The Ecological Farmers' Association of Ontario was established in 1979. It was founded to develop and provide programs promoting the practice and advancement of ecological agriculture which maintains and enhances the health of the soil, water, crops, livestock, and the diversity of the environment.

To educate and increase the public's understanding of ecological agricultural methods like soil tillage, green manures, cover crops, composting, crop rotations, soil erosion control and conservation practices by offering courses, seminars, conferences, farm tours, meetings and publishing a newsletter and by collection, researching, and disseminating information on this topic to the general public.
To bring together people who are concerned about ecological agriculture so they can share experiences, support each other and create community.

Activities: conferences, courses and workshops on ecological farming methods, farm tours, newsletters, farm consulting, seed and stock exchange, information source for community shared agriculture projects and good fellowship.

EFAO News is published four times a year by the Ecological Farmers' Association of Ontario EFAO and send under Canada Post Publications Number # 1558579.
Provincial Office:
EFAO, Box 127 Wroxeter, ON N0G 2X0
Tel: (519) 335-6566
E-mail: efao@wightman.ca
URL: http://www.efao.ca