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6th Annual Ecological Farmers of Ontario Conference

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6th Annual Ecological Farmers of Ontario Conference

Time: December 2, 2019 at 9am to December 5, 2019 at 6pm
Location: Ramada by Wyndham Hotel
City/Town: Belleville, Ontario
Website or Map: https://efao.ca/event/efao-co…
Phone: 519-822-8606 | 1-877-822-8606
Event Type: conference
Organized By: Ecological Farmers of Ontario
Latest Activity: Nov 4, 2019

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The EFAO Conference draws farmers and supporters from across the food system for four days of intensive learning, idea-sharing, networking and celebration with good food and friends.

What you can expect at this year’s conference:

  • Over 400 attendees
  • 2-day Trade Show
  • 36+ workshops, including 5 full-day intensive workshops
  • 3 keynote speaker
  • Farmer-Led Research Symposium
  • Farm tours, Banquet Dinner, EFAO’s 40th Anniversary Celebration, and more!

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