Join farmers, ranchers and ecological land managers from across Canada.
Are you looking for new ideas? Is there an opportunity or challenges you want to share with others? Do you have questions about Holistic Management? Join the convergence to learn and network with experienced land managers and those wanting to learn about it.
What to Expect:
Convergence Facilitator: Tony McQuail, HM Educator
Each session will start off with the story of one farms journey with a focus on a specific area. We then will open the floor for other participants to share our stories, ask our questions and connect with each other. We will also explore what resources and activities would be most useful and supportive in furthering the knowledge and practice of Holistic Management.
When:
Tuesdays November 21 & 28 and December 5 , 12 & 17, 2023
8 pm Atlantic, 7 pm Eastern, 6 pm Central, 5 pm Mountain and 4 pm Pacific (Convert to your time zone).
Where:
This event will take place online through Zoom. You must register to receive the event link.
Cost:
Flexible Fee. When registering for this event, you will choose how much to pay for it, depending on what feels right to you and your context. We know that this differs across the country and we believe in making this opportunity accessible to everyone. We trust you to choose an amount that is right for you. Your contribution will go towards continued learning opportunities and network engagement.
Convergence Program:
| Tuesday November 21, 2023 |
 Stories from Sarah Loten – GrazingSarah Loten of Drover’s Way Farm in Perth, Ontario will kick off Convergence sharing about her experience with grazing sheep as well as herding and guardian dogs and recent challenges with parasites. The focus of this session will be on grazing. |
| Tuesday November 28, 2023 |
 Stories from Jacob Morin – MarketingJacob Morin of Le Paysan Gourmand in Saint-Félix-de-Kingsey, QC will be sharing about their diverse operation and direct marketing to consumers. The focus of this session will be on diversification and marketing. |
| Tuesday December 5, 2023 |
 Stories from Tony McQuail – PeopleTony McQuail of Meeting Place Organic Farm in Lucknow, Ontario will be sharing about on farm experiments and observations. The focus of this session will be things people have tried, innovations (both successful and not) and observations from the 2023 season. |
| Tuesday December 12, 2023 |
 Stories from Bluesette Campbell – FinancesBluesette Campbell of B-C Ranch in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan will share how they use the winter months to plan for the coming season with particular focus on financial planning and planned grazing. The focus of this session will be how to use the winter to be ready for Spring, Summer and Fall. |
| Tuesday December 19, 2023 |
Stories from Paula LaPierre – Indigenous Land Management |