News/Events - February 2018

02
23
2018

UPCOMING SOIL WORKSHOP SERIES MARCH 21ST & 22ND!

SAVE THE DATE! – Upcoming Soils Workshop Series – March 21st & 22nd!

The East Central Farm Stewardship Collaborative is hosting two engaging and informative workshops in March.

  • Mike Buis: keynote speaker on integrating pasturing of cover crops into a cash crop system
  • Learn about the Ontario Soil Network!
  • Bring your soil test results – plan your nutrient requirements for 2018!
  • Bring your laptop – learn how to develop a multi-layered map of your farm!
  • Farmer panel

Event Dates:
March 21st – Woodville
March 22nd – Alderville
For more information and to register click HERE

02
16
2018

Thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation!

 Farms at Work, with funding support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, is researching the feasibility of creating supports for new farm entrepreneurs in accessing farm-based programs and education in east central Ontario. 

Click here to read the full press release.

02
09
2018

Local Food Business Networking Event!

This "business-to-business" local food networking event is for local producers, processors, restaurants, caterers, retail stores, and institutions looking to make business connections.

  • farmers - showcase your product to 20-30 buyers from eastern GTA & Durham region. You will be matched up with buyers for targeted “speed-meetings”.

  • buyers - meet farmers in east central Ontario that are selling what what you need in targeted mini-meetings

  • learn about 20 new & emerging crops

  • enjoy a 3 course lunch at Bistro'67

This event is a partnership between the Rhizome Institute and Farms at Work, with funding support from the Greenbelt Foundation.

It is one of a series of three Trade Fare events offered by the Rhizome Institute in different regions. The final event will be held in Toronto during the Restaurant Canada Show.

 

Registration is limited, and pre-registration is required. Register HERE
** Optional ** 
Sellers bring business cards, promotional flyers or samples if desired!