Join us at Cinecenta on the University of Victoria Campus for a film about native seed restoration. The 60-minute film features beautiful imagery from the story of the native seed supply chain in the western United States. After the film, we’ll welcome local speakers: Kristen Miskelly and Dominique James from Satinflower Nurseries, to share knowledge […]
Are you interested in apprenticing on a farm? Join us for an info session to learn more about our Apprenticeship Program! Meet some of the amazing host farm mentors, ask questions about their farms, and learn more about the kinds of apprenticeships they offer and what a typical day is like for their apprentices. Bring […]
Join the BC Agricultural Climate Action Research Network online to connect with researchers, farmers, agrologists, and policymakers from across the province. Grow your network and participate in thought-provoking discussions on adapting to climate change challenges from farm to landscape scales. This multi-day workshop offers presentations, panels, and networking sessions exploring projects and research that are […]
Ever wonder how other farmers navigate day-to-day farming challenges? Looking for support to grow your farm business? Not sure where to get good farm advice? The second installment of the “Breaking Barriers: Growing Future Farmers Webinar Series” will explore these questions and more. Join us for a session focused on the incredible resilience, experiences and […]
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 […]
Get CanadaGAP Certification Ready! Are you interested in pursuing CanadaGAP certification but are feeling overwhelmed by the process? Concerned that certification will mean increased paperwork and operational complexity? Join us for two online sessions, where we’ll demystify this food safety certification for fruit and vegetable producers and open the door to the significant marketing opportunities […]
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.
The Wholesale-Ready Workshop Series is geared toward small and medium sized farmers in the North Okanagan and surrounding regions to network and share knowledge of how to grow for and sell to wholesale markets (e.g. distributors, institutions, processors, restaurants, caterers, schools etc.). This series will allow existing farmers to learn about opportunities to expand their […]
You’re invited to a series of virtual brainstorming and consultation sessions for BC farmers on February 6 and 11, 2025 to share your experiences, ideas, and insights into how the provincial and national policy landscape can better serve new and young farmers. We want to hear from YOU about what resources you have accessed to […]
Communication can make or break a land sharing agreement: good communication can open up worlds of possibility, while poor communication can cause the arrangement to fall apart. Join Pascale Schittecatte, Young Agrarians’ B.C. Land Matching Program Manager, and Nyree Marsh, Young Agrarians’ Columbia Basin Land Matcher, to learn how to communicate effectively while sharing land! […]
With many farmers retiring from farming, transition agreements (where one farmer is looking to pass on the management of their land and farm to a new generation) are becoming more and more common. So, what does a farm transition actually look like? Join Tristan Banwell (Spray Creek Ranch), Robin Tunnicliffe (Sea Bluff Farm), Yann Assemat […]
Calling all new farmers and farm policy nerds! Join us for the “Breaking Barriers: Growing Future Farmers” National Policy Jam: a coast to coast convening of new and young farmers, farmer organizations, farm policy leaders and allies looking to connect, learn and mobilize around better supports for new and young farmers. The Policy Jam will […]
