ACORN Resources
The
following are resources created by ACORN and links to notes taken at
ACORN educational events or events ACORN attended. Considerable time
has been taken to write these up, so we hope you find them valuable!

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You can search for organic prices in the Maritimes using Canadian Organic Growers' online price tracking tool at www.OrganicPriceTracker.ca. Thanks to ACORN member producers and volunteers for contributing prices! If you have prices to contribute, please contact tegan@acornorganic.org.
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Now available! ACORN’s complete updated Directory of Organic Inputs!
Full of updated information for crop nutrition, soil amendments and
productions aids compiled by ACORN’s transition specialist Roxanne Beavers.
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The Farm Grants wikisite is a web-based system devoted to keep 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 here and see if there is a funding program waiting for you!
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See ACORN's complete Directory of Farm Supplies as your source for equipment (large and small), hand tools, and organic farm supplies in one easy document! Enjoy!
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The ACORN CSA Manual profiles the basics of operating a CSA in
Atlantic Canada, as well as overviews of many CSA's in the region.
Note: this is a large file (13MB), so it's going to take some time to
download.
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Under Cover is a booklet that reviews various cover crops that can
be used in Atlantic Canada, including guidance on each, as well as
farmer feedback. It also includes where to find seed and costs!
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Learn about the whys and hows of conducting farm tours in ACORN's Farm Tour Handbook!
Topics include different types of tours (guided, self-guided, chef,
wildlife, school, etc.), activities, planning, media, insurance and
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2013 Greenhouse Conference (February 25th & 26th)
See complete conference notes here
GH Conference Presentations:
Note: these are large pdf files and can take some time to download...
Michael Kilpatrick - please visit Michael's blog for his presentations
Broadfork Farm (NS) - Farm Case Studies
Nature does the Trick! Introduction to Greenhouse Biocontrol - Sebastién Jacob (Biobest)
Best Practices for Organic, Low Tech Greenhouse Production - André Carriér (MAPAQ)
How we use Biocontrol on our Farm - Daniel Blanchard (Pleasant Hill Farm, NS)
On-Farm Transplant Production and Potting Mixes -Tim Livingstone (Strawberry Hill Farm, NB)
Inputs for Disease and Pest Pressure - Vincent Dieras (Halifax Seed) & Claude Berthélémé (NBDAA)
Nutrient Deficiencies in Greenhouse Soils - Rachel Chevrie (Perennia, NS) & Marc Schurman (PE)
Salad Mix and Asian Greens - Strawberry Hill Farm (NB), Diddley Squash Farm (NB), Heart Beet Organics (PEI)
Greenhouse Tomatoes - Pleasant Hill Farm (NS), Marc Schurman (PE)
Unusual/Gourmet Veggies - Pleasant Hill Farm (NS) & Heart Beet Organics (PE)
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Click here for 2011 Conference Notes.
Click here for notes from the 2010 conference.
Click here for notes from the 2009 conference.
Root Cellaring
David Cohlmeyer workshop notes (September 12, 2012)
Soil Matters Workshop with Fred Magdoff (November 10-13, 2008)
1. Ecology, Agriculture & Soils
2. Importance of Soil Organic Matter
3. Soil Health and its Management
4. Understanding Soil Tests
Food Bank Farm CSA, notes from the 2008 Guelph Organic Conference
Crop Rotations with Ann Slater: notes from her 2008 ACORN regional workshop
Organic Grain and Oilseed Forum (March 6, 2008)
Note: these are large pdf files and can take some time to download...
ACORN Organic Conference 2008 (see complete conference notes)
Organic milk and cheese-making (view pdf of powerpoint) with Ronald Alary, Les Fromagiers de la Table Ronde (QC)
Record-keeping for the organic audit and integrity with Rowena Hopkins and Roxanne Beavers. Watch the video of this workshop from 2007.
Managing forages for optimal pasture and livestock performance with Mike Price, NB Department of Agriculture and Aquaculture, and Herman Mentink, Kipawo Holsteins
Creative financing: growing your organic business (view powerpoint) with Tom Manley, Homestead Organics
ACORN Organic Cranberry Workshop presentations (June 2008):
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