The Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO) supports farmers to build resilient ecological farms and grow a strong knowledge-sharing community.
Established in 1979 by farmers for farmers, EFAO is a membership organization that focuses on farmer-led education, research and community building. EFAO brings farmers together so they can learn from each other and improve the health of their soils, crops, livestock and the environment, to steward resilient ecological farms. Learn more >
Events
Field Day
Wednesday May 20, 2026
Guelph
Course, Field Day
Wednesday May 20, 2026
Guelph
Meet-up
Tuesday May 26, 2026
News

EFAO is hiring an Events & Resources Manager
Join the team! EFAO is seeking an outgoing, collaborative, detail-oriented person to join the staff team as Events and Resources Manager.

Farmers Write: Farm Animals
I milked goats and made cheese, but my most important job was to spread the love of a visiting billy goat to the nanny goats on the farm.

EFAO is hiring a Research & Soil Health Program Coordinator
Join the team! EFAO is seeking a curious and outgoing researcher with a keen attention to detail, to join the staff team as Research & Soil Health Program Coordinator.