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 >
12th Annual EFAO Conference: Pathways to Prosperity
December 2nd to 4th | London, Ontario
Events
Field Day
Sunday July 6, 2025
Timmins
Field Day
Monday July 7, 2025
Cavan-Monaghan
Field Day
Thursday July 10, 2025
Timmins
News
The Dirt on EFAO’s New Small Grains Program
EFAO is excited to launch a pilot Small Grains Program that will support Ontario farmers wanting to diversify their crop rotation by adding a small grain followed by a legume cover crop or forage crop. Read about the inspiration for this program and other details.
Farmers for Climate Solutions Launches Policy Campaign
EFAO recently joined Farmers for Climate Solutions, a first-of-its-kind farmer-led coalition to make agriculture part of Canada’s climate solution.
The 7th Annual EFAO Conference is moving online!
The 2020 EFAO Conference will be held in a virtual format this year so we can connect, share ideas, and learn together once again.