BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Organic BC - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Organic BC
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://organicbc.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Organic BC
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Vancouver
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20230312T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20231105T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20240310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20241103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T031736
CREATED:20240816T152935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T192934Z
UID:9176-1727888400-1733943600@organicbc.org
SUMMARY:The Business Bootcamp for New Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the Young Agrarians Business Bootcamp for New Farmers\, starting October 2!\n\n\n \n\n\nJoin an amazing community of new and aspiring farmers as we navigate the key components of writing a business plan tailored for the farm of your dreams. We’ll delve into financial planning\, marketing\, risk management\, how to access capital\, and so much more. \n\n\n \n\n\nThe Business Bootcamp is geared towards individuals or farm teams who:\n\n\n \n\n\n🌱 Are planning on starting up an agricultural operation in the near future; or\n\n\n🌱 Are looking to expand an existing farm or hobby enterprise; or\n\n\n🌱 Want to start a new enterprise on an existing farm\n\n\n \n\n\nSound like a good fit? Head to our website to sign up: https://youngagrarians.org/courses/business-bootcamp-for-new-farmers
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/the-business-bootcamp-for-new-farmers/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://organicbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Young-Agrarians-Business-Bootcamp.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T031736
CREATED:20240927T163540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T175320Z
UID:9274-1730916000-1732739400@organicbc.org
SUMMARY:kinSHIFT’s Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:Have you been wanting to put reconciliation into action on your farm or in your community? Not sure where to start? Check out kinSHIFT’s Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation! It’s an online and interactive Indigenous-led learning experience for settler Canadians seeking a welcoming space to cultivate the courage and confidence to take action towards reconciliation. Funding is available for a limited time to subsidize the course cost for BC farmers. Don’t miss your opportunity to join this transformative experience. \nLearn more at youngagrarians.org/reconciliation-training-is-available-for-bc-farmers
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/kinshifts-elements-of-truth-before-reconciliation/
LOCATION:4870 Chute Lake Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1W 4M3\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/YA-Kinshift.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241107T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T031736
CREATED:20240919T193844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T152901Z
UID:9252-1730998800-1732820400@organicbc.org
SUMMARY:How to Start Farming
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about farming? Do you want to explore whether farming is right for you\, learn how to build community by growing food\, and discover tangible ways to positively impact the ecosystems around you? If so\, join Young Agrarians for their How to Start Farming course\, starting on Thursday\, November 7th.  \nThis 4-week program is open to anyone interested in farming—no prior experience required! It’s also a great opportunity for those new to Canada to learn the basics of farming in northern climates.  \nLearn more and register on their website: youngagrarians.org/courses/how-to-start-farming
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/how-to-start-farming/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/YA-How-to-Start-Farming.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241208
DTSTAMP:20260530T031736
CREATED:20240925T195014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T195014Z
UID:9267-1731715200-1733615999@organicbc.org
SUMMARY:Restoring Soil Health Course
DESCRIPTION:If you’re yearning for an in-person\, deep dive into Living Soil\, Composting\, Compost Extracts and Teas\, join Jo Tobias at Burnaby Community and Continuing Education from November 16th to December 7th. This four-day intensive is designed for ecologically-minded farmers and landscape stewards committed to improving plant and animal health. \nWHEN: November 16th\, 23rd\, 30th\, December 7th 2024 (Saturdays) 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nWHERE: Burnaby Community and Continuing Education – Riverway \nClick here to register: https://www.burnabycce.ca/courses/restoring-soil-health
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/restoring-soil-health-course/
LOCATION:4870 Chute Lake Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1W 4M3\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Restoring-Soil-Health.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20241116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T031736
CREATED:20241023T155216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T181312Z
UID:9396-1731765600-1731776400@organicbc.org
SUMMARY:Cowichan\, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Are you a landholder looking for farmers? Are you a farmer looking for land? We want you! \nJoin us for a workshop on the nuts and bolts of land access! Young Agrarians Land Linking Workshops bring together land seekers and landholders to network\, explore possible land matches and learn how to navigate land sharing and lease agreements. \nThis workshop will feature a panel discussion where you will hear from matched farmers and farmland holders\, plus a land access expert. Panelists will highlight key considerations for building and maintaining mutually beneficial land agreements. \nYou will learn the benefits of land sharing\, how to assess land for farming\, decision-making strategies for farm operations on leased land and tips for managing communication and relationships. There will also be ample time to network and speak directly with land seekers\, landholders and your regional land matcher\, Kiyomi Ito. \nBefore the workshop\, you’ll get access to an online webinar that covers land access basics. Check out the video beforehand and bring your follow-up questions to the panel discussion! \nDate: Saturday\, November  16\, 2024  •  2-5pm PDT\nLocation: Quw’utsun Territory. The Hub at Cowichan Station\, 2375 Koksilah Rd\, Duncan\, BC\nREGISTER: youngagrarians.org/nov-16-2024-cowichan-bc-land-linking-workshop
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/cowichan-bc-land-linking-workshop/
LOCATION:4870 Chute Lake Road\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1W 4M3\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/YA24-LL-COWICHAN.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR