Introduction to Ecological Agriculture Course

Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO)

5420 Highway 6 North RR5
Guelph ON N1H 6J2


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Duration:

Less than one week
2 day course

Cost:

$150.00
EFO members receive a discount on course registration fees.

Target Audience:

New and prospective farmers, farmers looking to adopt more ecological and organic production practices on their farms, farm advisors, students, and anyone else with an interest in ecological and organic production.

Method of Instruction:

Classroom
Courses are developed and led by experienced, trained organic farmers from Ontario.

Agriculture Business:

Crops
Other Animal
Field Fruit and Vegetables
Poultry and Egg
General
Swine
Greenhouse, Nursery, Landscape and Floriculture
Cattle
Tree Fruit and Vine
Other & Non-Traditional

Subject of Training:

Animal Production
Crop Production
This two-day course will introduce participants to the principles of organic farming. Topics covered will include soil biology and fertility, basic field crop rotation and weed control, livestock husbandry and manure management. Economics and organic certification may be touched on briefly.

Language of Instruction:

English

For program information contact:

1-877-822-8606
519-822-8606
Karen Maitland, Membership Services Coordinator


Last Updated: 2013-05-09

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