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Join Farms at Work and Curve Lake First Nation&#39;s SMG Aquaponics Corp. for a tour of the brand new Curve Lake Aquaponics and Hydroponics facility.&nbsp; Explore how Shki Maajitaawin Gitigaanan (&quot;New Beginnings Farm&quot;), a 45,000-square-foot, band-owned operation in Curve Lake First Nation, is strengthening local food production, advancing Indigenous food sovereignty, and supplying fresh produce and farmed fish throughout the region. See how aquaponics and hydroponics work together in a highly efficient, low-water, zero-discharge growing system, learn how tilapia and leafy greens are produced year-round, and bring your questions about their systems and plans for the future! Be one of the first to see this modern facility and to learn from those who designed, built, and manage it.

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for joining this tour with Farms at Work. A big part of our mission is advancing education by providing opportunities for knowledge sharing among farmers and prospective farmers in the East Central Ontario area. This includes hands-on learning opportunities, access to expert knowledge, and resources that support both new and experienced farmers in building resilient, sustainable farm businesses. We welcome all who wish to learn with us! If you have any questions before the event, please contact: Katie Maitland, Education Manager, Farms at Work <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:Education@farmsatwork.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Education@farmsatwork.ca</a>

Join Farms at Work and Curve Lake First Nation's SMG Aquaponics Corp. for a tour of the brand new Curve Lake Aquaponics and Hydroponics facility.  Explore how Shki Maajitaawin Gitigaanan ("New Beginnings Farm"), a 45,000-square-foot, band-owned operation in Curve Lake First Nation, is strengthening local food production, advancing Indigenous food sovereignty, and supplying fresh produce and farmed fish throughout the region. See how aquaponics and hydroponics work together in a highly efficient, low-water, zero-discharge growing system, learn how tilapia and leafy greens are produced year-round, and bring your questions about their systems and plans for the future! Be one of the first to see this modern facility and to learn from those who designed, built, and manage it.

Farms at Work

Tour Curve Lake's Aquaponic/Hydroponic Systems

Curve Lake First Nation Indian Reserve No. 35

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