You’re invited to a socially-distanced outdoor Land Social at WoodGrain Farmer Cooperative in the Kispiox Valley! If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about, join us for the event. Be inspired and learn about the incredible farming that can be done on leased land! WoodGrain Farmer Cooperative is an organic, full-circle, […]
Regional seed companies often rely on contract growers to secure a diversity of vegetable, herb, flower, and heritage grain seeds for their consumers. The trusting and collaborative relationship between companies and contractors are at the heart of what works about regional seed systems. Join us for this dynamic and interactive session during which we’ll learn […]
Let’s talk about the climate crisis. The first episode in our two part mini series on climate change will explore nature based solutions – what even are they and what are we doing to try to implement them around the world? These natural climate solutions involve restoring and better managing ecosystems, from switching to restorative […]
Many of us are doing our best to lower our impact on the planet – taking shorter showers, bringing a reusable cup, supporting local and much more. However, in order to make a big difference in the climate crisis we need to move beyond individual efforts and mobilize our industries to make positive change. The […]
Young Agrarians presents the Business Bootcamp for New Farmers! This online, community-based program will give you the space and skills to write a stellar business plan for the farm of your dreams.
Nowadays, as we stroll up and down the aisles of the grocery store and peruse the weekend farmer’s market, we are confronted with a lot of choices. Organic certification, produced using biodynamic methods, grown on a no-till farm - but what do any of these mean? In this webinar we are going to be taking […]
A self-guided, self-paced tour of the food, farms and sights of Vernon’s BX region This fall, you’re invited to “Know Your Farmer, Explore the BX”—to connect with local food, to better know your farmers and how they are farming, and to explore all the BX has to offer. The BX is a rich agricultural region […]
The largest annual celebration of organic food, farming and products across the country! Here are a few things you can look forward to from Organic BC: A free Cook-Along with Chef Randle, featuring BC organic food and farmers. Register soon—space is limited! Free access to 25+ podcasts spanning all aspects of food systems and organic […]
Celebrate BC Chicken Month and Canada's Organic Week! Enjoy a FREE cooking lesson with Chef Trevor Randle and learn about organic BC foods and agriculture with a virtual webinar. Chef Randle will provide expert instruction as he guides you online through two delicious fall-inspired recipes: Organic Braised Moroccan Chicken with Couscous Organic BC Cider Poached Apples […]
You’re invited to a socially-distanced outdoor Land Social at Lohbrunner Community Farm Co-op in Langford, B.C.! If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about – or just want to check out what your local farmers and farm interns are up to – join us for the event. This event will tour […]
The global pandemic has shown that stewardship of seed and innovation in plant breeding have never been more important to support Canada’s seed security. Our 2021 webinar series will explore how farmers and plant breeders are working to save and improve important Canadian crop varieties, as well as the regional seed systems that make those […]
This session discuss tools to support crop selection decisions from phenological models to on-farm research trials. About this event This is the third session in a four-part Climate & Agriculture Initiative webinar series discussing major ways climate change is impacting BC farmers and ranchers and sharing resources and research enabling adaptation. From changing pests and […]
