Dr. Vandana Shiva is coming to the Maritimes!

Don't miss your opportunity to hear her only lecture on sustainable agriculture in Truro on Saturday, Feb. 25th, at 1pm. Cost is just $10! All proceeds will go to Dr. Shiva's non-profit agricultural work in India. Tickets are limited, so don't delay and book now!

Dr. Shiva will be speaking at other locations from Feb. 24-26 on a wide range of topics. Details in our events section.

SOLD OUT!  Greenhouse & Season Extension Conference

Profiting from your Greenhouse Effect: Essentials of season extension will be held Feb. 28 and 29 in Debert, NS. Featuring two days of topics that will appeal to new and experienced growers across Atlantic Canada! Pre-registration is required.

Click here: Take a look at the schedule!

Movie Night!

Come to a screening of GROW! This documentary takes a look at this new generation of sustainable farmers through the eyes, hearts and minds of 20 passionate, idealistic and fiercely independent young growers. In the film they speak of both the joys and the challenges involved in tending the land.  More details can be found on our events page. See you there!

February 27 - Halifax
March 7 - Charlottetown

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Dream of farming?

SOIL is Canada's Sustainable Farm Apprenticeship program.  If you are interested in learning more about sustainable and organic farming, this is a great way to gain a hands-on learning experience!  If you're a farm interested in being a host farm–the SOIL program offers a match-making services between you and potential apprentices.  Click on the box to visit the national SOIL website, or contact lucia@acornorganic.org to find out more about the program in the Maritimes.