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Voice of Organics in Atlantic Canada

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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.
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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!
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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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announcements, current events and our very popular classified ads (free for ACORN members!). Sign up to recieve your free monthly e-newsletter today!
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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.
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Now available: ACORN's complete directory of Farm Supplies!
Your source for equipment (large and small), hand tools, and organic
farm supplies in one easy document! Enjoy! |
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The farm grants wikisite is a web-based system devoted to keeping
farmers informed of the latest grants and funding opportunities for
everything farm-related. Users can easily edit and update
information themselves with a simple click! Check it out and see
if there is a funding program waiting for you! |
Don't hesitate to contact us at any time–we love to hear from you!
1-866-32-ACORN (2-2676)
or email admin [@] acornorganic.org
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