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 November 4, 2025
Webinar
Monday November 17, 2025
Webinar
Friday November 14, 2025
News
EFAO is hiring a Communications & Government Relations Manager
Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO) is seeking a a strong communicator with a keen attention to detail to join our staff as Communications & Government Relations Manager.
No-Till Vegetable Trials: High residue cover crops
Growing cover crops so that they provide enough residue to suppress weeds for organic vegetable production requires planning!
EFAO’s new pilot Small Grains Program is now accepting applications for the 2021 harvest
Program participants will receive payment of $40/acre on up to 100 acres to add a small grain for harvest in 2021 and follow it with a cover crop or forage crop with at least one legume species.