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Event
ON • Ontario • 
 in-person • en

Guelph Organic Conference

January 22, 2025
A diverse and inspiring lineup dedicated to advancing organic agriculture and sustainable food systems.
2025-01-220
Training
 virtual • en

Holistic Grazing Planning

January 22, 2025
In this course, you will learn the key grazing planning principles and practices for improving land health and productivity. You will learn the steps to...
2025-01-22350
$350.00
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Training
 virtual • en

Part 4: Financial Barriers to Climate Action Implementation

January 13, 2025
Financing is one of the most common challenges local governments face when looking to put their climate plans into action. Municipal governments are limited in...
2025-01-130
Training
 virtual • en

Foundations of Holistic Management

January 7, 2025
Learn how to more effectively manage your farm or ranch for the triple bottom line (social, environmental, and financial sustainability). Improve your ability to observe...
2025-01-07350
$350.00
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Training
 in-person • en

Mental Health ASIST Training for Individuals

December 10, 2024
ASIST, from LivingWorks, is a 2-day intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help individuals recognize the risk of suicide, and learn how to intervene...
2024-12-10290
$290.00
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Event
ON • Ontario • 
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Interconnected: EFAO’s 11th Annual conference

December 3, 2024
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...
2024-12-030
Training
 virtual • en

Part 3: Institutional and Political Barriers to Climate Action Implementation

December 2, 2024
When it’s time to start implementing local climate plans, a set of challnges often arise that are political and institutional in nature. Municipal governments often...
2024-12-020
Training
BC • British Columbia • 
 in-person • en

Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation

November 27, 2024
kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and...
2024-11-27500
Event
SK • Saskatchewan • 
 hybrid • EN|FR

VALUING FARMING, LAND & PEOPLE: NFU National Convention 2024

November 21, 2024
Join in on democracy in action! Policy debates on issues brought by the membership, leadership elections, (re)kindling connections, dancing & music, inspiring speakers, Indigenous-led workshops,...
2024-11-21150225
$150 – $225
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Training
BC • British Columbia • 
 in-person • en

Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation

November 20, 2024
kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and...
2024-11-20500
Training
ON • Ontario • 
 in-person • en

Mental Health ASIST Training for Individuals

November 19, 2024
ASIST, from LivingWorks, is a 2-day intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help individuals recognize the risk of suicide, and learn how to intervene...
2024-11-19290
$290.00
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Training
BC • British Columbia • 
 in-person • en

Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation

November 18, 2024
kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and...
2024-11-18500
Training
BC • British Columbia • 
 in-person • en

Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation

November 13, 2024
kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and...
2024-11-13500
Event
QC • Quebec • 
 in-person • EN|FR

Toward Just and Affordable Food Systems: Food Secure Canada Conference

November 11, 2024
Food Secure Canada is pleased to announce its upcoming event Convening 2024: Toward Just and Affordable Food Systems taking place November 11-13, 2024 in Tiohtià:ke...
2024-11-11161
$161.00
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Training
 virtual • en

How to Start Farming: An Introductory Course for the Farm Curious

November 7, 2024
Join Young Agrarians for How to Start Farming: An Introductory Course for the Farm Curious, starting on Thursday, November 7th. This online, 4-week program is...
2024-11-07100200
$100 – $200
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Training
BC • British Columbia • 
 in-person • en

Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation

November 6, 2024
kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and...
2024-11-06500
Training
 virtual • en

Financial Planning

November 5, 2024
Learn how to work on your business, not just in your business. This step-by-step financial planning approach will help you understand the big picture view,...
2024-11-05350
$350.00
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Training
 virtual • en

Part 2: Technical Barriers to Climate Action Implementation

November 4, 2024
Municipalities face significant challenges in advancing their climate initiatives due to several technical barriers. A lack of in-house expertise often hampers the ability to design...
2024-11-040
Training
 virtual • en

New Farmer Training Training Program – Term 4

November 4, 2024
November 4, 6, 11,13, 18 & 20: Build a foundation to start a successful farm enterprise. This program will not only provide you with critical...
2024-11-040
Training
BC • British Columbia • 
 in-person • en

Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation

November 4, 2024
kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and...
2024-11-04500
Training
 hybrid • en

Business Mentorship Network

November 1, 2024
Do you love farming but feel overwhelmed managing your farm business? Are you running a new farm or taking over the family farm and looking...
2024-11-01100
Event
MB • Manitoba • 
 in-person • en

Manitoba Beef and Forage Conference

October 30, 2024
The format this year will be a one-day event in Portage la Prairie, where participants can expect the same great quality of information delivered in...
2024-10-3060125
$60 – $125
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Training
 hybrid • en

Mental Health First Aid

October 30, 2024
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training program designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to recognize and respond effectively...
2024-10-30250
$250.00
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Training
 virtual • en

A Farmer’s Guide to Year-Round Content Creation

October 29, 2024
Are your summers filled with endless to-do lists, leaving little time for marketing, nevermind content creation? Join Chelsea Finn of Hunter Finn Creative Co., as...
2024-10-290
Training
 virtual • en

Vegetable Crop Planning

October 28, 2024
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...
2024-10-280
Event
BC • British Columbia • 
 in-person • en

Land Linking Workshop

October 27, 2024
Join Young Agrarians in Kelowna, BC, for a workshop on the nuts and bolts of land access. Young Agrarians Land Linking Workshops bring together land...
2024-10-270
Training
 hybrid • en

Indigenous Seedkeeper Practices

October 25, 2024
Curious to learn how to harvest seeds from your garden? This workshop will provide you with teachings and techniques to save seeds from your veggies,...
2024-10-250
Event
 virtual • en

OFF SEASON REALITIES virtual teach-in

October 24, 2024
We will be thinking through strategies for finding off-season work, grounding ourselves in shared understanding of the inherent exploitation of farm labor in this country,...
2024-10-240
Training
ON • Ontario • 
 in-person • en

Small Farm Equipment & Maintenance Workshop at Ignatius Farm

October 23, 2024
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...
2024-10-2320
$20.00
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Training
ON • Ontario • 
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Maximizing Efficiency & Productivity Using Greenhouse Technology at Liberty Way Farm

October 21, 2024
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...
2024-10-211520
$15 – $20
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Training
 virtual • en

Seed Saving Webinar

October 21, 2024
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...
2024-10-210
Training
BC • British Columbia • 
 in-person • en

Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation

October 21, 2024
kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and...
2024-10-21500
Training
BC • British Columbia • 
 in-person • en

Cover Cropping and Rotational Grazing – BC Regional Gathering: Kootenays

October 18, 2024
On October 18th, join local producers and industry experts in Creston for a hands-on exploration of the benefits of cover cropping and rotational grazing! Brought...
2024-10-180
Training
AB • Alberta • 
 in-person • en

Introduction to Soil Health Analysis

October 18, 2024
Looking to develop your understanding of soil health and the results of a soil test? Join us Friday, October 18th from 1 pm – 4...
2024-10-180
Training
 virtual • en

Organic Grain Markets Webinar-Harvest 2024

October 17, 2024
Back by popular demand, our annual Organic Grain Markets Webinar! This webinar provides an opportunity for producers to hear the latest organic market news, contract...
2024-10-1721
$21.00
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Training
ON • Ontario • 
 in-person • en

Seed Saving Workshop at Shelldale Farm Park

October 16, 2024
Want to save seeds? Join Rebecca Ivanoff – Seed Program Manager at EFAO – as she walks us through knowing what plants to save seed...
2024-10-160
Training
ON • Ontario • 
 in-person • en

Mental Health SafeTALK Training for Individuals

October 15, 2024
SafeTALK, from LivingWorks, is a half-day alertness training that prepares anyone 15 or older, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper....
2024-10-1570
$70.00
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Training
BC • British Columbia • 
 in-person • en

Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation

October 7, 2024
kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and...
2024-10-07500
Training
 virtual • en

Part 1: Social Barriers to Climate Action Implementation

October 7, 2024
In this first webinar of the series, we will explore social barriers that often hinder the implementation of effective and equitable local climate action plans....
2024-10-070
Training
 virtual • en

Panel Discussion on Value-added Production

October 7, 2024
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....
2024-10-070
Event
NL • Newfoundland and Labrador • 
 in-person • en

Region 1 National Farmers Union Convention

October 6, 2024
Join us for the Region 1 Convention hosted for the first time in Region 1 District 3 (Nova Scotia). The 2 ½ hour gathering (virtual...
2024-10-060
Training
 virtual • en

Intro to Beekeeping: Putting the Bees to Bed

October 5, 2024
This class will focus on the process of preparing the colonies for winter. Hive wrapping, merging, and common winter beekeeping challenges will be covered. This...
2024-10-0559
$59.00
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Training
ON • Ontario • 
 in-person • en

Regenerative Grazing Field Day at Hawk Feather Farm

October 3, 2024
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...
2024-10-031015
$10 – $15
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Training
 in-person • en

Business Bootcamp

October 2, 2024
Already dreaming about next season? Want to have a rockin’ business plan to start it off right? Join Young Agrarians for Business Bootcamp starting October...
2024-10-02250350
$250 – $350
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Acknowledgments

The Government of Canada is supporting the National Farmers Union for this project through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s AgriDiversity Program, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

Le gouvernement du Canada soutient l’union nationale des fermiers dans ce projet par l’intermédiaire du programme Agri-diversité d’Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada, une initiative dans le cadre du Partenariat canadien pour une agriculture durable.

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership / Partenariat canadien pour une agriculture durable