Farmers Growing Farmers
New Farmer Events Calendar - Continually updated - Click on 'Agenda' for a simplified view
Have you taken the New Farmer Training Survey? - A provincial effort to survey New Farmer needs
Farmers Growing Farmers is a multi-year program that supports new farmers who are pursuing sustainable, near-urban, direct-to-market farm enterprises. Through a wide range of services, FGF helps new farmers plan, start-up and establish successful farm businesses.
Farmers Growing Farmers (FGF) Program Components:
• Farm Business Planning Course – This course will guide you through the process of planning your business with support from innovative and experienced farmers. From goal setting to finances, you’ll gain information, tools and strategies to help you plan for success.
• Farmer Mentoring – Draw on the expertise and practical know-how of the farmers on our mentoring roster. One-on-one farm visits, phone and email correspondence and group mentoring sessions are available to help you tackle that steep learning curve!
• Land Access - Everdale LandLINK – Receive support in finding the quality farmland necessary to start your farm business.
• Funding Support – Learn about funding options that are available through government programs such as the Canadian Farm Business Advisory Service (CFBAC) and the Canadian Agricultural Skills Service (CASS). New farmers in financial need can also apply for a Placement Gift which includes up to 30 hours of one-on-one mentoring and support for start-up expenses.
• New Farmer Network – Join a growing network of new farmers that is connecting through farm visits, group mentoring, focused workshops and special events.
growingfarmers@everdale.org 647-367-1816
Farms With a Plan - Click to see a map of new farms FGF is supporting and links to their websites!
Handy for any farmer: Free Download - Southern Ontario New Farmer Resource Directory!!
