Organic Council of Ontario supports a number of Production Clubs throughout the province. Production Clubs offer farmer-to-farmer training through field days, kitchen table meetings, information-sharing, and mentorship. For more information on our Production Clubs, or to locate an active club in your area, please contact our office.

Farmer Training

Farm internships are offered through the CRAFT network. CRAFT Ontario is your gateway to a farming internship experience that will change your life. Maybe your dream is to have your own organic farm one day. Or maybe you want to learn some food-growing and hands-on skills that can be applied in other careers and lifestyles. Whatever your long term goals are, a farming internship is a powerful experience that will equip you with the tools and insights to make a real difference in the world. You’ll never be the same again!

Ecological Farmers of Ontario has provided farmer to farmer training through workshops, field days, kitchen table meetings, and courses for 30 years. EFO publishes a bi-monthly magazine focused on organic production. EFO lists its offerings on the Ecological Farmers of Ontario Events page.

Canadian Organic Growers have chapters throughout Ontario. COG National publishes handbooks, guides, and a monthly magazine. COG offers webinars, workshops and is the host of Eastern Ontario’s organic conference, Eco Farm Day. For the latest COG events and course listings, please visit Canadian Organic Growers Events.

FarmStart offers training, support and an incubator farm for new farmers and new Canadians.  FarmStart supports and encourages a new generation of farmers to develop locally based, ecologically sound and economically viable agricultural enterprises. There are many challenges in agriculture today but there are also many exciting opportunities. By thinking about agriculture in new and innovative ways we can meet the challenges head on with a variety of solutions that promote a sustainable, healthy and regional food supply.

Upcoming Farmer Training Courses

Workshops, featured speakers, Organic Expo, Organic Awards, and more!

  • Eco-Farm Day: February 25-26, 2011 – Ramada Inn, Cornwall

Workshops, featured speakers, Trade Show

The Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada offers webinars, on-line extension courses, and the latest organic research.

Visit the link above to learn more about formal education opportunities for organic and ecological practice.

Canada’s first degree program in organic agriculture. Founded through the efforts of the now retired Dr. Ann Clark, the OA program at U of Guelph offers agriculture students a new perspective on what is possible for Ontario’s farms.