Available courses

Term 1- Ignatius Farm New Farmer Training Program 2025

Term 1: Establishing a foundation of knowledge and language for basic farm work.

Build a foundation to start a successful farm enterprise.

This program will not only provide you with critical information to start your farm, but you will meet other new and experienced farmers and become a part of the ecological agricultural community in Ontario. 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.



Exploring a new enterprise with Ignatius Farm

Join us for this 10 webinar series to explore what it takes to add a new enterprise to your farm. Featuring experienced farmers in northern Ontario, this webinar series is designed for new and beginning farmers in the north, but all are welcome to join!


  • Tues Sept 16, 6:30-8:30pm: Starting a Seed Production Enterprise

  • Thurs Sept 18, 6:30-8:30pm: Pasture raised pork

  • Tues Sept 23, 6:30-8:30pm: Pastured Poultry Production

  • Thurs Sept 25, 6:30-8:30pm?: Growing medicinal herbs

  • Thurs Oct 2, 3-5pm: Starting a flower farm

  • Tues Oct 7, 3:00-5:00pm: Growing Indoor Mushrooms

  • Thurs Oct 9, 3-5pm Starting a winter CSA

  • Thurs Oct 16, 6:30-8:30pm: Beekeeping 101

  • Tues Oct 21, 3:00-5:00pm: Panel Discussion: Starting a value-added enterprise

  • Thurs Oct 23, 6:30-8:30pm: Keeping Sheep