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SUMMARY:Seeding Rates and On-Farm Measurements
DESCRIPTION:Crop selection and seeding rates are an important strategy for optimizing yield. With the broad range of growing conditions in the Kootenays from soils to climate\, each farm needs to make their own decisions based on individual farm circumstance and goals. At this event\, we will hear producers who have experimented with seeding rates to hear what strategies they suggest to measure success and get the seeding rate right for your farm. \n  \nThis event is PART TWO of our series to foster and promote farmer led on-farm research.  PART ONE was Indicators of Soil Health and On-Farm Measurements. The next event in the series is PART THREE: How to Design Your Own ON-Farm Research Project (workshop). \n  \nFree! Register here. \n  \nPRESENTERS: \nWayne Ray\, forage producer in Vanderhoof\, will share his experience with trialing different crop varieties and seeding rates for optimal alfalfa yields. Read about Wayne’s project here.  \nTyler Morrison\, forage producer and rancher in Cranbrook\, will share his experience with trialing different seeding rates and varieties of Sorghum sudan grass. Read about Tyler’s project here.   \nDr. Catherine Tarasoff  of AgroWest Consulting will introduce producers to new research templates so that producers can plan and conduct their own on-farm research. The goal of the research templates is to inspire producers to experiment with methods to optimize farm production goals and think about practical methods to keep records and measure success. View the Grab & Go Research Templates here.  \nFunding for this event is provided by the Agriculture & Climate Initiative BC. 
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/seeding-rates-and-on-farm-measurements/
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: Okanagan Farm Flood Preparedness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn about flood risk\, preparedness and response. Begin your flood preparedness action plan. \n  \nAbout this event\n*NOTE: This is an interactive virtual workshop. Please only register if you can attend the live session. \nOkanagan farmers are invited to register for this free workshop to: \n-Increase your understanding of potential flood scenarios for your operation \n-Identify the areas and infrastructure on your farm that are most vulnerable to floods \n-Begin to populate your flood preparedness plan using the Farm Flood Readiness Toolkit \n  \nThe workshop\, hold over two 90 minute sessions\, will be led by Chris Marsh\, an emergency management professional with over 25 years of public service and public safety experience. \n  \nIt is being hosted by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and the Climate & Agriculture Initiative BC (CAI). \n  \nDAY 1: February 8\, 2022 = Okanagan Flood Risk & Response\, Assess your Risk and the Vulnerability of Your Assets \nDAY 2: February 10\, 2022 = Options to Protect Assets\, Livestock and Farm Worker Relocation or Evacuation \n  \nRegister at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-okanagan-farm-flood-preparedness-workshop-tickets-241295720997
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/virtual-okanagan-farm-flood-preparedness-workshop/
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SUMMARY:How to Design your Own On-Farm Research Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Attend this workshop to share your ideas about challenges and opportunities for your farm and farm production.   Do you have ideas of research you would like to pursue on your farm? During this workshop\, Dr. Catherine Tarasoff will support producers to work through ideas and share templates to help guide your work.  Come to the workshop ready to share your ideas! View the Grab & Go Research Templates here.  \nThis event is PART THREE in our series to foster and promote farmer led on-farm research.  Past events include:  PART ONE: Indicators of Soil Health and On-Farm Measurements   |  PART TWO: Seeding Rates and On-Farm Measurements.  \nFree | Register here  \n  \nWORKSHOP FACILITATOR: \nDr. Catherine Tarasoff  of AgroWest Consulting will introduce producers to new research templates so that producers can plan and conduct their own on-farm research. The goal of the research templates is to inspire producers to experiment with methods to optimize farm production goals and think about practical methods to keep records and measure success. View the Grab & Go Research Templates here. 
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/how-to-design-your-own-on-farm-research-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220216T090000
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SUMMARY:Pest Management Workshop for Small-Scale Vegetable Farmers
DESCRIPTION:BC vegetable growers: Join this interactive online workshop to learn about pest management frameworks using real pest examples.\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThis interactive online workshop offers vegetable growers an opportunity to learn about pest management frameworks using real pest examples that can be applied to the specific needs and concerns of your farm. \n  \nThe frameworks include: \n\nThe six key components of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)\nA problem-solving tool for disease-pest identification\nGuiding questions to aid in management decision-making\n\nThe session will also include plenty of time for Q & A. \n  \nInstructors\nMarjolaine Dessureault and Dru Yates\, IPM specialists with E.S. Cropconsult Ltd.\, will lead the workshop and guide participants through a new set of IPM guides for small-scale farmers they’ve developed in collaboration with BC growers over the last two years. \n  \nRegistration details\nThe workshop is available at no cost\, but registration is required. Capacity will be limited to 30 participants and the session will be held on zoom. \nIf you register and cannot make it\, please cancel your ticket to make space for other participants. The workshop will not be recorded. \n\nRegister at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pest-management-workshop-for-small-scale-vegetable-farmers-tickets-238774961337
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/pest-management-workshop-for-small-scale-vegetable-farmers/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Pest Management Workshop for Small-Scale Berry Farmers
DESCRIPTION:BC berry growers: Join this interactive online workshop to learn about pest management frameworks using real pest examples.\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThis interactive online workshop offers berry growers an opportunity to learn about pest management frameworks using real pest examples that can be applied to the specific needs and concerns of your farm. \n  \nThe frameworks include: \n\nThe six key components of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)\nA problem-solving tool for disease-pest identification\nGuiding questions to aid in management decision-making\n\nThe session will also include plenty of time for Q & A. \n  \nInstructors\nMarjolaine Dessureault and Dru Yates\, IPM specialists with E.S. Cropconsult Ltd.\, will lead the workshop and guide participants through a new set of IPM guides for small-scale farmers they’ve developed in collaboration with BC growers over the last two years. \n  \nRegistration details\nThe workshop is available at no cost\, but registration is required. Capacity will be limited to 30 participants and the session will be held on zoom. \nIf you register and cannot make it\, please cancel your ticket to make space for other participants. The workshop will not be recorded. \n\nRegister at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pest-management-workshop-for-small-scale-berry-farmers-tickets-238801320177
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/pest-management-workshop-for-small-scale-berry-farmers/
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SUMMARY:2022 BC Organic Conference
DESCRIPTION:The organic sector event of the year!\nEach 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. \nThe 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! \nKey an eye on our conference page for the latest details.
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/2022-bc-organic-conference/
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