Everdale’s LandLINK and Farmers Growing Farmers Programs Present:

Starting a Farm in Erin : Explore the Possibilities – July 19th

Sponsored by Liz Crighton and Tim Taylor - Realtors in Erin

 Meet local farmers, Make connections, Enjoy the country side!

Looking to start a farm close to Toronto?

With excellent soil, proximity to large markets and plenty of support for new farmers, have you considered The Town of Erin?

 

Concerned about the cost of buying land?

Learn about a variety of innovative farming opportunities that may allow you to begin to farm while avoiding the overwhelming cost of purchasing farmland.  Find out how you can connect with farmland owners.  

Come out on Sunday July 19th to Everdale Farm to find out what Everdale and Erin have to offer you!  Meet and learn from local farmers about what its like to farm in Erin as well as find out what programs and resources are available to support new farmers.

The day will begin at 9:30 at Everdale, with presentations on the local farming environment, realestate, markets and local programs to support new farmers: FarmLINK, LandLINK, Everdale Farm and Farmers Growing Farmers Program. 

The afternoon will be filled with local farm tours, including examples of successful incubator farming models, where land and equipment are leased from a landowner to a new farmer to set up and establish their farm within an existing farm.  Having expert knoweledge close at hand, a place in the local farming community and on-farm access to equipment is of tremendous benefit to new farmers starting out.

This event is free and includes lunch, be sure to register early!

More information on the LandLINK program

More information on the Farmers Growing Farmers Program

 Directions to Everdale

  Contact Amy Darrell, Program Coordinator of the LandLINK program with any questions amy@everdale.org

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 This event is made possible with significant contributions from the

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Sponsored by:

Liz Crighton and Tim Taylor

 

Everdale's Farmers Growing Farmers Program and Foodshare are pleased to offer:

 SPIN Farming Workshop - Friday, February 6th 2009    1 pm - 5 pm

An overview of the Small Plot INtensive method with Paula Sobie, a SPIN farming expert and experienced urban grower from the West Coast!

This workshop will provide an overview of the essential aspects of starting and running an urban growing business.  Topics covered will be: top crops and strategies for making your enterprise profitable, working with land owners and business partners, urban growing strategies and an overview of start-up & operating costs. 

The workshop will take place in Toronto at FoodShare located at 90 Croatia St. 

For directions see:  http://www.foodshare.net/whoweare03.htm

To Register:

By PayPal click add to cart and follow directions
By cheque see : http://www.everdale.org/node/54
For more registration information:   http://www.everdale.org/node/54

Check out: http://www.spinfarming.com/  for more information.   Resources available for sale on-line.

 

Ecological New Farmers Conference 

New Growers New Ideas

Sponsored in partnership by Everdale and FarmStart, the Ecological New Farmers Conference is a one-day event for new or aspiring farmers. Come to the Toronto Botanical Gardens on Sunday, March 8 to hear new farmers' stories and learn from experienced growers.

We'll be offering a full day of workshops on a variety of topics including vegetable crop production planning, mixed livestock production, soil health, urban agriculture and regulations affecting vegetable & meat producers.

There will be 2 streams of workshops:

Explorers – for those actively exploring the idea of farming but not yet certain if a farming future is in the cards.

Planners: for those committed to full or part-time work in the field of agriculture, heading into their 1st or 2nd season.

LUNCH: PLEASE NOTE THAT LUNCH Is SOLD OUT - PLEASE PLAN TO BRING YOUR OWN.

PAYPAL NO LONGER AVAILABLE - BRING CASH OR CHEQUE TO THE DOOR.

If you register here with paypal, please also fill in this online registration form

Questions? Contact Angie at newfarmersconference@farmstart.ca

More info at www.everdale.org/newfarmersconference