Term 3: Ignatius New Farmer Training Program
Term 3 focuses on expanding beyond basics and building skills for a specialized farm, and includes 7 webinars and 10 virtual field days.
Term 3 focuses on expanding beyond basics and building skills for a specialized farm, and includes 7 webinars and 10 virtual field days.
Term 2 focuses on applying farm language and knowledge, and includes topics like weed management, harvesting, CSAs, irrigation and more.
2 Northern Ontario farms + multiple livestock species = 2 different strategies for rotational grazing!
Valleyfield Farm is a small farm with a big commitment to regenerative agriculture. Since 2009, Martti and Melanie Lemieux have been planting, growing, harvesting, grazing, and raising flavour-rich, nutrient-dense greens and grass-fed, pasture-raised meats and eggs for the families of Algoma.
Term 4 focuses on entrepreneurship training for starting a farm business and includes 10 Webinars and 2 Virtual Field Days.