteurs expérimentés. Apportez vos questions épineuses ainsi qu’un plat pour le repas-partage! \n  \nRyan et Isabelle cultivent et vendent des produits biologiques à Field Good Farms / Ferme j’me champs bien depuis 2011. Ils dirigent un programme d’agriculture soutenue par la communauté de 95 membres et effectuent également des commandes de légumes en ligne via Click Fork\, un marché fermier en ligne. Ils ont incorporé des techniques d’agriculture régénératrice\, y compris culture sans labour et  la séquestration du carbone dans leur modèle de production au cours des deux dernières saisons afin de trouver un équilibre entre la viabilité de la ferme et la restauration écologique. \n  \nMerci à FedNor et à la Société de gestion du Fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario d’avoir fourni une aide financière pour cet événement.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/starting-a-farm-in-northern-ontario-qa-20202/
LOCATION:Field Good Farms/Ferme j’me Champs Bien\, 1345 Levac Road\, Cache Bay\, Ontario\, P0H 1G0
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200301T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200301T160000
DTSTAMP:20200203T161619Z
CREATED:20200121T192310Z
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SUMMARY:Starting a Farm in Northern Ontario - Q&A for New Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Directions & Map \nInterested in starting a farm in Northern Ontario? Join other new farmers in your region to ask your most pressing questions of a seasoned farmer who’s been there. Discussion will focus on things to consider before starting a farm business.  Use this Q&A event as an opportunity to kick-start your business planning that will help ensure success through the first few years of operation. Save time\, money\, and frustration by getting tips from experienced farmers.  Bring along your burning questions or farm business ideas plus a dish for the potluck! \n  \nBrendan and Marcelle have been operating Sleepy G Farm since 2010.  They grow 8 acres of Certified Organic vegetables and distribute through a 200-member Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program in addition to wholesaling to grocery stores in Thunder Bay.  Sleepy G Farm also produces eggs and beef as a compliment to nearly year-round vegetables sales that are made possible by an on farm winter vegetable storage facility. \n  \nWith a strong emphasis on planning\, management\, and efficient field operations Sleepy G Farm is an economically viable farm business that provides income for Brendan and Marcelle in addition to 3 fulltime seasonal staff.  Sleepy G Farm is an example of how to capitalize on the unique farming opportunities that exist in Northern Ontario. \n  \nThis event is hosted in partnership with the National Farmers Union Ontario North Local 333. Thank you to FedNor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for providing funding assistance for this event. \n—\n  \n\nVous voulez démarrer une ferme dans le nord de l’Ontario? Venez vous joindre à d’autres nouveaux agriculteurs de votre région pour poser vos questions les plus urgentes à un agriculteur chevronné. La discussion ira de la création de votre entreprise à la planification de vos premières années d’exploitation\, et comprendra des astuces et des conseils d’agriculteurs expérimentés. Apportez vos questions épineuses ainsi qu’un plat pour le repas-partage!\n\n  \nBrendan et Marcelle exploitent la ferme Sleepy G depuis 2010. Ils cultivent 8 acres de légumes certifiés biologiques qu’ils distribuent à travers un programme d’agriculture soutenue par la communauté (ASC) de 200 membres en plus de la vente en gros dans les épiceries de Thunder Bay. Ils vendent des légumes presque à l’année ronde grâce à une installation de stockage de légumes d’hiver à la ferme. La ferme Sleepy G produit également des œufs et du bœuf en complément. Avec un accent sur la planification\, la gestion et l’efficacité\, la ferme Sleepy G est une entreprise agricole viable qui fournit des revenus à Brendan\, Marcelle ainsi que 3 employés saisonniers à temps plein. La ferme Sleepy G est un exemple d’une exploitation agricole qui sait tirer profit des possibilités uniques qui existent dans le Nord de l’Ontario. \n  \nMerci à FedNor et à la Société de gestion du Fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario d’avoir fourni une aide financière pour cet événement.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/starting-a-farm-in-northern-ontario-2020/
LOCATION:Sleepy G Farm\, 39 Hansen road\, Pass Lake\, Ontario\, P0T 2M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200228T163000
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SUMMARY:Life Beneath Our Boots: Biological Systems for Healthy Soils and Crops
DESCRIPTION:** LUNCH TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT AS OF FEB 25th** \nThose wishing to attend who have not yet registered can still purchase a discounted ticket that does not include lunch. Please bring your own lunch to the event. There is a restaurant nearby for those wishing to buy lunch elsewhere – the Corner Store and Takeout. \n  \nA full-day workshop focused on soil health as it affects crops. Start the morning off learning how rocks influence soil health\, as well as phospho-composting. Following this\, the focus shifts to soil biology\, including microbial soil life and the soil food web. Lunch included. \n  \nSpeakers \nJohn Montague is a Holistic Soil Consultant\, teaching people how to heal their soil. He studied at Rodale Institute\, the Univ. of Guelph and with Dr. Elaine Ingham of The Soil Foodweb Inc. He believes that you should feed your soil not your plants and that there should be a microscope on every farm. www.theglenroadorganics.com  \nMary Beerman creates and develops strong and productive outside places\, beginning with great soil. She promotes the microscopic soil world as the key to low maintenance and high performance environments and integrates native plants in the growing environment as above and below ground bio-control. www.marylivingoutside.com \nDr. Peter Van Straaten\, Professor Emeritus\, School of Environ. Sci.\, University of Guelph will discuss how rocks become healthy feed and food and how P is more available with phospho-composting. www.uoguelph.ca/oac/video/rocks-crops  \n  \nCo-hosted by Global Repair Ltd.\, Sittler Manufacturing and Minerals\, and First Mennonite Climate Action Working Group.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/life-beneath-our-boots-biological-systems-for-healthy-soils-and-crops/
LOCATION:Linwood Community Centre\, 5279 Ament Line\, Linwood\, ON\, N0B 2A0
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200226T213000
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CREATED:20200128T204801Z
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SUMMARY:Starting a Farm in Northern Ontario: Online Q&A for New Farmers
DESCRIPTION:*Space is limited to allow for discussion. Please give preference to new farmers in Northern Ontario who are not within driving distance to Cache Bay or Pass Lake.   \n  \nInterested in starting a farm in Northern Ontario? Join other new farmers in your region to ask your most pressing questions of a seasoned farmer who’s been there. Discussion will focus on things to consider before starting a farm business.  Use this Q&A event as an opportunity to kick-start your business planning that will help ensure success through the first few years of operation. Save time\, money\, and frustration by getting tips from experienced farmers.  Bring along your burning questions or farm business ideas! \n  \nRyan and Isabelle have been growing and selling organic produce at Field Good Farms/Ferme j’me champs bien since 2011. They run a 95 member vegetable CSA\, and also offer online vegetable orders through Click Fork Online Farmer’s Market. They have been incorporating regenerative agriculture techniques including no-till and carbon sequestration into their production model for the past two seasons in an effort to find a balance between farm viability and ecological restoration. \n  \nYou will receive an email prior to the webinar with log-in details for the Zoom platform. Instructions for how to check your compatibility with Zoom before the event are here:\nhttps://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/115002262083-How-Do-I-Test-Prior-to-Joining-a-Meeting-\n  \n\nThis event is hosted in partnership with the National Farmers Union Ontario North Local 333. Thank you to FedNor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for providing funding assistance for this event. \n— \nVous voulez démarrer une ferme dans le nord de l’Ontario? Venez vous joindre à d’autres nouveaux agriculteurs de votre région pour poser vos questions les plus urgentes à un agriculteur chevronné. La discussion ira de la création de votre entreprise à la planification de vos premières années d’exploitation\, et comprendra des astuces et des conseils d’agriculteurs expérimentés. Apportez vos questions épineuses! \n  \nRyan et Isabelle cultivent et vendent des produits biologiques à Field Good Farms / Ferme j’me champs bien depuis 2011. Ils dirigent un programme d’agriculture soutenue par la communauté de 95 membres et effectuent également des commandes de légumes en ligne via Click Fork\, un marché fermier en ligne. Ils ont incorporé des techniques d’agriculture régénératrice\, y compris culture sans labour et  la séquestration du carbone dans leur modèle de production au cours des deux dernières saisons afin de trouver un équilibre entre la viabilité de la ferme et la restauration écologique. \n  \nMerci à FedNor et à la Société de gestion du Fonds du patrimoine du Nord de l’Ontario d’avoir fourni une aide financière pour cet événement.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/starting-a-farm-in-northern-ontario-webinar-2020/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200124T160000
DTSTAMP:20200109T162516Z
CREATED:20200108T210612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200109T162516Z
UID:2790-1579870800-1579881600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Ecological Cut Flower Production for Wholesale and Events
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for ecological growers who have basic experience growing cut flowers.  Experienced flower growers will share their lessons learned in cut flower production as it relates to wholesale distribution and design for large-scale events such as weddings. The workshop will include time for questions and sharing useful resource materials.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/ecological-cut-flowers-wholesale-2019/
LOCATION:Ignatius Farm\, 5420 Hwy 6 North\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200124T160000
DTSTAMP:20200113T183827Z
CREATED:20200108T201555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T183827Z
UID:2778-1579856400-1579881600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Regenerating Pastures and Profits with Rotational Grazing
DESCRIPTION:Join experienced graziers for a full day workshop on rotational grazing best practices and innovations. Begin the day with an overview and discussion of grazing practices at two different local farms. Farmers will give an in-depth look at their operations\, infrastructure\, pasture management strategies\, finances\, and give some insights into their own lessons learned. The workshop will end with an open question and answer and troubleshooting at participant farms. \nSpeakers: David Banbury (Banbury Grasslands)\, Tony McQuail (Meeting Place Organic Farm)\, Mathias Seilern (Seilern Farm)
URL:https://efao.ca/event/regenerating-pastures-2019/
LOCATION:Ignatius Farm\, 5420 Hwy 6 North\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200124T120000
DTSTAMP:20200113T184336Z
CREATED:20200108T204913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T184336Z
UID:2783-1579856400-1579867200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Talking about Regenerative Agriculture to Grow a Movement
DESCRIPTION:Spend the morning with experts who will share their first-hand experience in speaking about regeneration in a way that is inspiring and accessible to the broader public. Learn how to talk about soil health and its important role in mitigating many of the problems associated with climate change. This workshop will help you find your own voice in this movement. \nSpeaker: Gillian Flies (The New Farm) 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/talking-about-regenerative-agriculture-2019/
LOCATION:Ignatius Farm\, 5420 Hwy 6 North\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200119T150000
DTSTAMP:20200115T201901Z
CREATED:20191218T155820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200115T201901Z
UID:2715-1579435200-1579446000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Water Resilience in a Changing Climate / Réunion informelle sur la gestion de l'eau dans un climat en évolution
DESCRIPTION:Climate change can bring a host of challenges to ecological and non-ecological farmers alike. In order to create resilient crop-livestock farms\, we must learn to be creative and take small but meaningful steps to mitigate a limited water supply. Join farmers Ryan Spence and Isabelle Spence-Legault to share a conversation on which methods you’ve used or plan to use in the future\, or to come listen in on veteran farmers and their failures and successes. Bring a dish for the potluck lunch! \nThank you to FedNor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation for providing funding assistance for this event. \n– \nLes changements climatiques peuvent apporter une multitude de défis aux agriculteurs. Afin de créer des fermes de cultures et d’élevage résilientes\, nous devons apprendre à être créatifs et à prendre des mesures modestes mais significatives pour atténuer un approvisionnement en eau limité. Venez jaser avec les agriculteurs Ryan Spence et Isabelle Spence-Legault sur les méthodes que vous avez utilisées ou envisagez d’utiliser à l’avenir\, ou tout simplement pour venir écouter les agriculteurs vétérans et leurs échecs et leurs succès. Apportez un plat pour le repas-partage! \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/ktm-water-resilience-in-a-changing-climate-2020/
LOCATION:Field Good Farms/Ferme j’me Champs Bien\, 1345 Levac Road\, Cache Bay\, Ontario\, P0H 1G0
CATEGORIES:Kitchen Table Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191202T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191202T173000
DTSTAMP:20191129T152113Z
CREATED:20191002T184627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191129T152113Z
UID:2321-1575293400-1575307800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Farmer-Led Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Online registration for the 2019 Ecological Farmers of Ontario Conference is now closed\, but there is still some space. If you wish to attend\, please email conference@efao.ca to inquire. \n\n  \nWhat is the Farmer-Led Research Symposium?\nThe Farmer-Led Research Symposium is an annual gathering where EFAO member-farmers gather to share past research findings and plan farmer-led research projects for the upcoming year. This year’s research includes low-till and no-till veggies\, organic pesticide management\, soil health and cover crops. \n  \nTentative Agenda\n\nRegistration: 1:00pm – 1:30pm\nSymposium: 1:30pm – 5:30pm\nPizza Social: 6:30pm\n\nTo register\, you will be directed to the EFAO Conference website.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farmer-led-research-symposium-2019/
LOCATION:Ramada by Wyndham Hotel\, Belleville\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191206
DTSTAMP:20191129T151812Z
CREATED:20190901T211927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191129T151812Z
UID:2693-1575244800-1575590399@efao.ca
SUMMARY:EFAO Conference
DESCRIPTION:Online registration for the 2019 Ecological Farmers of Ontario Conference is now closed\, but there is still some space. If you wish to attend\, please email conference@efao.ca to inquire. \n  \nThe 6th Annual Ecological Farmers of Ontario Conference\, Climate of Curiosity\, will take place December 2-5 at the Ramada by Wyndham Hotel in Belleville\, Ontario. \n  \nLearn more > \n  \nThe EFAO Conference draws farmers and supporters from across the food system for four days of intensive learning\, idea-sharing\, networking and celebration with good food and friends. \nWhat you can expect at this year’s conference: \n\nOver 400 attendees\n2-day Trade Show\n36+ workshops\, including 5 full-day intensive workshops\n3 keynote speakers\nFarmer-Led Research Symposium\nFarm tours\, Banquet Dinner\, EFAO’s 40th Anniversary Celebration\, and more!\n\nPrices increase after November 4th.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/efao-conference-2019/
LOCATION:Ramada by Wyndham Hotel\, Belleville\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191121T150000
DTSTAMP:20191119T205936Z
CREATED:20191106T190635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T205936Z
UID:2559-1574330400-1574348400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:CANCELLED * How to Work Less & Make More Money
DESCRIPTION:***NOTE: This event has been cancelled due to illness. Check back for possible new date***\nFeel like you’re working so hard but not making enough money? At this workshop you will learn how to understand your costs\, identify your most profitable crops/products\, and learn how to reduce costs by improving operations. A great workshop for any farmer looking to improve profitability. Come ready to work the numbers and improve your business. \n\n\nTopics Covered: \n\nCost of production\nOperations efficiency\nLeaning Up Operations\n\nEFAO members receive a discounted rate of $25. Offered in partnership with the Local Food and Farm Co-ops Network and the Thunderbay and Area Food Strategy. \nRegister by emailing peggy@localfoodandfarm.coop or by calling 705-931-6074.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/how-to-work-less-make-more-money-control-costs-increase-profits-scale-up-2019/
LOCATION:Rosslyn Community Centre\, 3405 Rosslyn Rd\, Rosslyn\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191026T150000
DTSTAMP:20191010T160940Z
CREATED:20191010T132228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T160940Z
UID:2412-1572084000-1572102000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Orchard End-of-Season Care
DESCRIPTION:Join Val Steinmann and Brent Klassen of Heartwood Farm & Cidery for the third of their Orchard Care workshop series: End-of-Season Care. When we grow fruit trees organically\, we know that “active soil is the whole ballgame.” But contrary to what people often think\, there’s a lot of activity going on beneath the ground during the dormant season. So in this workshop\, they’ll use the Heartwood orchard to explore how to put the orchard to bed in a way that promotes dormant season soil activity. This will include tips on soil testing\, wood chip and mulch applications\, and of course\, rodent protection. \n  \nIn addition\, we’ll talk about the harvest: how pest and disease pressure shows up in the quality of the fruit; picking\, handling\, storing and processing. And of course\, since we want to eat fruit all winter\, they’ll talk about some of the ways we can preserve it\, and spend a bit of time making apple sauce and workshop participants will take some home to enjoy! \n  \nAs always\, the workshop will run from 10 until 3 and will feature a farm-fresh lunch. We hope you can join us! \n  \nThis event is run by EFAO members at Heartwood Farm & Cidery. EFAO is a partner on this event and members receive a discount\, but registration will take place through a third party platform.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/orchard-end-of-season-care-2019/
LOCATION:Heartwood Farm & Cidery\, 5438 2nd Line\, Erin\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191002T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191002T170000
DTSTAMP:20191010T160936Z
CREATED:20190916T163133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T160936Z
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SUMMARY:On-farm Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ontario Coordinator for the Bauta Seed Initiative to learn how to grow\, save\, clean and store garden grown seeds for future seasons and how to incorporate these processes into your farm or garden system.  We will also discuss soil health practices for optimal seed production and learn about on farm seed stewardship that generates plants that fit the land where we grow and our community’s tastes. \n  \nThis event qualifies as part of the Soil Health Program.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/on-farm-seed-saving-2019/
LOCATION:Ignatius Farm\, 5420 Hwy 6 North\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190928T170000
DTSTAMP:20191010T160922Z
CREATED:20190915T173252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T160922Z
UID:2057-1569679200-1569690000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Innovation on a Vegetable Farm
DESCRIPTION:Jeff Boesch and Leslie Moskovits have been farming together for 15 years – 10 of which at Cedar Down Farm where they  grow 6 acres of certified organic vegetables for year-round CSAs.  Join Jeff and Leslie for a close look at the ins and outs of what has made this farm successful for 10 years and the innovations that have kept them on the leading edge of ecological agriculture in Ontario. \n  \nA passionate tool innovator\, Jeff will share some of the tool innovations on the farm\, including an electric tractor\, and talk about the development of EFAO’s new community building group.  They will share some of the soil health practices they employ on the farm and their goals for building continuing to build healthy\, productive soils.  They will talk about their new irrigation plans\, including a recently-dug pond\, to adjust to the droughts that are occurring with increased frequency in southern Ontario.  Participants will also hear about their experience as farmer-researchers taking part in EFAO’s Lettuce Variety Trial and see the trial in action. \n  \nThis event qualifies as part of the Soil Health Program.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/innovation-on-a-vegetable-farm-2019/
LOCATION:Cedar Down Farm\, 222145 Concession 14\, RR#1\, Neustadt\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190926T160000
DTSTAMP:20191010T160915Z
CREATED:20190914T153147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T160915Z
UID:1968-1569502800-1569513600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Ecological Cut Flower Production and No-till Vegetable Production
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon spent walking through the fields at two farm operations – both at the same location! \n  \nBegin the afternoon at Sweet Gale Gardens where Jessica Gale has been growing ecological cut flowers for six seasons.  Join her for a discussion about the farm’s soil health practices and a look at how she and her team produce such beautiful blooms. \n  \nFollowing a tour and conversation at Sweet Gale Gardens\, participants will have the opportunity to tour Earth to Table Farm with Jon Gagnon and Chris Bocz\, grow vegetables and fruits for Pearle Hospitality’s restaurants in southwestern Ontario.  This season\, Jon and Chris are EFAO farmer-researchers\, working with three other farms as part of the trial: Minimizing tillage for greens with tarps and woven fabric.  As part of the tour\, participants will see this trial in action and hear about their results first-hand. \n  \nThis event qualifies as part of the Soil Health Program.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/ecological-cut-flower-production-and-trials-in-no-till-vegetable-production-2019/
LOCATION:Earth to Table Farm\, 250 Concession 4 W\, Millgrove\, ON\, L8B 1J3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190923T203000
DTSTAMP:20191010T160907Z
CREATED:20190916T151508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T160907Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health and Breeding Trials at a Co-operative Farm
DESCRIPTION:The BeetBox Co-operative Farm is a workers’ cooperative growing a variety of tasty and wholesome vegetables in Ottawa’s greenbelt for sale through local markets and CSA. Join worker-owners David\, Lise-Anne and Jeremy as they share their story\, tour their farm\, learn about their soil health practices and discuss their experience as farmer-researchers taking part in EFAO’s Lettuce Variety Trial and farmer-breeders taking part in the Bauta Initiative’s Participatory Potato Breeding program. \n  \nThis event qualifies as part of the Soil Health Program.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/soil-health-and-breeding-trials-at-a-co-operative-farm-2019/
LOCATION:The BeetBox\, 230 Davidson’s Side\, Ottawa\, ON\, K2K 2Z4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190919T210000
DTSTAMP:20191010T160859Z
CREATED:20190911T195817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T160859Z
UID:1938-1568912400-1568926800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Appetite for Change: Building an Ecological Future
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are no longer on sale for this event. Please contact katie@fao.ca to find out if there is space or for more information. \n  \nJoin us for an unforgettable night of good food and inspiring company as we dig into the important and potential of ecological farming in Ontario and fundraise for the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO). \nOur hosts at Heartwood Farm & Cidery – a horse-powered\, regenerative\, family farm in the Hills of Headwaters – will provide an inside look into the practices they use to maintain the healthiest soil\, water systems\, agriculture and livestock possible. \nChef Paula Navarrete of Momofuku Kojin will prepare a three-course meal featuring products from ecological farms in southwestern Ontario to be served in the outdoor dining room.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/appetite-for-change-building-an-ecological-future-2019/
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190908T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190908T150000
DTSTAMP:20191010T160851Z
CREATED:20190820T161713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191010T160851Z
UID:707-1567936800-1567954800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Pasture Walk and In-depth Grazing Strategies + Celebrating 40 Years of EFAO
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of EFAO’s 40th Anniversary\, join us as we visit three neighbouring farms: \nAnbros Farm: Lawrence and Mathilde Andres\, co-founders and owners of Harmony Organic Dairy\, became Canada’s first organic dairy farmers in 1979. Officially launched in 2001\, Harmony Organic now works with 13 family farms in southern Ontario. Lawrence and Mathilde are founding members of EFAO. \nHack Farm: Established by their father Bernhard Hack in 1982\, brothers Martin and Ulrich run this biodynamic and organic farm with their families.  They farm cash crops (cereals\, hay\, soybeans)\, graze beef cattle and sell bread from their own grains.  The Hacks are longtime members of EFAO and the ecological agricultural community in southwestern Ontario. \nSeilern Farm: Run by Jen and Mathias Seilern and their team\, Seilern Farm is certified organic and biodynamic. They sell healthy\, organic\, pastured beef from animals treated with integrity. Jen and Mathias have been members of EFAO since 2013 and Jen is now a member of EFAO’s Board of Directors. Both farmers were mentored by the Hacks. \nEach farm will provide a farm tour\, an in-depth discussion of their grazing and pasture management practices and an overview of their own farm journey.  The opportunity for a close look at these three farms is a very special one! \nLunch is included in ticket price. \nThis event qualifies as part of the Soil Health Program.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/pasture-walk-and-in-depth-grazing-strategies-celebrating-40-years-of-efao-2019/
LOCATION:Kincardine\, 1161 Conc. 7 RR#5\, Kincardine\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Field Day
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