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SUMMARY:The Graziers Tool Box (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario for the first of a two-part series with Sarah Flack\, an author\, consultant\, and speaker who specializes in grass-based livestock farming systems. \nThe “graziers tool box” includes using  livestock as well as other methods to improve pastures and avoid pasture pitfalls.  Topics will include stocking rate\, stock densities\, trampling\, variable regrowth periods\, post grazing residual\, variable pre grazing heights\, soil amendments\, seed and more. Each of these “tools” can be used to change the pasture plant species composition\, pasture productivity & quality\, soil health\, and livestock performance. \nThere will be time for a break\, as well as to ask your grazing questions directly to Sarah during this webinar. \nFor more information or to register\, visit: Session Two: The Graziers Tool Box – EFAO
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/the-graziers-tool-box-virtual/
CATEGORIES:KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)":MAILTO:info@efao.ca
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SUMMARY:Pastures from the Plant and Livestock Perspective (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario for the first of a two-part series with Sarah Flack\, an author\, consultant\, and speaker who specializes in grass-based livestock farming systems. \nHow do perennial pasture plants grow both above and below ground\, and how do our grazing management decisions create more productive pastures with more high-quality forages.  This session will look at the practical application of basic guidelines of good grazing management and pasture ecosystem monitoring\, based on plant physiology and soil health.  We also need to understand the nutritional and behavioral needs of cows\, sheep\, and goats.  So this session will also delve into how to design grazing systems which make it easier to maximize pasture intake by the herd or flock\, while also improving plant and soil health. \nThere will be time for a break\, as well as to ask your grazing questions directly to Sarah during this webinar. \nFor more information or to register\, visit: Session One: Pastures from the Plant and Livestock Perspective – EFAO \n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/pastures-from-the-plant-and-livestock-perspective-virtual/
CATEGORIES:KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)":MAILTO:info@efao.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231129T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T234548
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SUMMARY:EFAO Conference
DESCRIPTION:The annual EFAO Conference draws farmers and supporters from across the food system for two days of intensive learning\, idea-sharing\, networking and celebration with good food and friends. EFAO’s first province-wide in-person conference since 2019! \nRotational Grazing KSEs\nTools for Managing Pasture Using Nature’s Model for Ecological Sustainability \nNovember 29th\, 1:30-3:00pm \nHow do you know if your pasture is sustainable? Well\, is your sward readily grazed by stock and does it remain robust throughout the season? If you wondered if there was a typo or were tempted to google “sward\,” then you might learn something new in this session! E. Ann Clark suggests managing pasture in such a way as to offer “cheap feed” to animals\, meaning that she recommends diverse plantings of perennials that do not require mechanized maintenance. Ann sees the task of a grazier to be both identifying and implementing principles that sustain nature in food production and environmental management via grass-based farming. Sward genetics\, fertility\, and defoliation will all be discussed in this practical session for graziers. \nCover Cropping KSEs\nNitrogen Calculations for Cover Crops  \nNovember 29th\, 3:30-5:00pm \nJesse Way operates Milky Way Farm with his partner Meghan Brandenburg\, where they use cover crops as part of their management of 1.5 acres of ecologically-focused veg production. Jesse and Meghan conducted a research trial (as part of EFAO’s farmer-led-research program) to better understand how cover cropping was impacting their soil health. This trial was designed to investigate tools available to all farmers for addressing the challenge of predicting the Plant Available Nitrogen (PAN) contribution of organic amendments and cover crops in agroecosystems. At this session Jesse will go into detail about how to do biomass sampling from the field\, and how to make sense of the lab results using the free online calculator from Oregon State University. He will work through an example of predicting PAN\, and highlight the potential to reduce reliance on lab testing as a result of creating an on-farm database with potential for collaboration with other farms. \nNo-Till Potatoes: A Farmer Researcher Panel \nNovember 30th\, 10:30am-12:00pm \nNo-till production practices for potatoes might sound like an oxymoron for this hilling-intensive crop. Or is it? Join EFAO members and farmer-researchers Matt Jones\, Patti Charbaneau\, Rob Read\, and Ken Laing as they describe the methods they are trialing and the varieties they are working with to make organic no-till potato production a reality in Ontario. Some of these promising methods include use of spoiled hay\, woodchips\, compost\, and planting directly into a cover crop. \nGrowing Small Grains in Ontario: A speaker panel (part 2) \n\nNovember  29th\, 3:30-5:00pm\n\nPart 2 of this 2-part speaker panel focuses on an agronomy deep dive. Gather in this session to hear from farmers that have been learning in the literal field of growing small grains. We’ll get into the nitty gritty agronomic decisions that go into growing high-quality grains using ecological methods. We’ll talk about tillage\, timing\, fertility\, crop protection and all the tools an ecological farmer can use to get the most out of their small grains crops. We’ll also discuss mentorship in the grain growing community: who can we learn from\, and how? This farmer panel is made up of folks who have different ways of sourcing seed\, growing crops\, and marketing products with one thing in common: a passion for growing grain in a way that benefits the environment and their farms. Come to hear their unique perspectives on all things grain-growing. Bring your questions!\n\n\nFor more information about the conference (including the full agenda) and to register for one or both days\, visit https://efao.ca/efao-conference-2023/
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/efao-conference/
LOCATION:Four Points Sheraton in London\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)":MAILTO:info@efao.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231014T140000
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SUMMARY:Rotational Grazing at Black Barn Farms
DESCRIPTION:At Black Barn Farms\, Sarah and Phil practice regenerative agriculture – raising grass-finished beef and forest-raised pork in a way that prioritizes animal welfare\, environmental sustainability and producing high-quality meats. Join EFAO for a full-day workshop (including a catered\, local lunch!) to learn how they use rotational grazing to improve their soils\, reduce input costs and improve animal health and welfare. You will also get a chance to check out their fodder production system for supplementing their livestock with fresh microgreens during the winter months. \nThe day will start out with a tour of Black Barn Farms to see rotational grazing in action\, including fencing choices\, watering set-up\, logistics and timing of rotating livestock through the paddocks as well as winter bale grazing. After that\, we will head down the road to the Oxdrift Hall for a catered\, local lunch from the 807 Food Co-operative\, followed by an informal discussion and Q&A with Sarah and Phil. \nSchedule: \n10am – 12pm: Farm tour of Black Barn Farms \n12pm – 1pm: Lunch \n1pm – 2pm: Discussion and Q&A
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/rotational-grazing-at-black-barn-farms/
LOCATION:Black Barn Farms\, 271 Stephenson Rd\, Oxdrift\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)":MAILTO:info@efao.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231004T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231004T153000
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SUMMARY:Market Gardening with Cover Crops and Season Extension
DESCRIPTION:Join EFAO for this informative field day! Milky Way Farm is a mixed vegetable\, four season\, ecologically focused family farm owned and operated by Jesse Way and Meghan Brandenburg growing on 1.5 acres just south of Woodstock Ontario. With a regenerative agriculture approach\, Jesse and Meghan strive to improve soil health and produce fresh\, nutrient-dense and organic vegetables for their local community. \nJoin Jesse and Meghan to tour the farm\, including their garden fields\, greenhouse\, and hoophouses as they prepare for the winter growing season\, and see how they are using late season cover crops like oats\, peas\, rye\, and vetch to prepare some of their outdoor production areas for winter and the next season. They will also discuss how they are learning to use the nutrient status of their cover crops and soil to determine plant available nitrogen from cover crops during the growing season. \nTo register or for more information\, visit: https://efao.ca/event/cover-crops-milky-way-farm/
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/market-gardening-with-cover-crops-and-season-extension/
LOCATION:Milky Way Farm\, 484872 Sweaburg Rd\, Woodstock\, Ontario\, N4S7V6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,KSE
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)":MAILTO:info@efao.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230915T150000
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SUMMARY:Cover Cropping Strategies for Market Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:Cover crops are a key component of building soil health\, cycling nutrients\, and practicing ecological and regenerative agriculture – but it takes some learning to find the right cover cropping mixes\, timing\, termination strategies\, and rotations for your context. Join EFAO at Field Good Farms for a full-day tour and workshop to hear what strategies work for them and learn how you might incorporate more cover crops into your garden rotation. \nFor more details\, including an agenda and registration information\, visit: https://efao.ca/event/cover-cropping-strategies-for-market-gardeners-2/
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/cover-cropping-strategies-for-market-gardeners/
LOCATION:Field Good Farms/Ferme j’me Champs Bien\, 1345 Levac Road\, Cache Bay\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,KSE
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)":MAILTO:info@efao.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230830T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230830T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T234548
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SUMMARY:A case for the moldboard plough: Prudent tillage with cover crops (RESCHEDULED)
DESCRIPTION:Brett Israel of 3Gen Organics reduced tillage for organic field crops using forage crops—and a moldboard plough. He shares his successes and challenges along the way. He will talk about the systems he is developing for organic reduced tillage soybeans with cereal rye and “alfalfa-fueled corn”\, which is organic field corn that they grow with alfalfa as the sole source of additional nitrogen. \nFor more information or to register\, visit https://efao.ca/event/double-crop-3gen/
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/a-case-for-the-moldboard-plough-prudent-tillage-with-cover-crops/
LOCATION:3Gen Organics\, 7875 4 Line RR2\, Wallenstein\, Ontario\, N0B 2S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,KSE,Nitrogen Management
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)":MAILTO:info@efao.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230826T150000
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SUMMARY:Rotational Grazing for Climate Resilience
DESCRIPTION:This full-day field day will include a tour of Meeting Place Organic Farm\, a multigenerational farm in Lucknow Ontario\, including cattle\, pigs\, horses and poultry on pasture using portable electric fencing and poultry hutches. The discussion will focus on how rotational grazing works and how you can integrate these methods into your own farm plans. Pasture charts will be available with a discussion of how to use them to keep track of your pasture activities during the grazing season. There will also be a discussion of the role of pastures and hay land in the carbon cycle and the water cycle.  We will consider how these impact carbon sequestration and farm resilience in the face of drought and flooding.  This August tour will be a chance to see pastures after they have been through a significant portion of the grazing season. \nFor more information and to register\, visit https://efao.ca/event/rotational-grazing-climate-resilience/ \n\n 
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/rotational-grazing-for-climate-resilience/
LOCATION:Meeting Place Organic Farm\, Lucknow\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)":MAILTO:info@efao.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230815T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T234548
CREATED:20230803T193037Z
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SUMMARY:Trialing No-till Potatoes with Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:Since 2021\, Ken Laing has been developing a medium-scale production system for organic potatoes that requires no in-season hilling or weeding. Using winter rye as a cover crop\, he is now in the third year of testing the system with some success.  Field days are a great way to check out Ken’s innovations in person\, and pick his brain about all things vegetable growing. You can learn more about his no-till systems here. \nFor more information or to register\, visit https://efao.ca/event/trialing-no-till-potatoes-with-cover-crops-year-three/
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/trialing-no-till-potatoes-with-cover-crops/
LOCATION:Orchard Hill Farm\, 45415 Fruit Ridge Line\, St Thomas\, Ontario\, N5P 3S9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Cover Cropping,KSE
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)":MAILTO:info@efao.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T234548
CREATED:20230728T172732Z
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SUMMARY:Rotational Grazing at Kirkview Farms
DESCRIPTION:The team at Kirkview farms believes that adding rotational grazing to your land will provide significant benefits to your farm. It can aid in rebuilding soil health\, reducing input costs and improve animal health. Mike\, the host for this field day\, will review the holistic aspect of rotational grazing\, the how\, and the “dos and dont’s.” He will provide an overview of the grass-fed market\, grass-fed genetics\, pasture forages\, grazing plans\, fencing and water supply. \nThe majority of this field day will be spent on a tour of Kirkview farms to learn about the principles of rotational grazing in action: see how it supports our soil\, our animals\, the environment and in turn ourselves and our community. On the tour\, you will see how Kirkview farms is using the 6 regenerative farming principles combined with permaculture-based designs to create an unique agro-ecosystem model. \nAttendees are encouraged to explore regenerative agriculture as a topic before coming\, but no matter what type of farming you do\, you will learn something during this field day! \nBring your own bagged lunch for a community picnic during the day. Some refreshments will be provided. \nFor more information or to register\, visit: https://efao.ca/event/rotational-grazing-at-kirkview-farms/
URL:https://membership.ontariosoilcrop.org/event/rotational-grazing-at-kirkview-farms/
LOCATION:Kirkview Farms\, 20921 Laggan Glenelg Road\, Dalkeith\, Ontario\, K0B1E0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:KSE,Rotational Grazing Systems
ORGANIZER;CN="Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)":MAILTO:info@efao.ca
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