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In 2011, I completed my first farming season and a Sustainable Farming Certificate at Everdale Organic Farm and Environmental Learning Centre. As part of a large farm team, I raised laying hens, cared for ruminant livestock, and produced 10 acres of vegetables for a CSA, farmers’ markets and wholesale. I also had the chance to tour over 30 farms in SW Ontario as part of the Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training (CRAFT) network.