Jen Greenberg presented this workshop at the 2011 ACORN organic conference and trade show in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  (54 mins)

At ACORN's 2011 organic conference and trade show in Nova Scotia, Cuban permaculturalist Roberto Perez Rivero presented his research and experiences with a permaculture-based Cuban society.  (60 mins)

Sandra Murphy discusses the health benefits of following a seasonal diet at ACORN's 2011 organic conference and trade show in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

What are CSA's is one of a series of 6 videos from Charles Levkoe's presentation on the Community Supported Agriculture Movement at the Growing More Organic Conference, Cornwall, Prince Edward Island, March 2007. (7m:36s)

Sun Root Farm - an example of Community Shared Agriculture in the Maritimes, and is part 2 of a series of 6 videos from Charles Levkoe's presentation on CSA's at the Growing More Organic Conference, Cornwall, Prince Edward Island, March 2007.

Sun Root Farm Projects is part 3 of a series of 6 videos from Charles Levkoe's presentation on CSA's at the Growing More Organic Conference, Cornwall, Prince Edward Island, March 2007. (6m:50s)

Types of CSA's - Community Shared Agriculture is one of a series of 6 videos from Charles Levkoe's presentation on CSA's at the Growing More Organic Conference, Cornwall, Prince Edward Island, March 2007. (7m:50s)

The Challenges of Community Shared Agriculture is one of a series of 6 videos from Charles Levkoe's presentation on CSA's at the Growing More Organic Conference, Cornwall, Prince Edward Island, March 2007. (4m:14s)

An Alternative to the Traditional Marketing System is part 6 of a series of 6 videos from Charles Levkoe's presentation on CSA's at the Growing More Organic Conference, Cornwall, Prince Edward Island, March 2007. (5m:43s)

In this seminar from the 2013 ACORN Conference in Moncton, David Wides, a farmer, discusses the importance of good record keeping and how AgSquared technology can assist with this. He outlines the various features of AgSquared and their integrated nature. It is suggested to refer to the accompanying slide show due to this presentation's highly visual nature.

Keeping Chickens in the City with Louise Hanavan: Chickens; Supplies; Pest control

ACORN is excited to launch our trade show and sponsorship opportunities for the 2014 ACORN Conference and Trade Show, taking place in Halifax, NS from November 12-14. Over 500 farm delegates congregate for 3-days in a fun, intimate and engaging learning environment.  This is a must-see for any farm-related business wishing to access markets in Atlantic Canada's vibrant farming community!

Gerard Thebeau (P.Ag) of the New Brunswick Department of Agriculture, Aquaculture & Fisheries presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

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Michelle Wolff Certified coach..lead trainer for business training for NS farmers presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

Michelle Wolff of Whole Green Heart presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

Michelle Wolff of Whole Green Heart presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

Rosemary Taylor and Kathryn Aunger of Earth Haven Farm present at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

Harry Stoddart of Stoddart Family Farm presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

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Harry Stoddart presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

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Harry Stoddart, with Elwood Quinn and Stacy Corkum present at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

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ACORN's 2014 Conference, Honouring Our Roots, Sowing Our Future took place November 12-14 in Halifax, Nova Scotia with over fifty workshops in 3 days, featuring Dr. Bob Bors, Chris Blanchard, Stacy Brenner and John Bliss, Jack Lazor, Harry Stoddart and so many more amazing speakers, including a keynote delivered by Dr. Vandana Shiva.  This program provides an at-a-glance view of the workshops and sessions that took place.

Chris Blanchard (Flying Rutabaga Works) presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference. 

Chris Blanchard (Flying Rutabaga Works) presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

Chris Blanchard (Flying Rutabaga Works) presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

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Chris Blanchard (Rock Spring Farm) presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

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Bob Bors (University of Saskatchewan) presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference

Bob Bors (University of Saskatchewan) presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference

Bob Bors (University of Saskatchewan) presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference

Stacy Brenner and John Bliss (Broadturn Farm) present at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

Stacy Brenner and John Bliss (Broadturn Farm) present at the 2014 ACORN Conference. 

 Rachel Cheverie (Perennia, NS) and Matt Dykerman (Red Soil Organics, PEI) present at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

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Alex DeNicola presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

Claude Dubois (AEF Global) presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

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David Greenberg (Abundant Acres) presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

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Roberto Gueli (Canadian School of Natural Nutrition) presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

Roberto Gueli & Anke Kungl (Conscious Catering) presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

Roger Henry (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada) presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

Nathalie Landry (Echo Actions Communications) presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

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Jack Lazor (Butterworks Farm) presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference. 

Julie Anne Lee (College of Animal Homeopathic Medicine) presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference. 

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Lenny Levine presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

Tim Livingstone (Strawberry Hill Farm) presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference.

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Tim Livingstone (Strawberry Hill Farm) presents at the 2014 ACORN Conference. 

Dr. Derek Lynch and Rosalie Madden (Dalhousie University) present at the 2014 ACORN Conference. 

Chris Blanchard of Flying Rutabaga Works presents at the ACORN Conference 2014.

Robyn McCallum presents at the 2015 Acorn Conference. 

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Christopher Buschhaus presents at the 2015 Acorn Conference

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Paul Manning presents at the 2015 Acorn Conference

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Ally Manthorne presents at the 2015 Acorn Conference. 

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Dr. Christine Norohna, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada presenting at the 2015 ACORN Conference

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Presented by Josee Owen at the 2015 ACORN Conference

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Presented by Ruth Knight, Organic Consultant Inc. at the 2015 ACORN Conference

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Presented by Julie Anne Lee, DHC, of Adored Beast Aopothecary at the 2015 ACORN Conference

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Presented by Tim Livingstone of Strawberry Hill Farm at the 2015 ACORN Conference

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Plenary Panel Discussion at the 2015 ACORN Conference

Moderator: Gary Ogle, Vesey's Seeds

Panelists: Karen Davidge, Alan Stewart, Reg Phelan

Special Guest Panelists: Frank Oulton, Lucy Bernard

Presented by Jeff Moyer, Exectuvie Director Rodale Institute at the 2015 ACORN Conference

Presented by Claude Bertheleme, NBDAAF Organic and Vegetable Production Specialist and Charles Comeau, NBDAAF Crop Development Officer at the 2015 ACORN Conference

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Presented by Andrew Mefferd at the 2015 ACORN Conference

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Presented by Andrew Mefferd at the 2015 ACORN Conference

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Presented by Andrew Mefferd, Editor, Growing for Market Magazine at the 2015 ACORN Conference

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Presented by Will Bonsall at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

Presented by Will Bonsall at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

Presented by Kim Delaney at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

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Presented by Kim Delaney, Hawthorn Organic Farm at the 2015 ACORN Conference

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Presented by Ruth Knight, Organic Consult Inc. at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

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Presented by Denis LaFrance, CETAB+ at the 2015 ACORN Conference  PEI

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Presented by Jeff Moyer, Executive Director Rodale Institute at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

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Presented by Denis LeFrance, CETAB+ at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

Presented by Denis LaFrance CETAB+ at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

Presented by Jeff Moyer, Executive Director of Rodale Insitute

Presented by Jeff Moyer, Executive Director Rodale Institute

Presented by Alyson Chisholm, Windy Hill Farm, at the 2015 ACORN Conference 2015

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Presented by Matt Dykerman, Red Soil Organics and Krista Schurman, Schurman Family Farm at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

Presented by David Greenberg, Abundant Acres and William Pedersen, Windy Hill Farm at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

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Presented by Tim and Kirsten Livingstone, Strawberry Hill Farm, at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

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Presented by Michelle Wolf (Director of Training FMNS) at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

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Presented by Michelle Wolf (Director of Training FMNS) at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

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Presented by Michelle Wolf (Director of Training FMNS)

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Presented by Michelle Wolf (Director of Training FMNS) at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

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Presented by Michelle Wolf (Director of Training FMNS) at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

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Presented by Ruth Knight, Organic Consultant Inc. at the 2015 ACORN Conference

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Dr. Derek Lynch, P.Ag (Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture) at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

Presented by Dr. Christine Noroha, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

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Presented by Jean-Guy Vaillancourt, Homestead Organics at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

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Presented by Edward Charter, BioFood Tech at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

Additional Speakers:  Mike Beamish - Deep Roots Distillery

Reid Barnet -CEO of Quannessence Skin Care Products

Jeff McCourt - Glasgow Glen Farm

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Presented by Edward Charter, BioFoodTech, Nathan Archibald, PEI Berries and John Rowe, Island Abbey Foods at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

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Presented by Bernadette Goguen, Ferme Marcel Goguen Farm at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

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Presented by Michael Lightfoot, Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

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Presented by Will Bonsall at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

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Presented by Estelle Drisdelle at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

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Presented by Gail Kern of Summer Garden B & B at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI

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Plenary Panel discussion at the 2015 ACORN Conference PEI in (MP3)

Loic Dewavrin owns and operates a 1500-acre farm in Quebec, approximately 35 minutes from Montreal. Loic’s primary product is oil from his sunflower field crop, producing over 12,000 litres of oil per year. In this presentation Loic discusses the basics of oil production, differentiates between cold and hot pressed oils, and reviews his trials of various oil seeds. Over the years he has chosen to work primarily with sunflower seed for his oil products. The farm distributes throughout the Quebec region through grocery stores, reselling to other farms and through a cooperative (for more info on the co-op see the notes for Agro-bio: Experiences in a Grain Cooperative). This presentation does not go into the marketing of oilseed; rather it focuses on production and weighs pros and cons of various seeds types.

From the 2013 ACORN Conference in Moncton NB. Pastured pork requires a process of trial and error. Sanitation and hygiene is one of the biggest challenges and having a good barn set up and cleaning routine is paramount. Decisions of when to put your animals on pasture and take them off help with animal nutrition and pasture longevity and health.