Organic BC

NOV 18, 2023: COWICHAN, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP
2023-11-18 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | The Hub at Cowichan Station, 2375 Koksilah Rd, Duncan, BC, V9L 6M5, 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 to navigate land sharing and lease agreements.
Our B.C. Land Matching Program Manager Darcy Smith and our Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands Land Matcher, Kiyomi Ito will be there to talk about how land matching supports land seekers and landholders, and share key questions to ask, legal considerations, and building and maintaining stable land agreements that are mutually beneficial.
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 1-5pm
Location: Quw’utsun Territories. Duncan, BC.
Learn more and register here: https://youngagrarians.org/landlinkcowichan2023

2023 BC Organic Conference
2023-11-07 - 2023-11-09 | Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, 273 Power St, Penticton, British Columbia, V2A 7K9, Canada
Early-bird registration is now open for the 2023 BC Organic Conference! Join us in Penticton from November 7 – 9 to reconnect, exchange ideas and learn from experts.
And, get ready to celebrate! It’s Organic BC’s 30th anniversary and we plan on making this conference the biggest and best yet! With a wide range of sessions, off-site farm tours, research facility tours, a packed trade show, and amazing organic meals, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Register now at: bcorganic2023.eventbrite.ca!
For full conference details, including sessions and schedule, visit: organicbc.org/conference

About the BC Organic Conference
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 before the growing season kicks into high gear.
The BC Organic Conference is open to anyone interested in organic agriculture, including Organic BC members, farmers looking to transition, researchers, students, like-minded organizations, and members of the general public. All are welcome!

2023 Organic Alberta Conference
2023-11-03 - 2023-11-04 | Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre, 2100 Premier Way, Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8H 2G4, Canada
Curious about different ways to farm? Register for the Organic Alberta Conference on Nov. 3-4 in Sherwood Park, the ultimate gathering for organic and regenerative agriculture enthusiasts! Explore sessions on soil health, grain marketing, climate resilience, cover crops, and collaborating to advance low-input and regenerative practices. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your knowledge!
TICKETS HERE: organicalberta.org/conference

OCT 28-29, 2023: CAWSTON, BC – WORK PARTY AT THE LOWER SIMILKAMEEN COMMUNITY FOOD HUB, FARM AND GARDEN
2023-10-28 - 2023-10-29 | 4275 Goodison Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4C6, Canada
You’re invited to a work party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden! Come out to lend a hand with fall 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 building shelves, digging, planting garlic, canning, cooking, and more. We can’t wait to gather with you and celebrate the season together!
Join for the whole weekend or as much as you’re able.

Date: October 28-29, 2023, weather-dependent. Join for the whole weekend or as much as you’re able.
Location: syilx Territory. Cawston, BC
Learn more and register here: https://youngagrarians.org/lower-similkameen-work-party

Grain Storage & Aeration Webinar
2023-10-26 08:00 - 09:15 | Online
Harvest is a great time to brush up on best practices and research on grain storage and aeration, to ensure your valuable crops are safe in the bins.
We’ll hear from Dr. Ron Palmer (bio and photo coming soon!) about his research and recommended strategies for using aeration fans to dry and condition grain.
Tickets: $20.00 +GST & Eventbrite fee
Click Here to Register
*No refunds. All registrants will receive a link to the recording in the event you can’t attend the live webinar.
*While we do our best to bring you the program as advertised, it is subject to change.

OCT 22, 2023: NELSON, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP
2023-10-22 13:00 - 17:00 | 4275 Goodison Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4C6, 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 to navigate land sharing and lease agreements.
Our B.C. Land Matching Program Manager Darcy Smith and our Columbia Basin Land Matcher, Nyree Marsh will be there to talk about how land matching supports land seekers and landholders, and share key questions to ask, legal considerations, and building and maintaining stable land agreements that are mutually beneficial.
Date: Sunday, October 22, 2023 | 1-5pm
Location: Traditional Sinixt, Ktunaxa & Syilx Territories. Nelson, BC
Learn more and register here: https://youngagrarians.org/landlinknelson2023

OCT 21, 2023: ARMSTRONG, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP
2023-10-21 13:00 - 17:00 | 4275 Goodison Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4C6, 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 to navigate land sharing and lease agreements.
Our B.C. Land Matching Program Manager Darcy Smith and our Okanagan Land Matcher, Pascale Schittecatte will be there to talk about how land matching supports land seekers and landholders, and share key questions to ask, legal considerations, and building and maintaining stable land agreements that are mutually beneficial.
Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 1-5pm
Location: Traditional Syilx and Secwépemc Territories. Odd Fellows Hall, 3005 Wood Ave, Armstrong, BC
Register: Please RSVP here – https://youngagrarians.org/landlinkarmstrong2023

Weed Management Field Day @ KPU Farm
2023-09-20 10:30 - 14:30 | KPU Farm, 5500 Garden City Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 2G9, Canada
On Wednesday, Sept 20th, join Organic BC at KPU Farm in Richmond for a look at different, innovative weeding tools and techniques, including weed steamers and cultivators. We’ll explore different sets of tools aimed at keeping weeds at bay in an efficient, labour-saving manner, with intros and demos of:

SW900 Steam Unit along with the different applicator heads available for different weeding goals and crops
Tilmor powered walk-behind cultivators and attachment tools
New Tilmor steerable, tractor-mounted cultivator

There will also be time for Q&A after each demo with reps from Steam n’ Weeds and Thiessen Tillage Equipment, a light lunch & refreshments, and an optional tour of the research and work happening at KPU Farm!
This event is free but registration is required. Save your spot here.

Organic Week 2023
2023-09-18 - 2023-09-24 | 4275 Goodison Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4C6, Canada
Save the date!
Canada’s National Organic Week is the largest annual celebration of organic food, farming and products across the country. Hundreds of individual events showcase the benefits of organic agriculture and its positive impact on the environment.

SEP 17, 2023: SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP
2023-09-17 13:00 - 17:00 | 4275 Goodison Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4C6, Canada
GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Are you a landholder looking for farmers? Are you a farmer looking for land? We want you!
Co-hosted with the Salt Spring Island Farmland Trust
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 to navigate land sharing and lease agreements.
Our Vancouver Island Land Matcher, Kiyomi Ito will be there to talk about how the B.C. Land Matching Program supports land seekers and landholders, and share key questions to ask, legal considerations, and building and maintaining stable land agreements that are mutually beneficial. Members of the Farmland Trust will be there to talk about the land access context on Salt Spring Island.
Date: Sunday, September 17, 2023
Time: Land Linking Workshop 1-3pm | Food Share Potluck 3-5pm
Learn more and register here: https://youngagrarians.org/saltspring-land-link/

Multi-Species Summer Cover Cropping and Grassland Set-Asides
2023-09-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Green Fire Farm, 3793 Gibbins Road, Duncan, BC, V9L 6E8, Canada
Agricultural producers in BC are invited to attend a ‘Multi-Species Summer Cover Cropping and Grassland Set-Asides’ field day in Duncan on September 13, 2023, from 1 – 3 pm. This field day will be hosted at Green Fire Farm with attendance from local agrologists and other industry professionals to speak about cover cropping and projects on Vancouver Island.
To learn more and to register for this free event, click here.
This event is coordinated by FarmFolk CityFolk with support from the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation.

SEP 10, 2023: COURTENAY, BC – FARM TOUR AT AMARA FARM
2023-09-10 15:00 - 19:00 | 4275 Goodison Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4C6, Canada
You’re invited to a Farm Tour at Amara Farm in Courtenay, B.C. If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about – or just want to check out what your local farmers are up to – join us for the event. Come out to connect with other farmers and food lovers, share a meal, and tour this powerhouse farm!
We’ll enjoy a farm tour from farmer-landholders Arzeena and Neil at Amara Farm, as well as a tour and introduction from leasing farmer Natasha who runs Minwaadizi Farm. Natasha and Arzeena were matched in 2022 through the B.C. Land Matching Program (BCLMP). We will hear about their farm start-up processes, ongoing collaborations, and the steps to building a successful land sharing relationship. As we tour Amara farm and learn about Arzeena and Neil’s veggies, fruits, and nuts, Arzeena will share her experiences and expertise with growing crops without irrigation and/or putting in dugouts. She and Natasha will also offer perspectives on the marketing cooperative they founded this year with two other farmers. Young Agrarians’ Co-op Coordinator, Emi Do, will also be at the event to chat with anyone who wants to learn more about co-ops. The day will wrap up with a shared potluck meal and informal time to socialize.
Farm tours connect farmers and farmland holders, and set them up to receive ongoing support through the B.C. Land Matching Program. Your regional Land Matcher will share information about how they can help you find a farmer for your land – or farmland where you can build your dream farm business. Both farmers seeking land and farmland holders thinking about sharing land are encouraged to attend – as well as anyone who loves food, farming, and getting out onto the land.
DATE: Sunday, September 10, 2023 • 3pm-7pm
Learn more and register here: https://youngagrarians.org/sep-10-2023-courtenay-bc-farm-tour-at-amara-farm/
We can’t wait to see you there!

Cover Crop Field Day at West Enderby Farm
2023-09-10 15:00 - 18:00 | 4275 Goodison Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4C6, Canada
You’re invited to a cover crop field day at West Enderby Farm! Come out to connect with other farmers and food lovers and dive deep into cover cropping. An optional potluck will follow the tour.

Discover the fundamentals of cover cropping and how it can benefit your soil, add nitrogen and build resilience on your farm. Farmers Paddy and Elaine have been farming their 40 acre site since 2011. They previously grew commercial quantities of organic carrots and cauliflower, and are now leasing some fields and putting others into cover crops. We will learn about innovations, challenges and successes with cover cropping, and how they can help cut back on your use of fertilizers, soil amendments and sprays, and add biodiversity to your farm.

DATE: Sunday, September 10, 2023 • 3-6pm PST

Learn more and register here: https://youngagrarians.org/cover-crop-west-enderby-farm/

SEP 10, 2023: QUESNEL, BC – SOIL FOREVER AT AUSTRALIAN RANCH LTD
2023-09-10 13:00 - 16:00 | 4275 Goodison Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4C6, Canada
You’re invited to a soil field day at Australian Ranch Ltd! Come out to connect with other farmers and food lovers and dive deep into soil health and nutrient management with agrologist Deepak Chugh. We will tour the farm and discover the fundamentals of soil health and how to manage nutrient cycling on your farm. We will learn about the 4R’s, soil biome, nitrogen management agronomy, and how to mitigate future economical/production challenges with better informed decisions. Snacks and refreshments will follow the tour, as well as an opportunity to explore the corn maze!

DATE: Sunday, September 10, 2023 • 1-4pm PST
Learn more and register here: https://youngagrarians.org/sep-10-2023-quesnel-bc-soil-forever-at-australian-ranch-ltd/

Cover Crop Field Day & Potluck at Kettle River Farm
2023-08-20 10:00 - 13:00 | 4275 Goodison Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4C6, Canada
You’re invited to a cover crop field day and potluck at Kettle River Farm! Come out to connect with other farmers and food lovers, share a meal, and dive deep into cover cropping.

Discover the fundamentals of cover cropping and how it can benefit your soil, add nitrogen and build resilience on your farm. Farmers Owen and Nancy have been farming in Grand Forks for 23 years, growing a variety of fruits and vegetables. We will learn about innovations, challenges and successes with cover cropping, and how they can help cut back on your use of fertilizers, soil amendments and sprays, and add biodiversity to your farm.

DATE: Sunday, August 20, 2023 • 10am-1pm PST

Learn more and register here: https://youngagrarians.org/aug-20-2023-grand-forks-bc-cover-crop-field-day-potluck-at-kettle-river-farm

Farm Tour at Big Bend Urban Farm in Burnaby, B.C.
2023-08-19 17:00 - 20:00 | 4275 Goodison Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4C6, Canada
You’re invited to a Farm Tour at Big Bend Urban Farm in Burnaby, B.C. If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about – or just want to check out what your local farmers are up to – join us for the event. Come out to connect with other farmers and food lovers, share a meal, and tour this beautiful farm!
This unique community farm hosts 8 different farm projects, many of which were supported through the B.C. Land Matching Program (BCLMP). They produce everything from vegetables and flowers to seeds and bee products, and these are marketed into many different sales channels. This event is a great opportunity to see what it looks like to have multiple farmers on one property and learn about the various ways collaboration is possible. We’ll enjoy a farm tour from Chris Thoreau, a seed farmer and microgreens grower who holds the main lease, as well as from other farmers on the land, including Good Times Growers and Make Do Acres. The day will wrap up with a shared potluck meal and informal time to socialize.
Fai Hui, the Metro Vancouver – Fraser Valley Land Matcher, and Emi Do, YA’s Co-op Coordinator, will be there to chat all things land access and co-operatives. Farm tours connect farmers and farmland holders, and set them up to receive ongoing support through the B.C. Land Matching Program. Fai will share information about how they can help you find a farmer for your land – or find farmland where you can build your dream farm business. Both farmers seeking land and farmland holders thinking about sharing land are encouraged to attend – as well as anyone who loves food, farming, and getting out onto the land.
DATE: Saturday, August 19, 2023 • 5pm-8pm
Learn more and register here: https://youngagrarians.org/aug-19-2023-burnaby-bc-farm-tour-at-big-bend-urban-farm
We can’t wait to see you there!

Multi-Species Rotational Grazing Field Day
2023-08-18 08:30 - 17:00 | Fresh Valley Farms, 1476 Mountain View Road, Armstrong, BC, British Columbia, V0E 1B8, Canada
Join us for a fun and informative day at Fresh Valley Farms in Armstrong learning about multi-species rotational grazing practices you can use on your farm. Beneficial management practices like cover crops and well-managed grazing can help to build soil, sequester carbon, improve pastures, increase crop yields and create a diversified ecosystem where plants and animals can thrive. We will start with the basics so beginners are welcome but more experienced grazers who are interested in optimizing their systems and improving their management practices will also benefit from this program.
Rotational grazing is a set of techniques used to control the time aspect of grazing that typically leads to overgrazing in a continuous grazing system. Livestock are moved into a defined area, typically called a paddock, where they have access to graze the plants in that area. They are then rotated to a new paddock while grazed plants have a chance to recover. The livestock are not moved back to that paddock again until the plants there have fully recovered. In this field day, we will discuss the key tools that you need to ensure a successful rotational grazing program:

Continuous movement
Portable infrastructure
Balance between grazing and rest
Correct stocking rate & stocking density
Appropriate species/breed

In addition to classroom learning, there will be hands on workshop stations and demonstrations on building, maintaining and troubleshooting electric fence infrastructure including:

Permanent high tensile fencing
Tying knots
Installing insulators
Grounding, energizers and troubleshooting
Portable electric fences and rotational grazing infrastructure

Farm tour including:

Moving cattle & poultry in a rotational grazing system
Fencing for pigs
Managing mineral & feed
Housing infrastructure
Cover crops

We invite farmers to join us and hear from our speakers, tour Fresh Valley Farms, see a variety of integrated livestock systems and learn about their rotational grazing program. Farmers will be able to meet other farmers in the area and learn about different operations. This will be an opportunity to hear from industry specialists, fellow farmers, and the owner/operator of our host farm.
Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/multi-species-rotational-grazing-field-day-tickets-679573742357

Farm Tour at Lauriston Farm in Smithers, B.C.
2023-08-13 14:00 - 19:00 | 4275 Goodison Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1W 4C6, Canada
You’re invited to a Farm Tour at Lauriston Farm in Smithers, B.C.! If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about – or just want to check out what your local farmers are up to – join us for the event. Come out to connect with other farmers and food lovers, share a meal, and tour this beautiful farm!
We’ll enjoy a farm tour from leasing farmers David and Bethany, as well as farmer-landholder Lesley, who were matched through the B.C. Land Matching Program (BCLMP), and hear about their farm start-up process and the steps to building a successful land sharing relationship. The day will wrap up with a shared potluck meal and informal time to socialize.
Farm tours connect farmers and farmland holders, and set them up to receive ongoing support through the B.C. Land Matching Program. Your regional Land Matcher will share information about how they can help you find a farmer for your land – or farmland where you can build your dream farm business. Both farmers seeking land and farmland holders thinking about sharing land are encouraged to attend – as well as anyone who loves food, farming, and getting out onto the land.
DATE: Sunday, August 13, 2023 • 2pm-7pm
Grab your spot here: youngagrarians.org/aug-13-2023-farm-tour-at-lauriston-farm-smithers-bc

Mid Summer Social at Sea Bluff Farm – Metchosin, BC
2023-08-05 16:00 - 19:30 | Sea Bluff Farm, 565 Wootton Rd, Metchosin, BC, V9C 3Z4, Canada
You’re invited to a Mid Summer Land Social at Sea Bluff Farm in Metchosin, B.C.! Come out to connect with other farmers and food lovers, meet your regional Land Matcher, and share a delicious meal.
Come ready to eat well and soak up the atmosphere. Robin and Sasha will focus on winter crops, so you’ll get a chance to see their farm easing into the transition from summer to winter. They can’t wait to share all their tricks and tips for growing a large diversity of crops all winter long. Most of all, they are thrilled to set their hoes down and have a chance to meet all the young (and old) agrarians.
As well, the regional Land Matcher will share information about how the B.C. Land Matching Program can help you find the perfect farmer for your land – or farmland where you can build your dream farm business.

Rotational Grazing Field Day
2023-07-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Spray Creek Ranch, 15045 Texas Creek Rd, Lillooet, BC, V0K 1V0, Canada
Join us for a fun and informative day learning about multi-species rotational grazing practices you can use on your farm. Beneﬁcial management practices like well-managed grazing can help to build soil, sequester carbon, improve pastures, increase crop yields and create a diversiﬁed ecosystem where plants and animals can thrive. Beginners are welcome but this ﬁeld day is geared towards more experienced grazers who are interested in optimizing their systems and improving their management practices. We will send out recommended reading/viewing material to all registrants prior to the event.
Rotational grazing is a set of techniques used to control the time aspect of grazing that typically leads to overgrazing in a continuous grazing system. Livestock are moved into a deﬁned area, typically called a paddock, where they have access to graze the plants in that area. They are then rotated to a new paddock while grazed plants have a chance to recover. The livestock are not moved back to that paddock again until the plants there have fully recovered.
In this ﬁeld day, we will discuss the key tools that you need to ensure a successful rotational grazing program:

Continuous movement
Portable infrastructure
Balance between grazing and rest
Correct stocking rate & stocking density
Appropriate species/breed

In addition to classroom learning, there will be hands-on workshop stations and demonstrations on building, maintaining and troubleshooting electric fence infrastructure including:

Permanent high tensile fencing
Building braces
Tying knots
Installing insulators
Grounding, energizers and troubleshooting
Portable electric fences and rotational grazing infrastructure

Farm tour including:

Moving cattle & poultry in a rotational grazing system
Managing mobile water, mineral, feed
Housing infrastructure

We invite farmers to join us and hear from our speakers, tour Spray Creek Ranch, see a variety of integrated livestock systems and learn about their rotational grazing program. Farmers will be able to meet other farmers in the area and learn about different operations. This will be an opportunity to hear from industry specialists, fellow farmers, and the owner/operator of our host farm. Lunch will be provided.

On-Farm Demonstration Research to Promote Cover Cropping in Blueberry Production
2023-07-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Virasat Ag, 3675 232nd Street, Langley, BC, V2Z 2H4, Canada
A collaborative field day between BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food, FarmFolk CityFolk and E.S. Cropconsult Ltd. FarmFolk CityFolk, in partnership with the Investment Agriculture Foundation, will highlight the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund and discuss the practice of cover cropping for blueberry production. The BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food and E.S.Cropconsult Ltd. will highlight their On-Farm Demonstration Research project that is evaluating different cover crop mixes for supporting biological pest control.
We invite farmers to join us and hear from guest speakers, tour Virasat Ag. Inc, see a variety of cover crops, and learn about their cover cropping program. Farmers will be able to meet other farmers in the area and learn about different operations. This will be an opportunity to hear from industry specialists, fellow farmers, and the owner/operator of our host farm.

Learn about cover cropping:
Cover cropping is an agricultural practice that involves planting crops specifically to improve soil health, increase climate adaptability and promote climate mitigation. Cover crops are grown primarily for the benefits they provide to the soil and the ecosystem and, when carefully chosen and managed, can be highly beneficial to producers. Benefits include, protecting the soil from erosion, suppressing weeds, reducing soil compaction, increasing soil organic matter, improving soil structure, increasing soil water-holding capacity, and enhancing nutrient cycling. In addition, cover crops can provide a habitat for beneficial insects, such as pollinators and predators of pests that can support improved crop pollination and biological pest control.

Learn about different programs and research projects:
The On-Farm Demonstration Research (OFDR) project, led by the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food and E.S. Cropconsult Ltd, provides support to producers to conduct farmer-led demonstration research to increase the adoption of regenerative practices and adapt to climate change. This field day will be a great opportunity to learn about OFDR and how you can do it on your farm! The host farm will speak to their experience setting up different cover crop mixes in blueberry alleyways to attract ground beetles for enhanced natural predation of pests.
The BC Living Lab, supported through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) program. ACS supports the integration of scientific research and farming operations, with the goal of increasing the adoption of effective practices and technologies that help farmers contribute to climate change mitigation and improve the natural environment. The BC Blueberry Council and the University of British Columbia will speak about what producer involvement may look like for the BC Living Lab in the next few years.
Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust (DFWT) helps farmers implement sustainable agricultural practices to improve productivity, and maintain areas of wildlife habitat on their farms. DFWT offers two programs with cost-share incentives to help farmers plant habitats for native bees. Learn more about their research and their Hedgerow and Field Margins Programs.
Snacks will be provided.
Click here to register on Eventbrite.

Farm Tour at Wild Flight Farm
2023-06-18 14:00 | Wild Flight Farm, 205 Rosemond Lake Road, Mara, BC, V0E 2K0, Canada
You’re invited to a Farm Tour at Wild Flight Farm in Mara, B.C. (just north of Enderby). If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about, and are interested in learning more about this renowned farm, join us for the event!

Farm tours connect farmers and farmland holders, and set them up to receive ongoing support through the B.C. Land Matching Program. Both farmers seeking land and farmland holders thinking about sharing land are encouraged to attend.

During this event, we’ll tour the farm in small groups to allow for a deeper personal interaction with the current owners, and lots of questions! There will also be a facilitated chat about transitioning farmland, and how the B.C. Land Matching Program can help. We’ll round out the afternoon with a shared potluck meal, and informal time for networking and socializing.

Wild Flight Farm is looking for an experienced farmer(s) to lease the farm land and purchase the thriving, organic farm business from the current owners. There is housing available on-site, and this well-established business is a farming cornerstone in the local community. Farmers who have experience managing farm operations, and are business-savvy and enjoy managing a team of capable farmers would be well-suited to this opportunity. More information on this opportunity can be found below the event details.

DATE: Sunday, June 18, 2023 • 2-6 pm PST

Learn more and register here: https://youngagrarians.org/farm-tour-at-wild-flight-farm/

Organic Innovation Series Screening
2023-03-21 19:00 - 21:30 | The Beer Farmers, 8324 Pemberton Meadows Road, Pemberton, British Columbia, V0N 2L2, Canada
On Tuesday, March 21st, join Organic BC at The Beer Farmers brewery in Pemberton for a screening of three virtual field days from the recently produced Organic Innovation Series. Dig into innovative farming practices that are strengthening operations and boosting resilience in the face of current challenges!
Featured farms include Helmer’s Organic Farm, Ice Cap Organics and Spray Creek Ranch.
After the screening, there will be a Q&A session with the featured farmers. Learn more about their practices, enjoy a bevvie and meet other local farmers!
This event is free but registration is required. Save your spot here.

BC Organic Agriculture Networking Event - Coast Region
2023-03-15 10:30 - 13:30 | Fraserland Organics and Barnside Brewing, 6655 60 Avenue, Delta, British Columbia, V4K 4E2, Canada
Tour Fraserland Organics’ specialized weeding equipment, followed by lunch at their on-farm brewery, Barnside Brewing Co.

On Wednesday, March 15th, join Organic BC and Fraserland Organics in Delta for an organic agriculture regional networking event!

Learn about weed control in grain and vegetable production
Tour weeding equipment (rotary hoe, tine weeder, camera-guided cultivators and more)
Lunch and social at Fraserlands’ on-site brewery, Barnside Brewing

This event is free but registration is required. Learn more and save your spot here.

Indigenous Food Sovereignty with Jacob Beaton
2023-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Online
Do you want to learn about Indigenous Food Sovereignty? Join for an in-depth conversation with Jacob Beaton, an award-winning Indigenous entrepreneur and leader!
In this conversation we’ll be diving into what Indigenous Food Sovereignty means and how to make it a reality. Jacob Beaton, who operates Tea Creek Farm in Kitwanga, BC, will be leading the discussion and sharing his own work starting a farm that puts land-based Indigenous food sovereignty at its centre.
We’ll discuss concrete steps to fight systemic racism and how to increase our own awareness of Indigenous food sovereignty and advocate for it more broadly. We hope you can join for a rich and engaging conversation!
Learn more and register here.

Grazing Management Workshop
2023-03-01 17:30 - 21:30 | Prestige Hotel, 4411 32 St, Vernon, British Columbia, V1T 9G8, Canada
The BC Forage Council and the North Okanagan Livestock Association are hosting a free Grazing Management Workshop on March 1st from 5:30 – 9:30 pm at The Prestige Hotel in Vernon, BC.
Join us to dig into advanced grazing principles, including topics such as forage supply analysis and carrying capacity of the land, animal nutrition and pasture staging.
To register for this free workshop please click this link to fill out the registration form or email info@bcforagecouncil.com to register or if you have any questions.

BC Organic Networking Event - Vancouver Island
2023-02-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Gladstone Brewing, 244 4th St, Courtenay, British Columbia, V9N 1G6, Canada
A chance for island organic growers to gather, network and discuss current issues.
Organic and organic-curious farmers are invited to join Organic BC and the Mid Island Farmers’ Institute at Gladstone Brewing in Courtenay for a fun time to connect with the organic community, compare stories about the epic 2022 season, discuss challenges and plan for the future.
The event will be held after the close of the Farmer Connect Conference, hosted by the Mid Island Farmers’ Institute on Saturday, Feb 25, 2023.
This event is free but registration is required. Save your spot at: eventbrite.ca/e/bc-organic-networking-event-vancouver-island-tickets-528716093067

Columbia Basin Mixer
2023-02-25 - 2023-02-26 | Wildflower School, 811 Stanley Street, Nelson, British Columbia, V1L 1N8, Canada
The Columbia Basin Mixer is happening February 25-26, 2023! Gather with farmers and food lovers on Sinixt, Ktunaxa and Syilx Territories in Nelson for two days of workshops and networking. In the spirit of Young Agrarians Mixers, this will be an opportunity to engage and connect with others, share ideas, and access the knowledge and experience you need to build your farm and business for success. Get ready to dive in deep and create future resilience within the Columbia Basin foodshed and beyond. The Mixer is open to everyone who wants to join.
To learn more about this event for new and young farmers visit: youngagrarians.org/cbmixer2023

Online Farmer to Farmer Discussion - Principles of Rotational Grazing
2023-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
Join experienced organic ranchers Tristan Banwell of Spray Creek Ranch and Steve Meggait of Fresh Valley Farms for a presentation on the principles of rotational grazing, followed by an interactive discussion on the finer points of the following topics:

Fencing – permanent perimeter, interior subdivision, smaller livestock fencing and layout options
Water – the use of irrigation systems, dedicated livestock water systems and portable tank systems
Winter Grazing – stockpile grazing, swath grazing and bale grazing
Annual Forages – fall planting for early spring grazing, warm season annuals and pasture cropping
Grass-finishing – how to keep ruminants on the gain with rotational grazing

Learn more and register for free at: eventbrite.ca/e/farmer-to-farmer-discussion-principles-of-rotational-grazing-tickets-495306514117

This project is supported by the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund. Funding for the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund was provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund.

BC Agriculture Networking Event - Exploring Agriculture in the Cariboo
2023-02-18 09:30 - 14:00 | Kersley Community Hall, 4829 Edwards Rd, Kersley, BC, V2J 6L7, Canada
Is farming in your DNA? On Saturday, Feb. 18th, come and investigate opportunities and challenges in a timely discussion with a panel of producers representing a broad range of Cariboo agriculture, from beef to berries to beets. The round table discussion will be followed by a catered lunch and updates on other agricultural initiatives in the region. Hosted in Kersley, BC by the Kersley Farmers Institute and Organic BC, with financial assistance from Community Futures North Cariboo.
Tickets are $20 + tax, including an annual membership to the Kersley Farmers Institute.
Learn more and get your tickets at: eventbrite.ca/e/bc-agriculture-networking-event-exploring-agriculture-in-the-cariboo-tickets-523148068957
