Thinking about embracing autonomous agritech equipment in response to labour shortages, rising costs and a desire for improved soil health? Or simply curious about the technology? Then join Organic BC at Van Eekelen Enterprises in Abbotsford on August 19th for a discussion and demo of autonomous seeders and weeders in agriculture! Representatives from FrontLink Inc., […]
You’re invited to a Farm Tour and Potluck at The Plot Market Garden and City’s Edge Farm in Victoria, B.C. If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about, want to learn what it’s like to apprentice on a farm or host farm apprentices – or just want to check out what […]
You’re invited to a Farm Tour and Potluck at Babylon Farm in Surrey, 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 are up to – join us for the event. Come out to connect with other farmers and food […]
Ever wondered what a seed farm looks like at harvest time, or what your vegetables would look like at the end of their life cycle? Join us for a tour of the gardens at Winnow Seed Co. to learn how seeds are produced! Winnow Seed Co. is a seed farm that produces certified organic, […]
You’re invited to a farm tour and potluck at Blueberry Commons in qathet (Powell River), BC, in collaboration with Vancouver Island University! The 16 acres of gardens, forest and meadows have a long farming history in the community. For more than 50 years the Clancy family grew berries, fruit and vegetables and raised animals as […]
Canada’s National Organic Month is the largest annual celebration of organic food, farming and products across the country. Hundreds of individual events showcase the benefits of organic agriculture and its positive impact on the environment. Organic represents a vibrant alternative food system and an alternative option for clothing, personal care and cleaning products. Learn more: […]
You’re invited to a Farm Tour and Potluck at Medley Organics in Summerland, BC! If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about – or just want to check out what your local farmers are up to – join us for the event! Come out to connect with other farmers and food […]
Looking for innovative and efficient ways to tackle increasing costs and labour shortages in your blueberry operation? Agri-tech weeding equipment could be a key part of the solution! To find out more, join Organic BC at Klaassen Farms in Chilliwack on Tuesday, Sept. 17th for a demo of autonomous, electric tractors in blueberry production. Representatives […]
Join Young Agrarians on September 22nd for a full-day farm tour of two innovative Creston farms that have been working hard to reduce their carbon emissions and improve the energy efficiency of their farm infrastructure. This event will include a morning farm tour at Full Circle Farm, a potluck lunch, and an afternoon farm tour […]
Join us for an evening of learning and connecting, and stay for a potluck meal at A Rocha! A Rocha Farm is a host farm in the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program growing over 50 vegetable crops (containing over 200 varieties) and an expanding flower field. They have 2.5 acres under production, which provides for a 170+ member […]
On October 6, join Organic BC, the Smithers Farmers’ Institute and local producers in Telkwa, BC for a day of on-farm fun and learning! Don’t miss: A tour of True North Acres, a small-scale, mixed operation farm incorporating rotational grazing of sheep, pigs, and chickens, alongside their vegetable market garden and honey bee operation. They’ll […]
On October 18th, join local producers and industry experts in Creston for a hands-on exploration of the benefits of cover cropping and rotational grazing! Brought to you in collaboration with Organic BC, the Small Scale Meat Producers Association, and Kootenay & Boundary Farm Advisors. During this event: Molly Thurston and Greg Evans of Kokanee Fruit […]
