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SUMMARY:Time Savers for Seed Savers
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a gardening chaos goblin or a lean farming aficionado – if you’re growing for seed\, then this event is for you! \nSeed production is a labour of love with tight margins\, where a little efficiency goes a long way. This farm club style event is a chance to see what other seed growers are doing and pick up some tips to save you time and energy\, so you can keep saving your seeds. \nJoin us for a panel of fun\, 5-minute lightning presentations from commercial seed growers sharing their favourite time-saving hacks. \n\nHarvesting seed in the field\nWet-processing pepper seeds\nDrying wet-processed seeds\nSmall plot threshing\nSeed cleaning\nAnd more!\n\nIf you’d like to join the panel and share a time-saving tip of your own\, please reach out to your local Bauta Family Initiative Regional Coordinator for more info. \nPlease note: this event will be recorded\, and will be offered in English\, with translated slides available in French.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/time-savers-seed-savers/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T140000
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SUMMARY:Finance February: Bookkeeping Basics (and beyond)
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer in Northern Ontario?  You can attend all four “Finance February” events free of charge.  Please fill out this form before registering to receive your COUPON CODE.  \nThis session will focus on the nuts and bolts of daily bookkeeping and financial record keeping. Participants will learn what to keep track of in their business and how to track it\, as well as how to categorize expenses accurately and track farm finances in a way that makes tax season easier. Other topics covered include creating and keeping a chart of accounts\, the function of profit & loss statements\, using balance sheets\, and what different financial statements can help farmers understand about their business. \nEFAO’s Finance February webinar series is intended to support participants in building practical skills and knowledge to support smoother financial operations and overall farm financial wellbeing.  \nThis session is intended for those with 5-7 years farming experience\, but will be suitable for anyone who hopes to grow their financial management and accounting skills and knowledge. It is recommended for anyone wishing to participate in EFAO’s Vegetable Benchmarking study. \nA recording will be sent to all registered participants within a few days of the webinar. \nThis workshop is supported by funding from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/finance-february-bookkeeping-basics-2025/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T210000
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SUMMARY:NFU-O Presents: Hiring and Incentives
DESCRIPTION:EFAO is pleased to be a supporting partner for this webinar series hosted by the National Farmers Union – Ontario! \n\n\nThis webinar is part of the NFU-O’s Cultivating Best Human Resource Practices on Small and Mid-scale Farms webinar series. Join for one session\, or for all! \nFind out how to hire effectively! This session will include a discussion on deciding what type of employees will work best for you\, how to develop a job description and interview questions\, job advertising options\, and building an incentives package. \nSpeakers: Renée Primeau\, Tourne-Sol Farm\, Jessey Njau\, Zawadi Farm\, Luke Sheldrick\, Terramor Farm \n    \n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/nfu-o-presents-hiring-and-incentives-2025/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250129T130000
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SUMMARY:January Seed Growers Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join the Monthly Seed Grower Meetup \nThe EFAO Seed Program’s Monthly Seed Grower Meetup is a vibrant online gathering where connections flourish\, and seed knowledge thrives. Whether you’re selecting\, saving\, breeding\, or growing seeds\, this informal space is designed to support and celebrate your work. \nAfter missing our December meetup\, we’re excited to reconnect and kick off the new year with renewed energy! January is a busy and reflective time for seed growers\, from making plans for the upcoming season to working through seeds saved last year. This is the perfect opportunity to come together\, share your work\, ask questions\, and exchange ideas to build a resilient seed system. \nWe warmly welcome all seed growers\, on-farm breeders\, and anyone curious about seeds to join us. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out\, your participation enriches our shared knowledge. Bring your questions\, reflections\, and hopes for the growing season ahead—we’ll explore them together and nurture our community\, one seed at a time. \nThis Meetup is open to everyone\, including EFAO members and non-members alike! Mark your calendars\, grab a cozy drink\, and let’s sow the seeds for a thriving seedkeeping community. 🌱
URL:https://efao.ca/event/january-seed-growers-meetup/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T150000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Soil is the foundation of growing healthy food. In this interactive webinar\, we will discuss the types of soils and their attributes\, the role of soil organic matter\, and activities that contribute to degrading\, maintaining\, and building healthy soils. \nSpeaker: Sarah Larsen\, Research & Small Grains Programs Director at EFAO. Sarah will bring her perspective on soil using knowledge gained as an academic and as a Michif (Red River Métis) woman\, farmer\, and Water Protector. \nAll Indigenous growers\, land stewards and community members are welcome to attend this webinar free of charge! Please use the coupon code 100SOIL when filling out the registration form to receive free admission. \nThis webinar is part of EFAO’s Indigenous Outreach and Engagement Initiative\, which is supported by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food and Agribusiness.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/introduction-to-soil-health/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250128T130000
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SUMMARY:Finance February: Vegetable Benchmarking
DESCRIPTION:A group of EFAO farmers came together in 2024 to dig deep on farm financials and get transparent on the profit potential for ecological vegetable production. Their meeting sparked a new pilot benchmarking study at EFAO\, with the goal to expand collective knowledge of the factors that influence the financial resilience of ecological farms.  \nJoin this session to learn about the use of financial benchmarks in supporting small-scale ecological farm viability. Speakers will share the results of a benchmarking study by PASA which inspired similar conversations at EFAO\, and common challenges and tips for participating in benchmarking studies.  We hope that participants will leave with enthusiasm for this important area of research and next steps for participating in EFAO’s study. \nThis session kicks off Finance February\, an EFAO webinar series focused on supporting farm financial viability with practical skills and knowledge. Check out the EFAO Events page for more information. \nA Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants. \nFunding support for these workshops has been generously provided by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario.  \n \n  \nAbout the speakers: \nAngie Koch‘s passion for vegetable production is rivalled only by her passion for spreadsheets and profitability analyses – a point of both pride and discomfort. She is excited by the potential to better understand the factors that contribute to farm viability and financial resilience. \nJohn Hendrickson coordinates research and training programs in organic and sustainable specialty crop production\, marketing\, and profitability at the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His work focuses on the economics and profitability of fresh market vegetable farming. He is particularly passionate about farm viability as it relates to farm scale\, livelihood\, labor\, and equipment. \nMichael Guerci is a research coordinator at Pasa Sustainable Agriculture. He primarily coordinates and advocates for Pasa’s Financial Benchmark Study and Soil Health Benchmark Study. Prior to joining Pasa\, he worked on diversified vegetable farms for many years. He also holds a Master’s in Agricultural and Applied Economics from Virginia Tech and volunteered for the Peace Corps in the Philippines. \nHeather Newman works at EFAO as Research Coordinator\, supporting the team in the pilot year of the vegetable benchmark study.  She grew up farming on an organic mixed farm in Bruce County. After completing her BSc at the University of Waterloo\, Heather returned home to raise a family. As her family grew so did her own farm and food business. Heather is passionate about growing heritage varieties in an ecologically conscientious way\, growing the local food economy and creating unique\, delicious food products from local ingredients through her co-owned food company\, Two Birds One Stone. 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/finance-february-vegetable-benchmarking-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250114T143000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Cucurbit Genetics: Watermelon\, Melon\, & Cucumber Adaptation
DESCRIPTION:Are you a farmer interested in adapting cucurbit crops like cucumbers\, watermelons\, and melons for northern climates? Join us for an in-depth webinar with Dr Micheal Mazourek\, where we’ll explore breeding techniques\, disease resistance\, and adaptation strategies tailored for more northern growing conditions. Topics will include: \n\nCucurbit genetics\, and key traits to look for in regional adaptation including disease resistance\, earliness\, and cold tolerance\nThe pros and cons of different crossing strategies\nTips for breeding cucurbits in small spaces\n\nThis session will also cover practical tips on improving flavour\, stabilizing varieties\, and how to handle challenges with seed production in these crops. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced in plant breeding\, this webinar will provide valuable insights for adapting cucurbits to your region’s unique growing challenges. \nPlease submit your questions in advance to shape the discussion. \nWho Should Attend: \nFarmers\, breeders\, and seed enthusiasts interested in plant breeding and adapting crops to ecological conditions.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/exploring-cucurbit-genetics-practical-breeding-strategies-for-watermelon-melon-and-cucumber-adaptation/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241218T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Research Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again—time to start shaping your questions and curiosities into research ideas!  \nThe virtual Research Office Hours are an open space to ask questions about EFAO’s Farmer-Led Research Program\, and join research staff\, farmer-researchers and fellow farmers to discuss your curiosities and research ideas for the upcoming season.  \nParticipants will have the chance to brainstorm\, network\, strategize on ideas\, and learn in community with other farmer-researchers. Farmers and farmer-researchers of all experience levels are welcome.  \nIf you can not make these hours please feel free to schedule an appointment with one of our research team members. \n\nSarah Larsen\, Research Director\, sarah@efao.ca\nRebecca Ivanoff\, Seed Program Manager\, rebecca@efao.ca
URL:https://efao.ca/event/virtual-research-office-hours-5/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241211T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Research Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again—time to start shaping your questions and curiosities into research ideas!  \nThe virtual Research Office Hours are an open space to ask questions about EFAO’s Farmer-Led Research Program\, and join research staff\, farmer-researchers and fellow farmers to discuss your curiosities and research ideas for the upcoming season.  \nParticipants will have the chance to brainstorm\, network\, strategize on ideas\, and learn in community with other farmer-researchers. Farmers and farmer-researchers of all experience levels are welcome.  \nRegistration gives you access to all the sessions. You can attend all or pick the day that works best for you. Note that you will receive reminder emails before each workshop.  \n\nWednesday\, December 11\, 2024\, 11am-12pm\nWednesday\, December 18\, 2024\, 11am-12pm\n\nIf you can not make these hours please feel free to schedule an appointment with one of our research team members. \n\nSarah Larsen\, Research Director\, sarah@efao.ca\nRebecca Ivanoff\, Seed Program Manager\, rebecca@efao.ca
URL:https://efao.ca/event/virtual-research-office-hours-3/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T175527
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SUMMARY:Earth & Sky Indigenous Growers Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this exciting all-day gathering bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to build community\, share food and ideas\, and get inspired by initiatives happening in other communities.\nProgram: \n\n9:00am: Registration opens (tea and coffee available)\n10:00am: Welcome and opening address\n10:30am: Overview of the day and invitation to participate in arts-based activities\n11:00am: Introductions followed by social songs and dancing\n12:00pm: Buffet lunch featuring locally-produced traditional foods & Makers Marketplace\n1:30pm: Panel session: Gather inspiration from three incredible panelists as they share stories of building community and coming together to support Indigenous food systems.\n3:00pm: Break – Makers Marketplace (tea and coffee available)\n3:30pm: Discussion: What do we need to reach our memories\, hopes and dreams for thriving Indigenous food systems?\n4:30pm: Closing and goodbye\n\nIndigenous Growers\, Artisans and Makers Marketplace\nDuring lunch and breaks be sure to visit the folks selling\, trading and/or raising awareness about their products and services at the Marketplace! \nIf you are an Indigenous grower\, artisan or maker and would like to have a table at the Marketplace\, please fill out this form. \n  \nArts-based Activities:\nSocial Songs & Dancing\nJoin in as local Indigenous dancers lead us in social songs and dances. This will be a great opportunity to meet others\, have some fun and get moving! \nPlacing Ourselves\nParticipants are invited to co-create a “needs and offers” map that will provide a visual representation of where we each call home\, as well as skills or resources we can share with others and skills we would like to learn. \nQuilting a Vision\nThroughout the gathering participants are encouraged to reflect on the question: What do your memories/hopes/dreams for a thriving Indigenous food system look like? and illustrate their answer on a paper “quilt square” using collage\, drawings and/or words. These individual squares will be joined together as the day goes on to create a “quilt” that represents a collective vision for Indigenous food sovereignty. \nAbout the Speakers:\nChandra Maracle was born and raised on the West side of Buffalo and is the mother of four daughters. She studied at SUNY Cortland College\, University at Buffalo\, NY and University of Salamanca\, Spain. She has worked as Youth Leader at Native American Community Services in Buffalo\, Graduate Assistant in Native American Studies at UB and Cultural Resource Specialist at the Native American Magnet School #19. She was a Diversity Educator with the National Conference for Community and Justice\, co-founder of the Indigenous Women’s Initiatives and has certifications in Postpartum Care\, Eating Psychology\, Massage\, Reiki and Yoga and is trained as a Waldorf Early Childhood Educator. Chandra is co-founder HAWI – Haudenosaunee and Waldorf Inspired and was a co-founder of Skaronhyase’ko:wa Tyohterakentko:wa tsi Yontaweya’tahkwa/the Everlasting Tree School\, and initiated the school’s nutrition program – Tyonnhehkwen Onkwaya’takenha:tshera. She was a collaborator on the Healthy Roots committee at Six Nations and developed the Haudenosaunee Food Guide for the Community Challenge. Chandra is founder of Kakhwa’on:we/Real People Eat Real Food\, exploring links between people\, food\, mothering\, homemaking\, art\, language\, technology and land. She is a graduate of the Onkwawen:na Kentyohkwa adult Mohawk language immersion program\, and is currently a PhD student at York University in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change. Chandra is a Collaborator on The Earth to Tables Legacies Project\, a group of intergenerational and intercultural folks transforming the food system. \nKara Tremblay is an Algonquin Cree woman and a dedicated community member of Apitipi Anicinapek Nation. Throughout her time in the community\, she has consistently demonstrated her passion and commitment through various roles and numerous acts of service. During the COVID-19 pandemic\, Kara’s awareness of food insecurity deepened as she witnessed the struggles faced by her community. This inspired her to expand her knowledge and address these critical issues\, leading her to pursue education in sustainable agriculture and earn a Business Agriculture Co-op diploma from Northern College and Algonquin College. Her commitment is driven by a desire to enhance her gardening skills and ensure her community has access to nutritious\, high-quality produce. \nKara’s vision for Leading Cloud Gardens is both expansive and inspiring. She dreams of establishing a hydroponics center\, a cold storage room\, and a three-season greenhouse to extend the growing season and provide ample space for cultivating food. She envisions community members coming together to engage in all aspects of gardening—from soil preparation and planting seeds\, trees\, and shrubs to weeding\, harvesting\, composting\, and seed collecting. Through these activities\, Kara hopes to instill a strong sense of ownership\, pride\, and connection to the land\, creating a resilient and sustainable food system for future generations. \nTayohseron:tye\, Nikki Auten is a proud mother and tota (grandmother). She is Kanyen’keha:ka (Mohawk)\, turtle clan from Tyendinaga. She is currently employed as an Instructor at First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI). Nikki has been involved in several food-centered projects over the past 10 years\, including the Flint Corn Community Project; the Kenhte:ke Seed Sanctuary; Learning Centre; the Hwy 15 Indigenous Food Sovereignty Garden; and the Living Relations Research Project\, to name a few. Nikki’s education background is in Kanyen’keha language\, Teacher’s Education\, Indigenous Studies\, and Sustainability Studies. She is a self-described lifelong learner. \nTiffany Traverse is an Indigenous seed and land steward at Fourth Sister Farm\, a guest in the Peace Region of what’s now known as BC\, on Treaty 8 territory\, homeland of the Dane-zaa peoples. Having grown up on her Great Grandparent’s homestead\, on her peoples’ traditional Secwépemc territory in the Columbia Valley\, Tiffany’s love for growing food and stewarding the land\, comes as naturally as breathing. \nChloe Maracle is Kayen’keha:ka (Mohawk)\, Turtle Clan born and raised in Kenhte:ke (Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory). She has been in the role of garden intern with the Kenhte:ke Seed Sanctuary and Learning Center for over 2 years where she has been learning the care and cultivation of a seed collection of close to 300 varieties. Her passions include gardening\, sports & fitness\, being an Auntie and hanging out with her dog\, Honey. \nBecky Big Canoe is an accomplished AnishinaabeKwe mother\, sustainable housing proponent\, writer\, artist\, activist and powwow dancer. She lives on Georgina Island. She is currently actively involved in the Mno Aki Land Trust. \nThis gathering is taking place ahead of EFAO’s Annual Conference. Stay on for another two days of knowledge sharing and community building!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/earth-sky-indigenous-growers-gathering/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Kingston\, 1550 Princess Street\, Kingston\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:2024 EFAO Conference
DESCRIPTION:300+ attendees • 2-day trade show • 30 workshops • 2 keynotes • banquet dinner & socials\nEFAO’s annual conference draws farmers\, growers\, and food producers from across the food system for two days of intensive learning\, idea-sharing\, networking and celebration with good food and friends. With over 300 attendees\, the EFAO Conference connects you with people who care passionately about farming and food. \nEFAO is excited to welcome over 300 farmers and community members to this year’s annual gathering! Visit the conference page to see what’s on the program\, helpful info\, and more. \n\n\n\n\nRegistration for the EFAO Conference has now closed.  There are limited spaces available – please reach out conference@efao.ca to inquire.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/2024-efao-conference/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Kingston\, 1550 Princess Street\, Kingston\, Ontario
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241202T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241202T123000
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SUMMARY:Farmer-Led Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Farmer-Led Research Symposium is an online gathering where EFAO members share their findings and insights from the 2024 research season. \nThis year you will learn about multi-farm trials involved in the Living Lab-Ontario project\, including: \n\nNo-till potato using deep mulch\nPlant available nitrogen from cover crops\n\nAlong with farmer-led research projects focused on: \n\nEggplant and red carrot variety trials\nPlant available nitrogen from cover crops in a pasture-raised chicken rotation\nAlfalfa persistence in pastures\nAlternative N fertilization for field corn\nAnd more!\n\nFree admission to the research symposium is included with a pass to the 2024 Annual EFAO Conference. If you are interested in learning more and registering for this year’s gathering\, please visit the conference page.  \nIn order to make our training and community building events accessible to all farmers and future farmers in Ontario\, EFAO strives to reduce financial barriers for registration by using a Pay What You Can model. To register please complete this form!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/farmer-led-research-symposium/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241125T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241125T153000
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SUMMARY:CANOVI Farm Club: Heat Tolerant Lettuce
DESCRIPTION:At this CANOVI Farm Club\, we’ll go over the information and results of the cross-Canada 2024 Heat Tolerant Lettuce Trials and hear from growers across Canada about their experiences. We’ll reserve lots of time for questions\, sharing\, and discussion about your trialing experience and observations of the varieties! Presentations will be in English with translated slides.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/canovi-farm-club-heat-tolerant-lettuce/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T113000
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SUMMARY:Marketing and Distribution
DESCRIPTION:How do you create a successful marketing campaign for your business? This workshop will discuss how you conduct market research\, how you price your product and effectively promote it\, and how you evaluate market opportunities and possibilities.  We will also be looking at distributions and the various models for getting your product to the consumer. \nSpeakers: David Alexander\, Everdale and Stephanie Laing\, Fiddlehead Farm \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nThis webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/marketing-and-distribution-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241118T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241118T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T175527
CREATED:20241025T155935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T155935Z
UID:20719-1731940200-1731947400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Meeting Small Business Requirements on the Farm
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? Kristel Manes from the Guelph-Wellington Business Centre will help participants understand what they should be doing in order to meet all requirements and ensure best practices. \nSpeakers: Kristel Manes\, Executive Director of the Guelph-Wellington Business Centre and Tony Morris \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nThis webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/meeting-small-business-requirements-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241118T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260510T175527
CREATED:20241025T160423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T160423Z
UID:20724-1731922200-1731929400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Land Access Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:One of the top barriers for new farmers is access to land. Join three panelists as they share their stories and ideas around innovative land access models. They will also discuss organizations and supports that could be helpful in your own land access journey.  \nSpeakers: Jessica Tong\, NFU-O Farmland Access Coordinator\, Heather Lekx\, Ignatius Farm\, and Fianna Dirks\, Its Giving Farm \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nThis webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/land-access-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T175527
CREATED:20241025T155239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T155239Z
UID:20714-1731508200-1731515400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Business Plan Panel
DESCRIPTION:An important aspect of starting any business is having a business plan. 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 your plans on track. Hear from these panelists on how they went about building their business plan\, challenges they had and tips they have to share. \nSpeakers: Steve D’Alimonte\, Piccolo Farm Organics\, Aarathi Edward\, Backyard Roots and Shoots & Paula Reynolds\, Salad Days Farm \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nThis webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/business-plan-panel-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T175527
CREATED:20241021T185916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T185916Z
UID:20631-1731506400-1731510000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Quality Testing for Marketing Specialty and Organic Grains
DESCRIPTION:Wondering how end-use quality testing can help you better grow and sell your grains or source an ingredient with just the characteristics you’re searching for? Join us on November 13th for a webinar outlining the end-use quality testing process and why it’s so useful when working with really unique and regional grains – whether that’s organic\, whole grains\, ancient grains\, or one-of-a-kind farmer-bred cultivars. Using test results from a 2023 crop of Canadian farmer-bred wheat cultivars\, we’ll discuss the indicators and technology available for evaluating grains\, plus how to interpret test results and use them to guide agronomic and marketing decisions. \nWith speakers from across the value chain\, we will explore a few perspectives on end-use quality testing for specialty grains. Join us to discuss how farmers and processors like millers or bakers can work together to find top-quality ingredients for unique and nutritious foods! \nSpeakers: Michelle Dang (Bauta Family Initiative)\, Robert Beauchemin (La Milanaise)\, and Ward Middleton (Midmore Farms). \nWho is this event for? Anyone who wants to learn about the tools available for evaluating how grains are likely to perform under different uses and anyone interested in understanding what people at different parts of specialty grains value chains are looking for. Farmers will learn how to use quality testing results to assess a crop’s characteristics\, gain insight into their customers’ needs\, and identify marketing channels to best match that crop. Food artisans and food processors will leave with a deeper understanding of how to work with specialty grains\, including the agronomic and genetic factors that can influence a crop’s characteristics and how to build strong relationships with local producers.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/quality-testing-for-marketing-specialty-and-organic-grains/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260510T175527
CREATED:20241025T154044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T154044Z
UID:20709-1731490200-1731497400@efao.ca
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Human Resources for Small-scale Farm Operations
DESCRIPTION:What makes a good farm employer? This webinar will provide an overview of:  \n\nHiring and incentives; \nHR fundamentals; \nInterpersonal dynamics\, training\, and retention; and \nPlanning\, task management\, and delegation.\n\nSpeaker: Brian Tammi\, Paradise Fields Farm \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nThis webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/intro-to-human-resources-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241111T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241111T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T175527
CREATED:20241025T152722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T152722Z
UID:20704-1731335400-1731342600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:What are co-ops and what can a farm coop look like?
DESCRIPTION:Co-ops are collectively-owned and democratically-run businesses that put people and planet over profits. Join our two speakers as we learn about different types of co-ops and what being part of a farm coop can look like. \nSpeakers: Christine Clarke\, Freedom Dreams Co-operative Education and Natalie Childs\, Agricola Cooperative Farm \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nThis webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/what-are-co-ops-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241111T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260510T175527
CREATED:20241024T192529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T152057Z
UID:20687-1731317400-1731324600@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Finances and Budgets
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will focus on the key financial information that every small farm-business owner should know. We will review key concepts that will help you better understand your numbers\, and discuss different ways of organizing your financial data to get the information you need to make data-driven decisions to improve profits. We will leave plenty of time for Q&A. \nSpeaker: Julia Shanks\, author of The Farmer’s Office \nJulia Shanks brings a broad range of professional experience to her clients; from pilot\, to chef\, to serial entrepreneur\, she combines the practicality of an accountant with the creativity of a chef. Julia’s career started at the FAA as an aviation analyst\, and quickly took a turn into the culinary arts. Julia worked as a chef for 15 years\, launching several food businesses. After earning an MBA in entrepreneurship\, she taught graduate and undergraduate accounting at Babson College. As a business consultant and coach\, she supports owners of small- and medium- sized food and agricultural businesses to achieve and maintain financial and operational sustainability and also offers online training courses. Together with Brett Grohsgal\, she co-authored The Farmers Market Cookbook. Julia lives in Cambridge\, MA. She is also the author of The Farmer’s Office. \n  \nThis webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/finances-and-budgets-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241106T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241106T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T175527
CREATED:20241024T191352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T152128Z
UID:20682-1730903400-1730910600@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 for them.  There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the representatives from different financing institutions and organizations (such as Fair Finance Fund and Alterna). \nFacilitator: Johanna Mercedes from Fair Finance Fund\, other speakers TBD \nThis webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/financing-your-farm-3/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241106T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241106T233000
DTSTAMP:20260510T175527
CREATED:20241015T182925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T151833Z
UID:20587-1730885400-1730935800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Record Keeping
DESCRIPTION:Small businesses have an incredible amount of data to track.  Join us for this half day workshop where we will discuss a variety of methods and tools for recordkeeping that can be used in a wide range of applications for farms of different scales. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: David Alexander\, Everdale Farm & Angie Koch\, Fertile Ground Farm \nThis webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/record-keeping/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241104T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241104T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T175527
CREATED:20241025T151640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T151640Z
UID:20699-1730730600-1730737800@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Planning for Production
DESCRIPTION:Having a product to sell is the first step in running an agricultural business. Learn the steps needed and tools available to begin developing a production plan. Learn about different models and scales of production supports and find out what will work best for your business. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: David Alexander\, Everdale Farm \nThis webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario. \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/planning-for-production-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241104T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241104T113000
DTSTAMP:20260510T175527
CREATED:20241024T142317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T151733Z
UID:20673-1730712600-1730719800@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\, your questions and more will be discussed. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeakers: David Alexander\, Everdale Farm with guest farmer Carl Leslie \nThis webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario. \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/holistic-farm-design-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T175527
CREATED:20241009T180649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T180649Z
UID:20446-1730314800-1732122000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Term 4: Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program
DESCRIPTION:The Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program is a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario. \nRegister for the whole term here or register for individual events by visiting efao.ca/events.   \n**All events are recorded to allow participants to watch on their own time. Recordings will be made available on the course platform (Moodle) within 48 hours of the event. \n  \nOctober 30\, 7:00-8:00pm \nOnline Meet-up: Term 4 Participants Meet-up \nJoin us for an informal meet-up for everyone participating in Term 4 of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program. \n  \nNovember 4\, 9:30-11:30am \nFarm Design \nSpeaker: TBC \n  \nNovember 4\, 2:30-4:30pm \nProduction Planning \nSpeaker: TBC \n  \nNovember 6\, 9:30-11:30am \nRecord Keeping \nSmall businesses have an incredible amount of data to track.  Join us for this half day workshop where we will discuss a variety of methods and tools for recordkeeping that can be used in a wide range of applications for farms of different scales. \nSpeakers: David Alexander\, Everdale Farm with guest farmer Angie Koch from Fertile Ground Farm \n  \nNovember 6\, 2:30-4:30pm \nFinancing Your Farm \nFinancing 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 for them.  There will also be an opportunity to ask questions of the representatives from different financing institutions and organizations (such as Fair Finance Fund and Alterna). \nSpeaker: Johanna Mercedes from Fair Finance Fund\, other speakers TBC \n  \nNovember 11\, 9:30-11:30am \nFinancing and Budgets \nThis workshop will focus on the key financial information that every small farm-business owner should know. We will review key concepts that will help you better understand your numbers\, and discuss different ways of organizing your financial data to get the information you need to make data-driven decisions to improve profits. We will leave plenty of time for Q&A. \nSpeaker: Julia Shanks\, author of The Farmer’s Office \n  \nNovember 11\, 2:30-4:30pm \nWhat is a co-op and what can a farm co-op look like? \nCo-ops are collectively-owned and democratically-run businesses that put people and planet over profits.  Join our two speakers as we learn about different types of co-ops and what being part of a farm coop can look like. \nSpeaker: Christine Clarke\, Freedom Dreams Co-operative Education and Jeremy Colbeck from Beet Box Coop Farm. \n  \nNovember 13\, 9:30-11:30am \nAn Introduction to Human Resources for Small-scale Farm Enterprises \nWhat makes for a good farm employer? This webinar will provide an overview of: a) Hiring and incentives; b) HR fundamentals; c) Interpersonal dynamics\, training\, and retention; and d) Planning\, task management\, and delegation. \nSpeaker: Brian Tammi\, Paradise Fields Farm \n  \nNovember 13\, 2:30-4:30pm \nWebinar TBC \n  \nNov 18\, 9:30-11:30am \nWebinar TBC \n  \nNovember 18\, 2:30-4:30pm \nMeeting Small Business Requirements \nHow 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? Kristel Manes from the Guelph-Wellington Business Centre will help participants understand what they should be doing in order to meet all requirements and ensure best practices. \nSpeaker: Kristel Manes\, Executive Director of the Guelph-Wellington Business Centre and Tony Morris \n  \nNovember 20\, 9:30-11:30am \nMarketing and Distribution \nHow do you create a successful marketing campaign for your business? This workshop will discuss how you conduct market research\, how you price your product and effectively promote it\, and how you evaluate market opportunities and possibilities.  We will also be looking at distributions and the various models for getting your product to the consumer. \nSpeakers: David Alexander\, Everdale with Stephanie Laing\, Fiddlehead Farm  \n  \nNovember 20\, 2:30-4:30pm \nSeeing the Land\, Seeing Ourselves \nSpeaker: TBC \n  \nNovember 20\, 4:45-5:00pm \nOnline Meet-up: Term 3 Participants De-brief \nFull term participant debrief meet up with final words from EFAO\, NFU-O\, Ignatius Farm\, and Everdale. \n  \nFull program details available here  > \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/term-4-ignatius-farm-new-farmer-training-program-2024/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260510T175527
CREATED:20241018T172241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T151219Z
UID:20604-1730314800-1730320200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:October Meet-Up: Farmers Network for Black\, Indigenous & People of Colour
DESCRIPTION:This event is meant for members of EFAO’s Farmers Network for Black\, Indigenous\, and People of Colour. If you are interested in joining the network\, please join by following the instructions on this page.  \nPlease join us on October 30th from 7:00 – 8:30 pm for an online meetup of the Farmers Network for Black\, Indigenous and other people of colour! Many of us in the Network have had the pleasure to connect with each other in person at field days\, farmers markets and work bees this summer — let’s connect online as the days grow shorter and the season slows down. \n\nThis meetup will feature farmers Shiying Lu and Michelle Dang who will share about their experiences getting EFAO funding to do Farmer Led Research on their farm. After their presentations there will be time for Questions and Answers!\nCurious about attending the 2024 Conference? Please bring any questions you may have! There are going to be some amazing sessions. EFAO offers sliding scale registration fees for anyone facing financial barriers to attend.\nMeet EFAO’s BIPOC staff and board members\nFind out about programs\, grants and other opportunities coming up in 2024-2025\n\nOur next online meetup will be in November\, and then we will have another In Person Meetup at the December EFAO Conference — with keynote speaker and special guest Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/october-meet-up-farmers-network-for-black-indigenous-people/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:BIPOC Farmers Network Meetup
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T175527
CREATED:20241022T172658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T133450Z
UID:20646-1730289600-1730293200@efao.ca
SUMMARY:October Seed Growers Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Gather with fellow seed growers and farmers at this month’s Seed Grower Meetup\, a central event of the EFAO Seed Program where connections flourish and knowledge is shared. \nThis informal online meetup offers a rich opportunity to dive deep into the art of seed growing\, saving\, and breeding. It’s a time to connect with others who share your passion for building a strong\, resilient seed system. \nWhether you’re a seasoned on-farm breeder or just curious about seedkeeping\, everyone is welcome! Come ready to share your experiences\, ask questions\, and spark new ideas as we explore the season’s challenges and possibilities for seed production. \nBring your insights\, goals for the fall and winter season ahead\, and any burning questions about your crops. Together\, we’ll work to cultivate a diverse range of high-quality seeds to meet the needs of all growers. \nOpen to EFAO members and non-members alike\, this gathering is the perfect chance to strengthen our seed community. So mark your calendar\, bring your curiosity\, and let’s sow the seeds for a thriving farming future!
URL:https://efao.ca/event/october-seed-growers-meetup/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Virtual Meet-up
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241028T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241028T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T175527
CREATED:20240906T180724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T180724Z
UID:20266-1730125800-1730133000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Vegetable Crop Planning
DESCRIPTION:What are you growing\, how much\, and where? 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 crop plan. \nA recording of this webinar will be available. \nSpeaker: Angie Koch\, Fertile Ground Farm \nThis webinar is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario.
URL:https://efao.ca/event/vegetable-crop-planning-2/
LOCATION:Online\, Online via Zoom - link will be sent to registrants
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241023T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T175527
CREATED:20240923T201217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T201217Z
UID:20316-1729693800-1729701000@efao.ca
SUMMARY:Small Farm Equipment & Maintenance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about what equipment is available/useful on a small farm? This workshop will demonstrate various tractor implements and discuss BCS and Tuffbilt tractor use. We will also cover some basic equipment maintenance and tips and tricks to keep your equipment running. \nSpeaker: Lorne Jamieson \nThis in-person workshop is part of the Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program – a collaboration between Ignatius Jesuit Centre\, EFAO\, Everdale and the National Farmers Union – Ontario. \n \n 
URL:https://efao.ca/event/small-farm-equipment-maintenance-workshop/
LOCATION:Ignatius Farm\, 5420 Hwy 6 North\, Guelph\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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