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
Field Day
Saturday June 6, 2026
Guelph
Field Day, Workshop
Saturday June 6, 2026
Guelph
Field Day, Workshop
Saturday June 6, 2026
Guelph
News

EFAO 2025 Annual Report
The 2025 Ecological Farmers Association Annual Report is out! You help regenerate this living organization each year.

Shaping the Future of Agriculture: New Farmers, Local Food Systems and the Agricultural Policy Framework
YA and EFAO put together this guide with suggested talking points to help you fill out AAFC’s public consultation survey, closing June 30, 2026.

Advancing a New Farmer Strategy in Ontario
This brief outlines the urgency of coordinated action and calls on governments and sector partners to advance a comprehensive New Farmer Strategy for Ontario.