2020 Ontario Young Farmers Forum: 4R’s: More Sustainable Than You Think!

Event Details

Time: November 10, 2020 from 7pm to 8pm
Location: Online
Website or Map: https://www.jfao.on.ca/oyff
Event Type: webinar
Organized By: Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario (JFAO)
Latest Activity: Oct 28, 2020

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Event Description

Join the Junior Farmer’s Association of Ontario (JFAO) for the 2020 Ontario Young Farmers (OYFF) program. The virtual program will consist of a four-part speaker series during the month of November. A number of topics will be covered in these sessions and the final session with include a panel of young farmers from across Canada. Each session will include a presentation from a Canadian farmer.

Program dates and topics for the virtual Ontario Young Farmers Forum are listed below:

Session 1 Walk the Talk: Exploring Mental Health In Agriculture Monday, November 2nd at 7:00 pm

Session 2 4R’s: More Sustainable Than You Think! Tuesday, November 10th at 7:00 pm

Session 3 Planning for Farm Succession Wednesday, November 18th at 7:00 pm

Session 4 The Canadian Young Farmer Panel Thursday, November 26th at 7:00 pm

To learn more and to register for the Ontario Young farmers Forum, visit

https://www.jfao.on.ca/oyff

2020 will mark the 22nd year of OYFF and JFAO is excited to present an engaging and accessible
program for all attendees. The virtual program will provide the opportunity for young people working in
agriculture to learn, connect, and network with other members of the agriculture industry from across
Ontario.

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