Check out our Find Farmland Forum and other opportunities!
Find Farmland on the Farms at Work website
Selling or renting a farm? Looking for land?
Farms at Work's Find Farmland forum is a great place to post or search for available farmland in east central Ontario! Check out the forum at www.farmsatwork.ca/farmland or contact us for more information (info@farmsatwork.ca | 705-743-7671).
Sheep Farming Mentorship Program: Apply Now!
Work and learn alongside experienced shepherds in Farms at Work's Sheep Farming Mentorship Program!
New shepherds get a hands-on, immersive introduction to sheep handling and flock management in this curriculum-based program. Long-time shepherds Bob and Gail Irvine of Rocky Lane Farm will guide mentees over the course of the entire 2016 season, sharing their expertise and helping mentees to integrate into the established community of sheep producers in the region.
Applications are open and there are only a couple of spots left! Click here for more information and to apply.
See what our mentees have to say about the programs we offer in this article in Inside Belleville: "New mentoring program teaches the essentials of maple syrup production".
Other Upcoming Opportunities
Unlock Profitability with a Risk Management Plan
Register for Farm Credit Canada's workshop to explore tools and techniques to help manage farm profitability and go home with an action plan specific to your operation. Click on the city names below to find out more information!
February 16th | Kingston
February 17th | Cobourg
February 18th | Pontypool
32nd Eco Farm Day: "From Soil to Table"
Canadian Organic Growers invites all organic and organic-curious farmers to the 32nd Eco Farm Day to learn about various topics including, soil test analysis, holistic management, organic seed potato production, mob grazing, hops and brewers, direct marketing grains, and more. The day also includes trade show of over 30 vendors!
February 20th | 8:30AM - 4:30PM | Cornwall | Early-bird: $60
For more information and to register, visit: www.cog.ca/ottawa/eco-farm-day.
Food Entrepreneurs: Growing Ontario Innovation One Product at a Time
This two-day event includes panel discussions by successful food entrepreneurs and industry experts on topics such as innovation, human resource management, food safety culture, executing strategy, product idea viability, and more. The workshop is brought to you by Georgian College, in partnership with the Agri-Food Management Institute (AMI), the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and local municipalities and economic development partners.
March 4th | 8:30AM - 4:30PM | Georgian College, Barrie
Click here for more information and to register!
Also check out this opportunity offered through Georgian College: Transition Smart - Farmers to Processors, on February 20th and 27th.
Fibre Arts Festival & Sale
March 19th | 10AM - 4PM | Peterborough
Explore the unique creations showcased at the Fibre Arts Festival & Sale in Peterborough! For more information, click here.