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FEB 24, 2024: COLDSTREAM, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP

Coldstream Community Hall 9909 Kalamalka Rd, Coldstream, BC, Canada

GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Are you a landholder looking for farmers? Are you a farmer looking for land? We want you! Join us for a workshop on the nuts and bolts of land access. Young Agrarians Land Linking Workshops bring together landholders and farmers seeking land to network, explore possible land matches, and learn how […]

Agri-Tech Autonomous Weeders in BC

Online

In today's climate of staff shortages and high labour costs, herbicide resistance, and the desire for increased soil health, finding new, efficient and innovative ways to approach weeding is more important than ever. Join us as experts share information about a selection of autonomous weeding robots that are currently available in BC. Charlotte Mignol from […]

Water, Soil, Climate: Research and resources for BC farmers

Online

Virtual workshop - 9am-12:30pm, Feb. 27-29, 2024 Join us online for three mornings where we will explore how to adapt to the climate change challenges facing the agriculture sector. Hear from those working on the ground and learn about the research and programs emerging to support BC farmers. End each morning with a chance for discussion and […]

2024 BC Farmers’ Market Conference

Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver, BC, Canada

The BC Farmers’ Markets Conference is a once-a-year opportunity to get together with your farmers’ market peers from across the province to share best practices, learn from industry experts, build connections and gain inspiration to carry you through the 2024 farmers’ market season. Workshops, action labs, and networking opportunities have been designed to support farmers’ […]

NO-TILL FOR NEW FARMERS: MARKET GARDENING WITH FARMER JESSE

Online

Are you a new farmer exploring no-till practices? Join us and Farmer Jesse Frost, creator of the No-Till Market Garden podcast and host of the popular YouTube channel No-Till Growers for an introduction to growing with no-till methods and a Q&A session! WHEN: Monday, March 4th 2024 | 4pm PT, 5pm MT, 6pm CT, 7pm […]

Organic Vegetables and Soil Health: Trial Results and Opportunities

Online

Join this evening presentation to hear results from on-farm trials that have been looking at nutrient management and cover cropping practices on organic farms across southern British Columbia since 2015. You will also have a chance to learn about a new four-year trial, building on this work, that farmers can join this spring. Management practices […]

Pruning Workshop with Kanaka Bar Indian Band

You’re invited to a pruning workshop and potluck at Kanaka Bar! Join Young Agrarians for a day in the orchard learning how to prune various types of fruit trees, led by local farmer Ashala Daniel of Solstedt Organics. Afterward, attendees will enjoy a potluck lunch. WHEN: March 24, 2024 | 10am-3pm LOCATION: T’eqt”aqtn’mux & Nlaka’pamux […]

HOW TO START FARMING: AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE FOR THE FARM CURIOUS

Online

Are you curious about farming? We know that farming is easy to dream about, but it can be challenging to decide whether the lifestyle is right for you. Join Young Agrarians for How to Start Farming: An Introductory Course for the Farm Curious - an online, community-based program that will give you the space to […]

WORK PARTY AT THE LOWER SIMILKAMEEN COMMUNITY FOOD HUB, FARM AND GARDEN

We’re back with another work party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden! Come out to lend a hand with spring farm work and building infrastructure to grow Indigenous food sovereignty. Everyone is welcome to attend. There are a variety of tasks to do such as seeding, transplanting, building, cooking for the volunteers, […]

APR 27, 2024: BURTON, BC – Silvopasture Tour at McCormack Farm

Join Young Agrarians for a farm tour and potluck at McCormack Farm in beautiful Burton, BC! With 175 acres in production, McCormack Farm is one of the largest farms in the region to be integrating silvopasture practices - the combination of tree crop production with rotationally-grazed livestock.  This 120-year-old farm is in the process of […]

Innovative Cover Cropping Video Series Screening

Online

Join Organic BC for an evening of cover cropping with our new Innovative Cover Cropping video series. During this online screening, watch our recently completed video series, showcasing new and diverse cover cropping practices across three regions in the province, spanning five different sectors. Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/innovative-cover-cropping-video-series-screening-tickets-861799945837 Peace Region Dive into the work of the […]

Biodynamic Agriculture Society of BC AGM 2024 in Squamish Valley – Interactive Fun Event

Queen of the Peace Monastery 1021 Cloudburst Crescent, Garibaldi Highlands, BC, Canada

Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Biodynamic Agriculture Society of British Columbia Date: May 13, 2024 Location: Queen of the Peace Monastery, Squamish Valley, BC EVERYONE WELCOME!!!   Program: 11:00 Welcome at the farm/Introduction to the day 11:30 Questions and exchange of ideas. 12:00 Potluck lunch 12:30 AGM open to public (only members may vote) 1:15 […]