Join us for an insightful afternoon at Hawk Feather Farm, where we’ll explore their regenerative approach to grass-fed beef and pork production. Take a guided tour of the farm and learn about their sustainable methods for improving soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and raising livestock regeneratively.
Are you considering branching out into value added farm goods? Hear about the experiences of our panel of farmers who make and sell prepared goods. Xiaobing, Audrey, and Steve will share their stories, what they think are the most important considerations as you start out, as well as challenges, tips, and best practices.
Want to save seeds? Join Rebecca Ivanoff – Seed Program Manager at EFAO – as she walks us through knowing what plants to save seed from, when seeds are ready to be harvested, common ways to dry and clean seeds as well as the best ways to store them. Come learn and share your knowledge
Do you want to produce some of your seed on-farm? In this webinar you will learn what crops are easiest for beginner-level seed production, how to plan your production to minimize cross pollination, the number of plants required to maintain genetic viability and varietal strength as well as how to collect, clean and store your
If you are considering potential investments in greenhouse infrastructure and technology, and the business case for how technology can support small-scale, regenerative farms, this field day is for you. Participants are welcome to pack a lunch to enjoy onsite after the formal tour is finished. Reminder: EFAO members can access a 10% discount with Orisha!
Are you curious about what equipment is available/useful on a small farm? This workshop will demonstrate various tractor implements and discuss BCS and Tuffbilt tractor use. We will also cover some basic equipment maintenance and tips and tricks to keep your equipment running.
What are you growing, how much, and where? Angie Koch of Fertile Ground Farm will share her over 15 years of experience in crop planning and offer tools and ideas to think about when doing your own crop plan. A recording of this webinar will be available.
EFAO’s annual conference draws farmers, growers, and food producers from across the food system for two days of intensive learning, idea-sharing, networking and celebration with good food and friends. With over 300 attendees, the EFAO Conference connects you with people who care passionately about farming and food.
The National Farmers Union / L’Union Nationale des Fermiers is unique among farm organizations: we advocate for people’s interests against corporate control of our food system.
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