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1.5 acre Market Garden Tour – Cold Spring Organics
Join Cold Spring Organics and Farms at Work for an evening exploring organic vegetable production, permaculture principles, regenerative agriculture, community collaborations and protecting threatened species. Whether you’re a seasoned grower, new to farming, or a food enthusiast, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with local food production and gain practical insights for your journey in agriculture.
Tour Highlights
Organic Vegetable Production: Learn about the certification process with CSI for the Canadian Organic Standards (COR) and how to grow healthy & nutritious chemical-free food without synthetic fertilizers.
Permaculture Practices: Find out how permaculture design mimics self-sustaining ecosystems in nature by holistically integrating crop, water, and wildlife management to build resilience & adaptability for the long-term health of the land.
Regenerative Agriculture: Learn about how Cold Springs’ regenerative agriculture methods restore & strengthen soil health and the ecosystem it supports.
Protecting Threatened Species: See how safe spaces are created for threatened bird species around the farm.
About the Host
Farms at Work is a charitable organization working to protect healthy, active farmland across east central Ontario. For over a decade, Farms at work has been working to support farmers, new entrants, and landowners through education, mentorship, and research.