North Eastern Ontario

Welcome to CRAFT North Eastern Ontario!

Great opportunities for farmers await in North Eastern Ontario! Regional farmers are currently producing CSA shares, fresh produce and berries, sprouts, herbs, beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey, quail, elk, red deer, bison, emu, grains and flours, honey, maple syrup, dried beans, milk and much more.

As interest in local food production intensifies, there is a great need for expanded small-scale farming operations. Many farmers in the area are actively involved with community groups, local food networks and farm organizations.

We believe that Northern Ontario in general offers a unique opportunity for new farmers. The availability of relatively inexpensive farm land and a growing market for local food products and CSA shares makes the area attractive.

We are a newly-formed node and are working hard to expand our network of farms offering internships for the future. Along with training of apprentices, we offer opportunities for other farmers and the general public to learn about the activities and approaches on our farms, and so during educational days, apprentices may meet and interact with a wide range of interested community members from around the region. In additions, interns may have the opportunity to visit additional farms in the region who are not participating in the CRAFT internship programs for further educational opportunities and hands-on experience.

NE ONT. FARM MAP

How to Become a CRAFT intern in North Eastern Ontario

To become a CRAFT intern in North Eastern Ontario, please submit your resume and covering letter to the farm to which you are interested in applying.

*If you would like to apply to more than one farm, please clearly state this in your covering letter and include the name(s) of the other farm(s) to which you are applying.


How to Become a CRAFT farm in North Eastern Ontario

To become a CRAFT farm in North Eastern Ontario you must:

  • Grows food and sells it to people
  • Offer a full-season sustainable farming internship (details of these internships vary from farm to farm)
  • Operate your farm in a sustainable manner that fits with the Principles of Organic Agriculture – but farms are NOT required to be certified organic.
  • Send your intern(s) to monthly CRAFT field trips when available – field trip schedule to be determined with input from all participating farms
  • Participate in planning meetings for CRAFT North Eastern Ontario
  • Contributes a membership fee to assist with advertising costs
  • Farms are encouraged to host an “education day” for all CRAFT North Eastern Ontario interns on their farm.

Each farm may organize its internship as they see fit; however, all internships must involve an exchange or labour (by the intern) for education and hands-on farming experience (from the farmer).

If you would like to become a CRAFT farm in North Eastern Ontario, please contact: farmon@eatlocalsudbury.com or 705-521-6717.

Farms offering internships in North Eastern Ontario for 2010 are listed below:

Additional Farms Offering Educational Days for Interns (Time Permitting)