Blog Category: Ontario

FARM JOB: Picton, Ontario – Edwin County Farms, Livestock Manager

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on September 12, 2023

Edwin County Farms in Picton, Ontario is seeking a permanent Livestock Manager! ABOUT Edwin County Farms Edwin County Farms is looking to hire a full or part-time farmer/ farm technician to help us continue our regenerative farming project on our 700 acre mixed farm in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Edwin County Farms is located on the north shore of Prince Edward County. We produce certified organic maple syrup, beef, hay, spelt and red-fife wheat in addition to our large market garden where we grow organic vegetables for local markets and the restaurant trade in Prince Edward County. Edwin County Farms … Continue reading FARM JOB: Picton, Ontario – Edwin County Farms, Livestock Manager →

FARM JOB: Markham, Ontario – Joyfully Organic Farm, Farm Staff

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on September 06, 2023

Joyfully Organic Farm in Markham, Ontario is seeking Farm Staff! ABOUT Joyfully Organic Farm Joyfully Organic Farm is a skilled, successful and dynamic Certified Local Organic vegetable farm in the Greater Toronto Area. We have a deep love of amazing food + strong farming practices. We have a large community of customers who share our love of eating well. We provide food for prominent Farmers Markets in Toronto, a large CSA, and wholesale relationships to local food purveyors. We practice an innovative model of farming that focuses on lean operation efficiencies, bio- intensive planting, high yields per acre, multi-succession planting … Continue reading FARM JOB: Markham, Ontario – Joyfully Organic Farm, Farm Staff →

FILLED – FARM JOB: Picton, Ontario – Edwin County Farms, Field Hand

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on August 15, 2023

This position has been filled. View more Farm Jobs and Apprenticeships on our Job Board Edwin County Farms in Picton, Ontario is seeking a Field Hand! ABOUT Edwin County Farms Edwin County Farms is a bio-diverse farm located in beautiful Prince Edward County, Ontario. The 700 acre farm includes a 2.5 acre organically managed market garden and seasonal greenhouse facility for vegetables and cut flowers. The farm also produces organic maple syrup, grain, beef, and chicken. Edwin County Farms is affiliated with the newly restored Royal Hotel in Picton, Ontario, providing an array of organic produce, meat, etc. for the … Continue reading FILLED – FARM JOB: Picton, Ontario – Edwin County Farms, Field Hand →

COPING WITH FARMING STRESS: RESEARCH FINDINGS

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on June 09, 2023

Farming can be challenging – and while the conversation around mental health in agriculture is not a new one, the COVID-19 pandemic has emphasized the importance of opening up these conversations and mobilizing our resources to provide increased mental health supports in agriculture.  If you’re wondering what other farmers are experiencing – and how they are coping, a recent study from researchers Rochelle Thompson, Dr. Briana Hagen, Dr. Andria Jones-Bitton shines light on the topic through interviews with 75 farmers and industry professionals in Ontario. Read on to learn about their findings! Seeing the forest for the trees One of … Continue reading COPING WITH FARMING STRESS: RESEARCH FINDINGS →

June 15, 2023: ONLINE – Holistic Management for New Farmers

Posted by Alex on June 06, 2023 2 Comments

Are you excited about regenerative agriculture? Do you want to nerd out on grazing with others? Do you wonder if you’ll ever be able to achieve farm-work-life balance? Then this introductory online event is perfect for you! We’ll look at how farmers are regenerating the ecology and improving communities through land management. Join Dana Penrice, a Holistic Management educator, to learn how to apply the principles of holistic management from the perspective of a new farmer. We will talk about how to ensure that economic, ecological and social considerations can be woven in to farm planning. You’ll also learn about … Continue reading June 15, 2023: ONLINE – Holistic Management for New Farmers →

FARM JOB: Ottawa , Ontario – Fireside Farms, Produce Farmer & Systems + Ops Manager

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on May 12, 2023

Fireside Farms in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking a full-time, permanent Produce Farmer & Systems + Ops Manager! ABOUT Fireside Farms We are an organic micro-green, vegetable, lettuce, and herb farm delivering in the Ottawa-Orleans-Clarence-Rockland area. With 7,500 square feet of heated greenhouse property, we intersect organic soil-based farming and composting techniques with cutting-edge vertical infrastructure, hydroponics, and mushroom labs. We actively supply through wholesale, distribution, and retail channels to restaurants and consumers. WE ARE obsessed with plants, soil-health, compost and community engagement focused on closed-loop and no-till farming practices actively supplying naturally grown products through local wholesale and retail streams … Continue reading FARM JOB: Ottawa , Ontario – Fireside Farms, Produce Farmer & Systems + Ops Manager →

Accessing the On-Farm Climate Action Fund

Posted by Dana Penrice on April 03, 2023

The federal government has created the OFCAF program to help farmers tackle climate change. This is a great opportunity for new farmers to access funding for infrastructure, consultation and management practices. The objective of the Fund is to support farmers in adopting beneficial management practices (BMPs) that store carbon and reduce greenhouse gases, specifically in the areas of: Nitrogen management, examples include costs associated with: consulting, agronomic services and creating fertility plans soil testing and mapping applying manure and composts (potential for equipment costs) planting legumes Cover cropping, examples include costs associated with: consulting, agronomic services and creating cover cropping … Continue reading Accessing the On-Farm Climate Action Fund →

FARM JOB: Prince Edward County, Ontario – Edwin County Farms, Assistant Manager

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on March 13, 2023 2 Comments

Edwin County Farms in Prince Edward County, Ontario is seeking an Assistant Manager! ABOUT Edwin County Farms Edwin County Farms is a bio-diverse farm located in beautiful Prince Edward County, Ontario. The 700 acre farm includes a 2 acre intensively planted market garden and seasonal greenhouse facility for vegetables and cut flowers. The farm also produces organic maple syrup, grain, beef, and chicken. We are committed to producing the highest quality organic produce for our restaurant and community clients using methods that are regenerative and in tune with natural processes. Edwin County Farms is affiliated with the newly restored Royal … Continue reading FARM JOB: Prince Edward County, Ontario – Edwin County Farms, Assistant Manager →

Mar 14 – May 2: ONLINE – Holistic Management Fundamentals & Grazing Planning

Posted by Dana Penrice on March 07, 2023

Learn Holistic Management from the comfort of your computer. This modular series of live online sessions will get you ready for the upcoming grazing season. Get grounded in the fundamentals of Holistic Management and design your grazing plan for the 2023 growing season. Do you want to nerd out on grazing with others? Do you struggle with the farm-work-life balance? Are you just excited about regenerative ag? If so, then this course series is for you! Discover tools to design your farm to generate wealth (both financial and non-financial) for your family and community through improved land management. Whether you … Continue reading Mar 14 – May 2: ONLINE – Holistic Management Fundamentals & Grazing Planning →

FARM JOB: Markham, Ontario – Joyfully Organic Farm, Crew Manager

Posted by JoHana Harcourt on March 01, 2023

Joyfully Organic Farm in Markham, Ontario is seeking a Crew Manager! ABOUT Joyfully Organic Farm Joyfully Organic Farm is a skilled, successful and dynamic Certified Local Organic vegetable farm in the Greater Toronto Area. We have a deep love of amazing food + strong farming practices. We have a large community of customers who share our love of eating well. We provide food for prominent Farmers Markets in Toronto, a large CSA, and wholesale relationships to local food purveyors. We practice an innovative model of farming that focuses on lean operation efficiencies, bio-intensive planting, high yields per acre, multi-succession planting … Continue reading FARM JOB: Markham, Ontario – Joyfully Organic Farm, Crew Manager →