On February 25th, join the Small-Scale Meat Producers Association and Organic BC for a free online session on using intensive rotational grazing as a powerful strategy for weed control. Rather than viewing weeds as a burden, learn how to use livestock management to improve pasture health and suppress common weeds and invasive species. The session […]
Calling all farmers! Young Agrarians (YA) invites you to join us to share knowledge and connect with each other – towards growing the next generation of farmers. YA (un)conference-style Mixers are a great opportunity to support and connect with passionate new and young farmers in the YA network. Threads woven through the weekend include sustainable […]
Every year a community of farmers, gardeners, and nature-loving people celebrate a festival of Seed Blessing with dances, poems, eurythmy, story-telling, personal experiences and thoughts sharing, biodynamic preparations making, and a communal potluck lunch. This year the celebration is special as it includes a community blessing of a newly-built farm. The farmers prepare it as […]
Learn how to implement and improve electric fencing systems, discuss theory and best practices when designing new fences. The Small-Scale Meat Producers Association is hosting a 6-hour introductory electric fencing workshop next Monday at a certified organic orchard exploring seasonal livestock integration. Grazing mentors, Tristan Banwell & Julia Smith will guide participants through this fun […]
Learn how grassland set-asides can be incorporated into your crop rotation to rest and rebuild fields. This farmer-focused webinar will introduce the Grassland Set-aside program with support from Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust (DFWT) staff and local farmers. Hear first-hand from potato farmer Bill Zylmans and potato & blueberry farmer Jack Bates about their experience […]
On March 14 and 15, join us at Spray Creek Ranch in Lillooet for an immersive advanced electric fencing workshop tailored to producers who already understand the fundamentals and are ready to take their systems to the next level. Spray Creek Ranch is a certified organic operation managing poultry, sheep, pigs, cattle, and horses within […]
Join Young Agrarians and Brianna Lachance from AgSafe BC on March 17, 2026 for a practical webinar on positive communication and workplace culture! We’ll explore the critical role of positive communication and a healthy workplace culture in driving success across the agriculture sector. Participants will learn how fostering respectful, open, and clear communication can strengthen […]
Join Young Agrarians and Ntamtqen Community Garden and Food Hub on March 21-22 for their fourth annual spring work party in Cawston, BC! Come out to lend a hand with spring farm work and building infrastructure to grow Indigenous food sovereignty. There are a variety of tasks to do such as planting fruit trees in […]
Farm curious? Not sure where to start? How to Start Farming: An Introductory Course for the Farm Curious is here to help! This online course digs into the fundamentals of farming and provides practical, real-world insights into how you can get involved. If you’re exploring farming as a potential career, or simply want to understand […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Webinar to Explore Drought, Rising Costs, and Farm Resilience Free July 16 webinar will bring together growers, researchers, and industry experts to discuss the challenges facing agriculture today BURNABY, BC – Agrotek Industries, a BC-based Indigenous-led agritech company focused on soil health and sustainable agriculture solutions, is launching a new educational webinar […]
Join us for the 31st Annual Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields at UBC Farm – a three-hour wandering harvest festival that celebrates the connections between farmers and chefs, field and table, and farm folks and city folks. With a wine glass and napkin in hand, you will stroll from tent to tent, sampling food and […]
Join us for the 25th Annual Vancouver Island Feast of Fields at Heritage Acres – a three-hour roaming gourmet harvest festival that celebrates the connections between farmers and chefs, field and table, and farm folks and city folks. With a wine glass and napkin in hand, you will stroll tent to tent, sampling culinary creations […]
