Organic BC

BX Farm Tour
2021-09-11 10:00 - 2021-10-03 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | The BX region of Vernon, BC, Canada
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 with lots of walking and hiking trails, and is the perfect place to get out and explore your own backyard.
The BX Farm Tour is hosted by the North Okanagan Land to Table Network, in partnership with funders, farmers and local supporters. Now in its inaugural year, the event features four local farmers, with more to be added in the coming years.
Drive, bike or walk the route and take an afternoon or a day. The BX Farm Tour is yours to explore, your way.
Get all the details at: https://landtotablenetwork.com/bx-farm-tour

Organic Week 2021
2021-09-13 - 2021-09-19 | Online
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 farming in BC. These were originally only available to attendees of the 2021 BC Organic Conference, but we’re releasing them to the public during Organic Week!

And a few of the many events being hosted by Organic Week:

#OrganicChat with Paddy Doherty, a BC organic farmer
Free film screening of The Seeds of Vandana Shiva
Regenerative Agriculture Panel Discussion

View and register for all of Organic Week’s events on their Eventbrite page, and keep an eye on the @choosecanadaorganic Instagram page for the latest contests and announcements.

Cook-Along With Chef Randle
2021-09-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Online
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 with Toasted Walnuts

Farmers Dion Wiebe from Rossdown Farms and Natural Foods and Molly Thurston of Claremont Ranch Organics will also join Chef Randle to provide insights on organic farming in BC. Plus, webinar participants will be entered into a draw for a chance to win 1 of 3 prize packages valued at $250+ each!

Feeding Growth: Scale Your Progressive Food Business Workshop Series
2021-09-23 13:00 - 2021-11-18 20:30 | Vancouver or online
This series of five workshops provides practical tips for progressive retail and packaged goods companies to reach and maintain success. Each workshop follows the Feeding Growth recipe: personable and caring food industry mentors share advice; participants engage in hands-on exercises; and the helpful community of progressive change-makers connects over tasty local food. The series culminates with a keynote event celebrating our graduates and the local food movement.

WORKSHOP DATES
1. Marketing & Branding: September 23, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., UBC Farm Yurt
2. Retail, Sales & Distribution: October 7, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Horizon Grocery + Wellness
3. Sourcing & Manufacturing: October 21, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Faculty Brewing
4. Financing & Growth, November 4: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Vancity Head Office
5. How to Integrate Sustainability into Your Business: November 18, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Lost & Found Cafe

ACCESSIBILITY
For our friends that are not in the Vancouver-area, we will be offering a remote viewing option. Each workshop takes place on a Thursday, and by the following Tuesday we will make a recording available to view for one week. Please select the remote-viewing option when purchasing your ticket(s). While we recognize you won’t be able to join us for the food, drinks, and networking that are part of the in-person events, we have offered a discounted rate for remote viewing and we look forward to connecting with you digitally.

WORKSHOP DETAILS
Find out more at FeedingGrowth.com, or register here.
The workshop series is open to all. No prerequisite required.

In-person Series

Full workshop series – $299.00; Vancity business members – $199.00; Squamish region businesses – $199.00*
Individual workshop – $89

Remote Series

Full workshop series – $149.50
Individual workshop – $44.50

*This offer is available to the first 10 Squamish businesses, and is designed for entrepreneurs operating anywhere between Britannia Beach and Pinecrest. Supported by the District of Squamish.
30% discount on purchase of second ticket for full workshop series or individual workshops. Discount only applies to $299 full workshop series and $89 individual workshop tickets. Message info@feedinggrowth.com for discount code

Land Social at Lohbrunner Community Farm Co-op
2021-10-03 15:00 - 18:00 | Lohbrunner Community Farm Co-op, 1152 Lippincott Rd, Victoria, British Columbia, V9C2Z6, Canada
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 Lohbrunner Community Farm, a cooperatively managed farm owned by FarmFolk CityFolk, which includes garden space for core co-op members as well as two market garden operations.
We’ll tour the farm, network, and look at the steps to building a successful land sharing relationship. Your regional Land Matcher will share information about how the B.C. Land Matching Program can help you find the perfect farmer for your land – or farmland where you can build your dream farm business.
Land Socials connect farmers and farmland holders, and set them up to receive ongoing support through the B.C. Land Matching Program. Both farmers seeking land and farmland holders thinking about sharing land are encouraged to attend – as well as anyone who loves food, farming, and getting out onto the land.

2021 Seed Webinar Series
2021-10-27 | Online
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 varieties available for the benefit of all Canadians. Join us for this national conversation about seeds in Canada!
All webinars are free! Register at seedsecurity.ca/en/programs/learn/online-events.

Investigating crop suitability for changing climate conditions
2021-11-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
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 pollinators to summer heat and drought, this series offers examples of adaptation in action.

Investigating crop suitability for changing climate conditions
As the climate changes, we are seeing shifts in average temperatures as well as increasing variability in weather and seasonal conditions. Crop selection is an important strategy for adapting to new climate conditions as well as improving resiliency as weather becomes less predictable. This session will discuss tools developed to support crop selection decisions, including phenological models for BC wine grape varieties and resources for on-farm research.

Presenters:
Tools and tips for doing your own on-farm crop trial research, Dr. Catherine Tarasoff, P. Ag., Agrowest Consulting Scientists
How phenological models for BC wine grapes can lead the way for choosing crops and varieties for a changing climate, Dr. Elizabeth Wolkovich, University of British Columbia
Session host: Shauna MacKinnon, Climate & Agriculture Initiative

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/investigating-crop-suitability-for-changing-climate-conditions-tickets-175838837697

BC Land Forum
2021-11-08 - 2021-11-25 | Online
CALLING ALL FARMERS AND LANDHOLDERS
Our second annual LAND FORUM is here!
We were thrilled to see so many of you in the community this summer at our on-farm Land Socials. The B.C. Land Matching Program team is super excited to welcome you back to learn together and take a deeper dive into information and interactive sessions about land sharing and starting a farm business. The Land Forum is accessible online so that we can reach you wherever you live and have Internet access. We can’t wait to share knowledge and online space with you all!
WHEN: November 8 – 25, 2021
WHERE: Online on unceded Indigenous territories across what is today known as B.C. Join us from the comfort of your couch, office, tractor, compost heap – wherever you find yourself able to tune in!
RSVP: Register for the Land Forum here and you’ll get access to links for all the webinars.
QUESTIONS: alex@youngagrarians.org | 1-855-561-4633

Agricultural water management in a changing climate
2021-11-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
In many parts of BC changing precipitation patterns and average temperatures are resulting in hotter and drier summers. These conditions increase the water needed for healthy crops and livestock while reducing the available water supply. This session will highlight projects that have been underway in very different parts of the provinces (Delta and the Kootenays) to implement proactive strategies for increasing agricultural water resilience.

Presenters:
Strategies for improving water conservation on farms: Lessons from the Kootenay-Boundary region, Andrew Bennett, Living Lands Agroecology
Modelling, monitoring and sharing salinity data for agricultural water management in Delta, Leisa Yee, Delta Farmers’ Institute and Andrew Nadler, Peak HydroMet Solutions
Session host: Emily MacNair, Climate & Agriculture Initiative

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/agricultural-water-management-in-a-changing-climate-tickets-175853772367

2021 BC Seed Gathering
2021-11-19 - 2021-11-21 | Online
Our BC Seed Gathering connects over 100 seed growers, advocates, and community organizers from across BC to build and align a strong provincial seed sector. Biennial seed gathering events increase the availability, supply, quality, and diversity of locally produced seeds through learning and engagement opportunities. We collaborate with stakeholders to build momentum from these gatherings for a broader impact on BC’s sustainable seed sector.
This year’s BC Seed Gathering will take place virtually from Friday, November 19th through Sunday, November 21st, 2021. Join us for a variety of seedy presentations, a tasting and recipe swap, live music, movie night, and more! Register here.
If you identify as Indigenous and would like to attend the event for free, please register with this link instead.

Climate Adaptation Research for BC Agriculture: Virtual Workshop 2021
2021-12-07 - 2021-12-09 | Online
Don’t miss this year’s Climate Adaptation Research for BC Agriculture virtual workshop. Over three mornings, presenters, panelists and participants will be gathering online from across British Columbia and beyond to discuss major climate impacts:

Extreme heat and drought
Wildfire risk and recovery
Carbon sequestration

Each daily topic will begin with presentations on the latest research. Panel discussions will follow to share how these issues are impacting BC farmers and ranchers, and pathways forward for adaptation and mitigation.
All sessions will be hosted on zoom.
Once you are registered you will receive zoom log in links for each session and session recordings will be shared with you later in December.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-adaptation-research-for-bc-agriculture-virtual-workshop-2021-tickets-191294175027

COP26 Climate Conference Report Back
2021-12-09 12:00 | Online
Seven NFU farmer leaders attended the UN COP26 Climate Conference in Glasgow in November. Join us December 9th for an NFUniversity session where several members of the NFU contingent will report back and help us understand what was accomplished, what needs to be done, how the process was flawed, the agreements made, the false solutions on offer, the power of civil society in the streets, and how the international COP process intersects with Canadian climate policy and the future of farming.
Sign up at: https://www.nfu.ca/nfuniversity/cop26-climate-conference-report-back

Organic Beef Supply Chain
2021-12-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
Are you interested in exploring opportunities and strategies to overcome supply chain barriers in the organic livestock sector in Canada?

About this Event
Join us for this one-hour webinar where we’ll be presenting and discussing the challenges experienced by producers and other relevant stakeholders in the beef supply chain and present a set of strategies for promoting the stability and growth of the organic sector. The findings have relevance for other livestock activities as well.
Simultaneous French interpretation is available.
This is the second webinar in our series of six supply chains:

Organic Carrots — Nov. 5 — Watch the recording
Organic Beef — Dec. 17 — Register today!
Organic Blueberries — Jan. 13 — Registration page coming soon
Organic Salad Greens — Jan. 28 — Registration page coming soon
Organic Oats — Feb. 11 — Registration page coming soon
Organic Field Peas — Feb. 25 — Registration page coming soon

There will be an opportunity for you to ask questions and share your own observations on the challenges and opportunities in the supply chain and the steps that are needed to support current production and future expansion.

2022 Organic Summit
2022-01-17 - 2022-01-21 | Online
About this event

COTA’s annual flagship event, The Organic Summit: The Future of Food is Organic is scheduled for November 22-26th!
This year’s theme addresses the current food systems need for a radical transformation and how organic helps confront many of these areas where change is needed.
Join us for an informative and thought provoking week of organic innovative thought leadership, trailblazing science and new initiatives in organic regenerative agriculture!
The Organic Summit will be a virtual, week-long series of star-studded and industry acclaimed speakers and panel discussions. Prepare for some participatory sessions too!
Our annual flagship event is designed to provide organic supporters and the community to further our learning collectively on how we can work together as organic leaders to shape the future of our food system.

Pacific Agriculture Show
2022-01-27 - 2022-01-29 | Tradex Exhibition Centre
The Pacific Agriculture Show will showcase the latest and most innovative equipment and technology for the agriculture industry. Join thousands of farmers and agri-food producers in comparing and investigating what over 300 exhibitors have to make your operation more efficient.
BC’s agriculture industry is unique in its diversity and the Show attracts an attendance from all the livestock and horticulture sectors including: dairy, cattle, poultry, equine, hogs, llamas, alpacas, to vegetable, berry, grape, bulb, ornamentals, hothouse, flower and shrub growing and more.
More details: https://www.agricultureshow.net

Seeding Rates and On-Farm Measurements
2022-02-02 10:00 - 11:30
Crop selection and seeding rates are an important strategy for optimizing yield. With the broad range of growing conditions in the Kootenays from soils to climate, each farm needs to make their own decisions based on individual farm circumstance and goals. At this event, we will hear producers who have experimented with seeding rates to hear what strategies they suggest to measure success and get the seeding rate right for your farm.

This event is PART TWO of our series to foster and promote farmer led on-farm research. PART ONE was Indicators of Soil Health and On-Farm Measurements. The next event in the series is PART THREE: How to Design Your Own ON-Farm Research Project (workshop).

Free! Register here.

PRESENTERS:
Wayne Ray, forage producer in Vanderhoof, will share his experience with trialing different crop varieties and seeding rates for optimal alfalfa yields. Read about Wayne’s project here.
Tyler Morrison, forage producer and rancher in Cranbrook, will share his experience with trialing different seeding rates and varieties of Sorghum sudan grass. Read about Tyler’s project here.
Dr. Catherine Tarasoff of AgroWest Consulting will introduce producers to new research templates so that producers can plan and conduct their own on-farm research. The goal of the research templates is to inspire producers to experiment with methods to optimize farm production goals and think about practical methods to keep records and measure success. View the Grab & Go Research Templates here.
Funding for this event is provided by the Agriculture & Climate Initiative BC.

VIRTUAL: Okanagan Farm Flood Preparedness Workshop
2022-02-08 - 2022-02-10 | Online
Learn about flood risk, preparedness and response. Begin your flood preparedness action plan.

About this event
*NOTE: This is an interactive virtual workshop. Please only register if you can attend the live session.
Okanagan farmers are invited to register for this free workshop to:
-Increase your understanding of potential flood scenarios for your operation
-Identify the areas and infrastructure on your farm that are most vulnerable to floods
-Begin to populate your flood preparedness plan using the Farm Flood Readiness Toolkit

The workshop, hold over two 90 minute sessions, will be led by Chris Marsh, an emergency management professional with over 25 years of public service and public safety experience.

It is being hosted by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and the Climate & Agriculture Initiative BC (CAI).

DAY 1: February 8, 2022 = Okanagan Flood Risk & Response, Assess your Risk and the Vulnerability of Your Assets
DAY 2: February 10, 2022 = Options to Protect Assets, Livestock and Farm Worker Relocation or Evacuation

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-okanagan-farm-flood-preparedness-workshop-tickets-241295720997

How to Design your Own On-Farm Research Workshop
2022-02-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Attend this workshop to share your ideas about challenges and opportunities for your farm and farm production. Do you have ideas of research you would like to pursue on your farm? During this workshop, Dr. Catherine Tarasoff will support producers to work through ideas and share templates to help guide your work. Come to the workshop ready to share your ideas! View the Grab & Go Research Templates here.
This event is PART THREE in our series to foster and promote farmer led on-farm research. Past events include: PART ONE: Indicators of Soil Health and On-Farm Measurements | PART TWO: Seeding Rates and On-Farm Measurements.
Free | Register here

WORKSHOP FACILITATOR:
Dr. Catherine Tarasoff of AgroWest Consulting will introduce producers to new research templates so that producers can plan and conduct their own on-farm research. The goal of the research templates is to inspire producers to experiment with methods to optimize farm production goals and think about practical methods to keep records and measure success. View the Grab & Go Research Templates here.

Pest Management Workshop for Small-Scale Vegetable Farmers
2022-02-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
BC vegetable growers: Join this interactive online workshop to learn about pest management frameworks using real pest examples.

About this event

This interactive online workshop offers vegetable growers an opportunity to learn about pest management frameworks using real pest examples that can be applied to the specific needs and concerns of your farm.

The frameworks include:

The six key components of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
A problem-solving tool for disease-pest identification
Guiding questions to aid in management decision-making

The session will also include plenty of time for Q & A.

Instructors
Marjolaine Dessureault and Dru Yates, IPM specialists with E.S. Cropconsult Ltd., will lead the workshop and guide participants through a new set of IPM guides for small-scale farmers they’ve developed in collaboration with BC growers over the last two years.

Registration details
The workshop is available at no cost, but registration is required. Capacity will be limited to 30 participants and the session will be held on zoom.
If you register and cannot make it, please cancel your ticket to make space for other participants. The workshop will not be recorded.

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pest-management-workshop-for-small-scale-vegetable-farmers-tickets-238774961337

Pest Management Workshop for Small-Scale Berry Farmers
2022-02-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Online
BC berry growers: Join this interactive online workshop to learn about pest management frameworks using real pest examples.

About this event

This interactive online workshop offers berry growers an opportunity to learn about pest management frameworks using real pest examples that can be applied to the specific needs and concerns of your farm.

The frameworks include:

The six key components of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
A problem-solving tool for disease-pest identification
Guiding questions to aid in management decision-making

The session will also include plenty of time for Q & A.

Instructors
Marjolaine Dessureault and Dru Yates, IPM specialists with E.S. Cropconsult Ltd., will lead the workshop and guide participants through a new set of IPM guides for small-scale farmers they’ve developed in collaboration with BC growers over the last two years.

Registration details
The workshop is available at no cost, but registration is required. Capacity will be limited to 30 participants and the session will be held on zoom.
If you register and cannot make it, please cancel your ticket to make space for other participants. The workshop will not be recorded.

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pest-management-workshop-for-small-scale-berry-farmers-tickets-238801320177

2022 BC Organic Conference
2022-02-27 - 2022-03-06 | Online
The organic sector event of the year!
Each year, members of the organic community come together at our annual BC Organic Conference. The event is a chance to visit with current and future leaders in the BC organic sector, exchange ideas, eat amazing meals, learn from experts, and return home inspired by our incredible community before the growing season kicks into high gear.
The BC Organic Conference is open to anyone interested in organic agriculture, including Organic BC members, farmers looking to transition, researchers, students, like-minded organizations, and members of the general public. All are welcome!
Key an eye on our conference page for the latest details.

UBC Soil Science Research Presentations and Farmer Discussions
2022-03-03 10:00 - 2022-03-08 13:00 | Online
Organic Vegetable Nutrient Management & Overwinter Soil Cover Strategies for Vegetable Producers

Join us for two online workshops in March 2022. Both workshops will include brief presentations of the results from four years of UBC regional field trials on twenty-five working farms. Research presentations will be followed by small-group break-out sessions focused on relevant skills, techniques, challenges, and opportunities.
Note: These workshops are designed to meet the needs of farmers from across B.C. We welcome researchers, students, and other professionals to join, however, we will be prioritizing farmer questions and preferences for break-out group discussions.
Workshops are hosted by the UBC Sustainable Agricultural Landscapes lab in collaboration with Organic BC.

Get full details and register at: ubc-soil-management-workshop-series.eventbrite.ca

Seed Saving 101 Workshop
2022-03-10 12:00 - 13:30 | Kamloops Food Hub, 185 Royal Ave, Kamloops, BC, V2B 8J6, Canada
Join FarmFolk CityFolk to learn more about garden design, seed saving basics, and some hands-on seed cleaning fun. Thursday, March 10th from 12-1:30pm at The Stir in Kamloops.
This event is free, with the option to donate to Butler Urban Farm. Advance registration is required: https://farmfolkcityfolk.ca/event/seed-saving-101-workshop

Kootenay Farm Flood Preparedness Workshop (Virtual)
2022-03-17 09:00 - 11:30 | Online
REGISTER HERE: https://kootenayfarmfloodprep.eventbrite.ca
NOTE: This is an interactive virtual workshop. Please only register if you can attend the live session.
Kootenay farmers are invited to register for this free workshop to:

Increase your understanding of potential flood scenarios for your operation
Identify the areas and infrastructure on your farm that are most vulnerable to floods
Begin to populate your flood preparedness plan using the Farm Flood Readiness Toolkit

This workshop will be led by Chris Marsh, an emergency management professional with over 25 years of public service and public safety experience.
It is being hosted by the Climate & Agriculture Initiative BC (CAI).
9:00 a.m -11:00 a.m. -All Producers (Including livestock producers)
11:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. -Additional content re: livestock protection, evacuation or relocation for any type of livestock producers

REGISTER HERE: https://kootenayfarmfloodprep.eventbrite.ca

Pacific Agriculture Show
2022-03-31 - 2022-04-02 | Tradex Exhibition Centre
The Pacific Agriculture Show will showcase the latest and most innovative equipment and technology for the agriculture industry. Join thousands of farmers and agri-food producers in comparing and investigating what over 300 exhibitors have to make your operation more efficient.
BC’s agriculture industry is unique in its diversity and the Show attracts an attendance from all the livestock and horticulture sectors including: dairy, cattle, poultry, equine, hogs, llamas, alpacas, to vegetable, berry, grape, bulb, ornamentals, hothouse, flower and shrub growing and more.
Learn more at: https://www.agricultureshow.net

Organic Gala & Leadership Awards Dinner
2022-04-20 18:00 - 22:00 | MeeT in Gastown, 12 Water Street, Vancouver, BC, V6B 4K7, Canada
COTA proudly presents the 2022 Annual Organic Gala & Leadership Awards.

About this event
Come toast this year’s innovative and inspirational organic leaders!
Come celebrate organic at COTA’s 2022 Organic Gala & Leadership Awards in Vancouver at MeeT Gastown. We are thrilled to host this year’s Organic Leadership Awards in person! Experience the finest organic dining while celebrating the successful advancement of the sector by honouring the leaders who have contributed to its success.
Join us for a decadent 4-course organic menu at MeeT Gastown, with organic wine, beer, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. Awards and speeches for this year’s 2022 Organic Leadership event will unfold over the course of the evening.
Purchase a table for your staff, friends and clients or join us individually at our spacious event. Network with other organic leaders in the industry at this long overdue in person event.
Dress code is semi-formal attire.

Evening Logistics
When purchasing your ticket, please choose whether you prefer a gluten free option. Please note, the entire menu will be vegan.

Location:
MeeT Gastown
Inner Courtyard, 12 Water St,
Vancouver, BC
V6B 4K7

Details and tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/organic-gala-leadership-awards-dinner-tickets-267799374137

Islands Agriculture Show
2022-07-06 08:30 - 2022-07-07 15:00 | Cowichan Exhibition Park, 7380 Trans-Canada Hwy, Duncan, BC, British Columbia, V9L 6B1, Canada
The largest agriculture tradeshow on Vancouver Island, bringing farmers, service providers, equipment dealers and the general public together to educate and share the latest ideas and farming technology.
Full details at: iashow.ca

Land Social and Farm Tour at Similkameen Nurseries
2022-07-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Keremeos, BC
You’re invited to an outdoor Land Social and Farm Tour at Similkameen Nurseries in Keremeos, 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 learn from farmers Josh Brown, Erik Knechtel, David Lemieux, and Dejan Nad of Similkameen Nurseries Ltd., an organic nursery business specializing in fruit trees. They are an operation on approx 20 acres of leased land. Established in 2015 in Cawston, BC, the business has grown to be one of the largest in the province, supplying orchardists, cideries, garden centres and backyard gardeners, with around 150 varieties of orchard fruit on their choice of many different rootstocks. They are currently producing about 70,000 units per year and have created this farm by developing an intimate network of land and equipment owners, as well as their progressive approach of empowering farm owner-operators. This is a dynamic, mutli-location farm tour, sure to inspire!
Get more details at: https://youngagrarians.org/jul-10-2022-keremeos-bc-land-social-and-farm-tour-at-similkameen-nurseries/

Land Social at Pilgrims’ Produce
2022-08-07 16:00 - 20:00 | Pilgrims’ Produce, 1568 Eagle Rock Road, Armstrong, British Columbia, V0E 1B7, Canada
You’re invited to an outdoor Land Social and Farm Tour at Pilgrims’ Produce – with local live musicians Root and Strings – in Armstrong, 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 and enjoy some live music, join us for the event.
Pilgrims’ Produce is a certified organic farm featuring fruit and nut orchards and 7 acres in market garden veggies – there’s lots to see here! The farm celebrated 30 years in 2021, and last year saw the land and farm transition from the founding farmers Robert and Kathryn Hettler to new operators, Dan and Kat Saxton.
We’ll tour the farm, network, and look at the steps to building a successful land sharing relationship. Your regional Land Matcher will share information about how the B.C. Land Matching Program can help you find the perfect farmer for your land – or farmland where you can build your dream farm business. And then we will share delicious food and enjoy a live music by Roots and Strings!
Land Socials connect farmers and farmland holders, and set them up to receive ongoing support through the B.C. Land Matching Program. Both farmers seeking land and farmland holders thinking about sharing land are encouraged to attend – as well as anyone who loves food, farming, and getting out onto the land.
More details at: https://youngagrarians.org/aug-7-2022-armstrong-bc-land-social-at-pilgrims-produce/

Feast of Fields 2022
2022-08-28 - 2022-09-18
Feast of Fields is FarmFolk CityFolk’s annual local food celebration and fundraiser, held each year on a different farm in Metro Vancouver, on Vancouver Island, and in the Okanagan Valley. Proceeds raised from these events allow us to develop and operate programs that connect, empower, and inspire people to strengthen BC’s sustainable food systems.
Feast of Fields is a wandering gourmet harvest festival that strengthens the connections between farm folks and city folks. With a wine glass and linen napkin in hand, guests stroll across farmers’ fields, through barns, past tractors, and around chicken coops, listening to live music, and tasting gourmet creations from top BC chefs, farmers, fishers, ranchers, food artisans, and beverage producers.

Vancouver Island: August 28, 2022
Metro Vancouver: September 11, 2022
Okanagan: September 18, 2022

Learn more at: farmfolkcityfolk.ca/feast-of-fields
