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SUMMARY:Business Bootcamp for New Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a farm dream\, but don’t know how to make it a reality? Join the Business Bootcamp for New Farmers starting January 15\, 2025! This course is a great place to explore the viability of your farm dream\, figure out the details of your first growing season\, or investigate adding another enterprise to your current farm. ⁠ \n⁠You’ll have the opportunity to:⁠ \n\n⁠Discover the key elements of a successful farm business plan⁠\nGain insights from our panel of experts on your farm business⁠\nGet to know others in farm start-ups and share ideas⁠\nSet yourself up to access capital⁠\n\n⁠All farms and farmers are welcome – veggie\, cattle\, flower\, chicken\, seeds\, grains\, fibre\, berries\, and more – you name it\, we’ll make a business plan for it. ⁠ \n⁠Learn more & register here: youngagrarians.org/courses/business-bootcamp-for-new-farmers
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SUMMARY:On the Farm: Opportunities in CanadaGAP (@ Shuswap Organics)
DESCRIPTION:Get CanadaGAP certification ready! \nIn this unique on-farm session\, an auditor and a consultant will walk you through a mock audit of a certified organic operation\, using the CanadaGAP audit checklist. \nWe will help you build on your knowledge of CanadaGAP certification and the audit process by demonstrating what to expect during a CanadaGAP farm audit. And\, we will also share audit preparation tips to help you find success. \nBring your boots and clipboards and join us for a morning of practical learning on the farm! \nThis session will be outdoors and offered rain or shine\, please dress appropriately for the morning. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. \nAbout our Farm Host: Shuswap Organics \nShuswap Organics is nestled beside the Shuswap River in the North Okanagan. They are passionate about growing the freshest winter storage crops\, like carrots and beets\, straight from their certified organic farm. \nFarmer host Emily Jubenvill was featured in Organic BC’s recent miniseries on GAP certification\, which follows her effort to become GAP certified—the process\, the expense and the pain points. Tune into her journey on the Organic BC podcast\, or if you prefer to read\, check out the articles on our blog!
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/on-the-farm-canadagap-shuswap-organics/
LOCATION:Shuswap Organics\, 219 Grindrod Westside Road\, Grindrod\, BC\, V0E 1Y0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:ONLINE – GROWING KNOWLEDGE and ADAPTATION SUPPORTS
DESCRIPTION:Curious about farmer mentorship programs? Looking for technical support for your farm? Unsure where to start? Join Young Agrarians on March 5\, 2025 for a webinar on growing knowledge and adaptation supports for new and young farmers. \nThis important discussion will include speakers who will share information about existing farmer initiatives\, gaps in resources and programs\, and solutions to increase opportunities for capacity building and resources for new and young growers across the country.\nTogether we can break down the barriers that stand between new farmers and their dreams of successful\, sustainable farming enterprises. \nWHEN: Wednesday\, March 5\, 2025 | 12-2pm PT\, 1-3pm MT\, 2-4pm CT\, 3-5pm ET \nRegistration is free. Grab your spot here: https://youngagrarians.org/mar-5-2025-growing-knowledge-adaptation/
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/online-growing-knowledge-and-adaptation-supports/
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