Transition to Certified Organic (for Farmers)

This is a two day hands on course for experienced farmers interested in transitioning their farms toward certified organic production. Participants receive instruction from certified organic farmers trained to facilitate by the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO). Cost is $200 ($160 for COG and EFAO members) and includes a copy of the COG publication "Gaining Ground: Making the Successful Transition to Organic Farming", other resource material and catering.

For information or to register contact Karen Maitland - Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario:

5420 Hwy 6 North, RR5 Guelph ON, N1H 6J2.
Email info@efao.ca or phone 1-877-822-8606.
Please register at least two weeks prior to course

• Transition to Certified Organic Farming
  February 13th and 14th - 9 am to 4 pm at the Glendochart Farm and B&B, Braeside
  
  
• Transition to Certified Organic Farming
  February 26th and 27th - 9 am to 4 pm at the University of Guelph, Ridgetown
  
  
• Transition to Certified Organic Farming
  March 4th and 4th - 9 am to 4 pm at the Cornell Hall, Springford
  
  
• Transition to Certified Organic Farming
  March 20th and 21st - 9 am to 4 pm at Mariposa Farm, Plantagenet