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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
