Organic BC

Feeding Growth: Scale Your Progressive Food Business Workshop Series
2021-09-23 13:00 - 2021-11-18 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | 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

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

Organic Week 2022
2022-09-12 - 2022-09-18
The largest celebration of organic food, farming, and products across the country will take place September 12-18, 2022.
Here at Organic BC, we’re celebrating with our field day at Fresh Valley Farms, a cook-along with Chef Randle, the release of an exciting resource for organic producers, and some great giveaways. We’ll also be sharing webinars, screenings, contests and more from our partners across the country.
Follow us at @thisisorganicbc to stay in the loop, and visit organicweek.ca to learn more about this annual event.

Cook-along with Chef Randle
2022-09-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Online
Celebrate National Organic Week and BC Chicken Month! Enjoy a FREE cooking lesson with Chef Trevor Randle and learn about BC foods and agriculture with a virtual webinar from 5:30pm to 7:00pm on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
Chef Randle will provide expert instruction as he guides you online through two BC grown fall inspired recipes:

BC Organic Tomato Braised Chicken Tinga Tacos with Pickled Red Onion and Pico de Gallo
Organic Vanilla and Cinnamon Pudding

Chris Bodnar from Close to Home Organics will also join Chef Randle online to provide fun insights into BC farming. Plus, webinar participants will be entered into prize draws for a chance to win 1 of 3 prizes valued at $100+ each!

Register Now
Registration required. Click here to register now for this free cook-along. Be sure to download the recipes and shopping/equipment list below and gather the ingredients and supplies before the event.
Download recipes here: BC Organic Tomato Braised Chicken Tinga Tacos with Pickled Red Onion and Pico de Gallo and Organic Vanilla and Cinnamon Pudding
Download shopping/equipment list here: Shopping/Equipment List

Thank You
This event is an educational initiative of BCAITC. Special thanks to the event’s Presenting Sponsors, BC Chicken Marketing Board and Organic BC.

Field Day at Fresh Valley Farms
2022-09-18 10:00 - 2022-09-19 12:00 | Fresh Valley Farms, 1476 Mountain View Road, Armstrong, BC, British Columbia, V0E 1B8, Canada
On Sunday, Sept. 18th, join Organic BC for an in-person field day at Fresh Valley Farms!
Take a tour of the farm and learn about their rotational grazing practices, cover cropping and forage program, on-farm slaughter/cut/wrap, and field management, and dive deeper into the transition of one field to organic. You’ll also hear from guest speaker Percy Folkard, regenerative grazing consultant and instructor at Thompson Rivers University, and Greg Tegart, Range & Field Crop Agrologist and Consultant & Instructor at Thompson Rivers University for the Applied Sustainable Ranching Diploma program.
The event is free, but registration is required. Register here.
This project is supported by the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund. Funding for the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund was provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund.

Fraser Valley Field Day: Cover Cropping
2022-10-05 10:00 - 14:00 | ReFeed Farms & Davistead Farms, 21782 76B Avenue, Langley Township, British Columbia, V2Y 2S5, Canada
This field day is geared toward all BC farmers interested in learning more about cover cropping in agriculture.
Register here.
Cover cropping is a method of planting that helps build healthy soil and can be practiced in any farming operation. Cover cropping keeps the ground covered and helps with continued carbon sequestration in non-production areas. They significantly reduce emissions from nitrogen fertilizers by providing healthy nutrients to the soil. When carefully chosen and appropriately managed, cover crops can benefit production for farmers and help mitigate climate change.
Farmers will have a chance to see three large test plots with a cover crop mix planted with corn. Each plot receives a different application and is monitored for productivity. Soil sampling is done regularly, and data is recorded diligently to create a useful report when the trial ends. Farmers will have access to this data and information on how each plot performs. The field day will include a field walk to each plot where attendees can asses the cover crops growing, our host will speak about the process and results for each plot and answer questions, and additional guest speakers will lend their experience and expertise to support learning.
About the Host Farm
The ReFeed Farm is located in the heart of the Fraser River delta in Langley, BC. They work directly with partner farms to develop programs, best practices, and new products to help farmers build healthy soil and growing systems. ReFeed works with Davistead farms, a family-run business that has been farming in the Langley Township for over 100 years. Davistead raises dairy cattle, growing forage crops on their land for feed. ReFeed Farms utilizes acreage on Davistead Farms to experiment with growing cover crops amongst forage crops, monitoring for performance and changes in the soil. They plant a mixed cover crop species amongst their corn crop, on three plots that receive different applications.
Robby Gass
Robby Gass is the Soil Specialist at ReFeed Farms, bringing 25 years of experience in organic farming and deep expertise in soil microscopy and management. He has decades of experience in conventional farming and spent over a decade running an organic herb farm in South Africa. Robby broadened his in understanding and expertise with a series of roles as an educator and consultant in horticulture and organic farming while earning an MSc in organic farming from SRUC Glasgow University. He attended Dr. Elaine Ingham’s world-renowned Soil Foodweb School in Oregon where he was awarded a certificate in soil microscopy.
Drew Bondar
Drew is the Metro Vancouver Regional Agrologist for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and former Executive Director of Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust. Drew has years of experience working with farmers to enhance farmland for soil health and wildlife habitat. He is the Founder of a small business that rescues and delivers off-grade produce and has experience working across the food supply chain. With dual degrees in agroecology and civil engineering, Drew’s educational background has provided training in a wide range of disciplines from project management to soil biology.
Conley Keyes
Conley is a Regional Agrologist for Sea to Sky, Sunshine Coast, and Central Fraser Valley working in the Extension and Support Services Branch for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Conley has degrees from Northern Alberta Instituate of Technology and University of British Columbia is geological technology and agroecology and sustainable agriculture. Working previously as a junior agrologist, farm hand, and research assistant for UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems, Conley is dedicated to supporting the development of climate-friendly agriculture.
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Land Social & Tool School at Linden Lane Farms
2022-10-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Linden Lane Farms, 3850 Krestova Lower Rd, Krestova, BC, V0G 1H2, Canada
You’re invited to an outdoor Land Social and Tool School at Linden Lane Farms in Krestova (near Nelson). Linden Lane Farms operates on leased family land, as well as two other properties in the area, with agreements supported through the BC Land Matching Program. The thriving organic farm serves retail, Farmers Markets and consumers directly in the area through their CSA and on farm sales and also hosts one of three Kootenay Local Agricultural Society tool libraries.
If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about, as well as affordable tool rentals available, join us for this event and be inspired and learn about the incredible farming that can be done on leased land!
We’ll enjoy a light potluck harvest lunch, tour the farm and land opportunity, 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.
Afterwards, for those who wish to stay for Tool School, information about the Kootenay Local Agricultural Society (KLAS) Tool Library will be provided and show off the tools available for rent. Come see the equipment first hand! KLAS hosts three tool libraries across the Central Kootenay in Creston, Kaslo and Krestova!
Don’t miss out on this in-person social and educational and social opportunity open to everyone! If you’re interested in joining us on October 23rd, register now.
