The Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO) supports farmers to build resilient ecological farms and grow a strong knowledge-sharing community.
Established in 1979 by farmers for farmers, EFAO is a membership organization that focuses on farmer-led education, research and community building. EFAO brings farmers together so they can learn from each other and improve the health of their soils, crops, livestock and the environment, to steward resilient ecological farms. Learn more >
Events
Virtual Meet-up
Monday January 26, 2026
Webinar
Tuesday January 27, 2026
Webinar
Thursday January 29, 2026
News
Seeds, Transparency, and Choice: GM Tomatoes Enter the Garden Market
by Rebecca Ivanoff As genetically modified garden seeds begin to appear in Canada, growers may want to take a closer look at how these changes can affect seed saving, organic production, and transparency. In late 2025, genetically engineered (genetically...
The 2025 Carrot Cache Innovation Prize
Congratulations to our winner, Michelle Della Corte from Fungi Fest Mtl. Every year, the Carrot Cache Innovation Prize highlights practical, low-cost ideas that farmers are already using in planting, harvesting, and managing food grown on their organic farms to build...
Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario Launches New Food Forest Program for Indigenous Farmers, Growers and Communities
EFAO is launching a Food Forest Program for Indigenous growers through funding received from the governments of Canada and Ontario.