Do you need a business plan for your farm but do not know where to start? Check out the Business Bootcamp for new farmers! Join an incredible community of new and aspiring farmers as we work through creating the elements of a business plan that is fit for the farm of your dreams. We'll cover […]
On Monday, January 15th, join Organic BC for a free virtual workshop on the effective management of thistle and bindweed in multiple agricultural settings. Tailored for farmers engaged in grain, cattle and vegetable production, this online event features research trials and on-farm results from academics and producers—all with an emphasis on successful management techniques for […]
Join Young Agrarians for a webinar to learn about the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. Meet some of the amazing host farm mentors, ask questions about their farm, learn more about the kinds of apprenticeships they offer, and what a typical day/week is like for their apprentices. Bring your questions! Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Time: […]
Formerly called the Growers’ Short Course, the Lower Mainland Horticultural Conference is a three-day conference held in conjunction with the Pacific Agriculture Show in Abbotsford that provides producers the opportunity to get the latest information on research, farming practices and market opportunities from some of the industry’s most knowledgeable experts. The conference includes sessions on […]
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 […]
Join Leslie Anne St. Armour of RAVEN, Natasha Anderson of Minwaadizi Farm, and Julian Napoleon of Amisk Farm for a panel discussion on land back and Indigenous food sovereignty. In so-called British Columbia, 95% is “crown land”, and most is unceded; a small amount has been treatied back to Nations through the court system. What does […]
The Islands Agriculture Show is a two-day conference and trade show for horticultural and livestock producers of all sizes on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Held in conjunction with an agricultural trade show, the conference features sessions on crop production, livestock production, business planning, water management, and climate adaptation. The Islands Agriculture Show is […]
Join Darcy Smith, YA’s B.C. Land Matching Program Manager, to learn about the nuts and bolts of land access in B.C. Got Land? Want Land? This webinar will walk you through the A to Z of finding land or a farmer and developing a land sharing relationship. Learn about leasing in B.C., legal considerations, and […]
The Southern Interior Horticultural Show is a new B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food delivered project in partnership with the tree fruit and grape industries to provide producers the opportunity to get the latest information on research, innovation, and farming practices from some of the industry’s most knowledgeable experts. Held in conjunction with a horticultural […]
Join Kendall Ballantine, the founder of Marketing for Farmers and Central Park Farms to learn about how to market your new farm business. What’s the best marketing channel for your farm? Weekly CSA boxes, farmers’ markets, online sales, events or all of the above and more? Join this webinar to learn about the marketing channels […]
Please join us at beautiful organic livestock operation Fresh Valley Farms in Armstrong Feb 23 & 34 for our first annual “Meat Up” event and AGM! The event is free (dinner and lunch tickets may be purchased) and all are welcome! Check out a robotic pastured chicken house, have a look at the latest in […]
We're inviting farmers and supporters from across BC to come together for a weekend of connecting, learning, sharing, and building power together to protect BC's limited viable farmland. Rising prices, development, investor influence, and more are making it increasingly difficult for young farmers to get started. We envision a food system where farming is a […]
