Farms at Work Beekeeping Mentorship and Other Opportunities!
Interested in beekeeping? Want to learn how?
Then apply now for Farms at Work's Beekeeping Mentorship Program!
This successful hands-on beekeeping mentorship is entering its 4th year, and for the first time, the program will take place in Grey County (just south of Owen Sound). Also for the first time, it will be taught by a beekeeper using organic methods.
Mentees will receive an immersive introduction to beekeeping over five field days that closely follow the progression of the beekeeping season. If you have been unable to make the trip to attend in east central Ontario in the past - or if organic production is of special interest to you - then apply now! Day One is scheduled for mid-April.
Only a few spots still available. For more information and to apply, please visit: farmsatwork.ca/beekeeping-mentorship-program.
Find Farmland on the Farms at Work website
Farms at Work's Find Farmland forum is a great place to post or search for available farmland in east central Ontario. As of right now, there are 14 farmland listings on the forum! Click here to check out what's available or contact us for more information (info@farmsatwork.ca | 705-743-7671).
You can also click here to visit our Find Farm Work forum to post or search work opportunities in the area.
Other Upcoming Opportunities
Growing Hops in Eastern Ontario - Lets Get Hoppin’!
March 21 | 9:30AM to 3:30PM | Smiths Falls
Interested in growing hops? Not sure where to start? This workshop is for you! With an explosion in craft breweries in Ontario, as well as strong demand for locally sourced ingredients, now is a perfect time to consider the option of growing hops. This in depth all day workshop will help you navigate the path towards successful hops production.
Hosted by the Two Rivers Food Hub, Just Food, and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
The cost is $30 (includes fees and HST). Please click here to register.
Farm Stewardship Lunch and Learn
March 22 | 10:30AM to 2:30PM | Corbyville
Join the Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan (BQRAP) to learn about hot topics like climate change, soil retention and nutrient levels, best management practices, and stewardship and technical support programs. Professor Ralph Martin from the University of Guelph will discuss how climate change can affect farming operations and the adaptive practices farmers can adopt.
For more information and to register, contact Sarah Midlane-Jones at smidlanejones@bqrap.ca | (613) 394-3915 ext 214.
BQRAP is a member of the Kawartha Farm Stewardship Collaborative.
3rd Annual Clarington Agricultural Summit
March 22 | 9AM to 1PM | Bowmanville
The Clarington Board of Trade invites you spend the morning discussing the growth and innovation of Agri-Business in Clarington. Learn the importance of direct farm marketing and farm market service, how large processors impact our local food economy and stories from our local business successes!
The cost is $20 for CBOT members and $30 for non-members. For more information and to register, click here.
Trent University Organic Mini-Conference
March 22 | 2PM to 4PM | Trent University, East Bank, Gzowski College Atrium
Do you have questions about organic farming and organic food?
What are the challenges for producing organic food? How does organic farming promote soil health? Check out the poster displays at the Organic Mini-Conference to find out answers to these questions and more!
Local Food Entrepreneurship Workshop
March 31 | 9AM to 3:30PM | The Latcham Centre, Port Perry
Attend this FREE full-day workshop to learn about topics including:
- Setting Up a Food Handling Premises: Basic Requirements
- Selling Food in Ontario: Farm Gate vs Farmers’ Market vs Retail Shelves
- Food Trends: Consumer and Industry Expectations
For more information and to register, please contact Stacey Jibb at stacey.jibb@durham.ca | (905) 668-4113 ext 2615.
Chicken Farmers of Ontario - Artisanal Chicken Program
The CFO has granted conditional license to more than 80 farmers from around the province to join the Artisanal Chicken Program and has now reopened the process for new applicants for 2016. The program is designed for non-quota holding farmers who wish to grow between 600 to 3000 chickens each year. For more information about the program, please click here.