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 >
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Tuesday November 4, 2025
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Monday November 17, 2025
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News
Accessible Agriculture Project: How to build inclusion at a crucial time
The Accessible Agriculture Project (AAP) is a new initiative the EFAO is developing alongside Accessibility Consultant Chris Lytle and the Centre for Community Based Research. The goal of the AAP is to learn about and test out how farming can become more accessible...
How to Give Thanks to Wild Leeks
Celeste Smith reflects on Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, connecting its stories to her own experiences and exploring what traditional ecological knowledge can offer.
Living Lab Meets Indigenous Innovation at Leading Cloud Gardens
Kara Tremblay describes how Leading Cloud Gardens at Apitipi Anicinapek Nation is nurturing food sovereignty, and its partnership with Living Lab – Ontario.