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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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. […]
