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
Webinar
Tuesday February 17, 2026
Webinar
Tuesday February 17, 2026
Webinar
Wednesday February 18, 2026
News

Soil Health Benchmark 2019 Results
Read the report summarizing EFAO’s 2019 pilot Soil Health Benchmark Study.

No-Till Vegetable Trials: Winter squash
Growing cover crops so that they provide enough residue to suppress weeds for organic vegetable production requires planning!

Pasture Management for Sheep at Pasture Hill Farm
Growing cover crops so that they provide enough residue to suppress weeds for organic vegetable production requires planning!
