About Us:

Friends of the Central Experimental Farm (FCEF), also known as Friends of the Farm, is an organization of dedicated volunteers who care about The Farm.

We help to care for the Arboretum, the Ornamental Gardens and other public areas of the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

We work with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to maintain and enhance this beautiful green space for the educational benefit and enjoyment of the public. We also help to promote The Farm's historical and heritage significance.

We dedicate over 15,000 hours annually to this vital service. We are young and old, skilled and unskilled, from research scientist to garden lover; but we want to make a difference and enjoy doing it!