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SUMMARY:Demeter Canada Zoom Study Group
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the Centennial of Rudolf Steiner’s Agriculture Course\, Demeter Canada will host a Zoom Study Group every Wednesday evening at 5pm Pacific\, 8pm Eastern\, and 9pm Atlantic Time\, beginning January 10th\, 2024. Please tune in and invite your friends! \nWe will be using the Creeger/Gardner translation of the book of lectures “Agriculture” by Rudolf Steiner or its online version https://rsarchive.org/Lectures/GA327/English/RSPC1938/19240607p02.html \nModerator Allan Kuhn\, Camphill biodynamic farmer in Ontario \nContact: Larisa Knutsen of Demeter Canada at LarisaKnutsen90@gmail.com \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87235836167?pwd=VkRUbGxjbXBNYm1JdkVZYjUrTXBGZz09 \n“And when the seed that was brought to the ultimate degree of complexity has disintegrated into dust and forms a miniature chaos\, then the whole surrounding universe begins to work on the seed\, to leave its imprint and to build up whatever can be built up by the means of the influences coming from all sides of the universe.” \n~from Rudolf Steiner’s Agriculture Lectures\n \nFurther sessions: \nJan 17\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nJan 24\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nJan 31\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nFeb 7\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nFeb 14\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nFeb 21\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nFeb 28\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nMar 6\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nMar 13\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nMar 20\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nMar 27\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nApr 3\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nApr 10\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nApr 17\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nApr 24\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nMay 1\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nMay 8\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nMay 15\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nMay 22\, 2024 05:00 PM PST\nMay 29\, 2024 05:00 PM PST \n  \nAdditional Zoom details:\nMeeting ID: 872 3583 6167\nPasscode: 693417 \n Every Wednesday starting January 10\, 2024 05:00 PM PST \nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nWeekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMvdOygrT0rHNOgilfBM5fpft3xUs_XZy2K/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvrDgvEteTsR-ARpwEAIjCZ_zztiFcgo1ymxbpBQJ-NwXmMPYRKodsL-Dq \n—\nOne tap mobile\n+13863475053\,\,87235836167#\,\,\,\,*693417# US\n+15074734847\,\,87235836167#\,\,\,\,*693417# US\n—\nDial by your location\n• +1 386 347 5053 US\n• +1 507 473 4847 US\n• +1 564 217 2000 US\n• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\n• +1 646 931 3860 US\n• +1 669 444 9171 US\n• +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n• +1 689 278 1000 US\n• +1 719 359 4580 US\n• +1 253 205 0468 US\n• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US\n• +1 309 205 3325 US\n• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n• +1 360 209 5623 US \nMeeting ID: 872 3583 6167    /     Passcode: 693417 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kNTgDeX1m \n 
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/demeter-canada-zoom-study-group/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Islands Agriculture Show
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Islands Agriculture Show is delivered in partnership between the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food together with the Islands Agriculture Show Society. Funding for the conference sessions is provided in part by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership\, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. \nThe 2024 conference will include sessions on the following topics: \n\nOn-farm Meat Processing and Regulations\nEnterprise Budgeting & Economic Tracking\nNitrogen and Phosphorus Management on Vancouver Island\nScaling Up Poultry Production\nBuilding Healthy Soils\nIrrigation System Monitoring & Maintenance\nHedgerow Design for Pollinators and Pest Control\n\nPresentations will be recorded and available to registered attendees following the conference. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/islands-agriculture-show-2/
LOCATION:Cowichan Exhibition Park\, 7380 Trans-Canada Hwy\, Duncan\, BC\, British Columbia\, V9L 6B1\, Canada
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ORGANIZER:MAILTO:info@agrotekindustries.com
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SUMMARY:FEB 7\, 2024: ONLINE – LAND LEASING 101
DESCRIPTION:Join Darcy Smith\, YA’s B.C. Land Matching Program Manager\, to learn about the nuts and bolts of land access in B.C. \nGot 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. \nLearn about leasing in B.C.\, legal considerations\, and how to build and maintain mutually beneficial land agreements. Each step of the way\, you will get a taste of the services available to farmers and farmland holders through the B.C. Land Matching Program (BCLMP). \nThis webinar will focus on what it takes to build land sharing relationships with trust\, clarity\, and confidence – we will help you learn what questions to ask of yourselves and each other. Stick around to the end of the webinar to hear case stories of alternative land transitions that we hope will inspire farmers and landholders alike to envision what is possible! \nThis webinar is applicable to farmers of all production types and sizes looking to start or grow their farm business on leased land\, and all farmland holders who are interested in making their land available for agriculture. Bring your questions! \nDate: Wednesday\, February 7\, 2024  |  7-8:30 PM PST \nLocation: Online on Indigenous territories across what is today known as B.C. Join us from the comfort of your couch\, office\, tractor\, compost heap – wherever you find yourself able to tune in! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/feb-7-2024-online-land-leasing-101/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Southern Interior Horticultural Show
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHeld in conjunction with a horticultural tradeshow\, the two-day conference focuses on the apple\, cherry\, and grape sectors in B.C.\, featuring sessions on soil health\, water management\, cutting-edge production information\, pest management\, climate adaptation\, and innovative growing systems and new technology. \nThe Southern Interior Horticultural Show is being delivered in partnership with the B.C. Cherry Association\, B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association\, B.C. Grapegrowers’ Association\, B.C. Wine Grape Council\, Sustainable Wine Growing B.C.\, Wine Growers B.C.\, Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Program\, New Variety Development Council\, Okanagan Horticulture Advisors Group\, and Summerland Variety Corp. Funding for the conference is provided in part by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership\, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. \nPresentations will be recorded and available to registered attendees following the conference. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/southern-interior-horticultural-show/
LOCATION:Penticton Trade and Convention Centre\, 273 Power St\, Penticton\, British Columbia\, V2A 7K9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:FEB 21\, 2024: ONLINE – HOW TO MARKET A NEW FARM WITH KENDALL BALLANTINE
DESCRIPTION:Join Kendall Ballantine\, the founder of Marketing for Farmers and Central Park Farms to learn about how to market your new farm business. \nWhat’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 available to entrant (and seasoned) farmers. You will learn about the pros and cons of each marketing channel\, and develop the skills to identify which marketing channel(s) will best meet the needs of your farm and your customer base. We will share tips\, tricks and strategies for marketing your farm and its products through startup and beyond. \nThis webinar is geared towards farmers who are in the planning stages or first few seasons of starting their farm business. Bring your questions! \nDate: Wednesday\, February 21\, 2024  |  7-8:30 PM PST \nLocation: Online on Indigenous territories across what is today known as B.C. Join us from the comfort of your couch\, office\, tractor\, compost heap – wherever you find yourself able to tune in! \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/feb-21-2024-online-how-to-market-a-new-farm-with-kendall-ballantine/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Small-Scale Meat Producers "Meat Up" in Armstrong!
DESCRIPTION: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! \nCheck out a robotic pastured chicken house\, have a look at the latest in irrigation tech\, trial electric utility farm bikes\, take in an electric fencing demo\, and have a look at the newest mobile slaughter trailers coming to BC! Learn from speakers on the nuances of regenerative agriculture\, water policy and restrictions\, sustainability practices on ranchlands\, Environmental Farm Plans\, pastured poultry\, Farmgate slaughter licences\, and more. \nFind more details about the event at https://smallscalemeat.ca/2024-ssmpa-meat-up-armstrong-bc-feb-23-34/
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/small-scale-meat-producers-meat-up-in-armstrong/
LOCATION:Fresh Valley Farms\, 1476 Mountain View Road\, Armstrong\, BC\, British Columbia\, V0E 1B8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:NFU Convergence to Sow the Seeds of Farmland Protection
DESCRIPTION: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 viable career option\, land ownership is deconcentrated\, farmland is valued for growing food rather than being treated like an investment opportunity\, and where Indigenous nations have control over their traditional foodlands. \nAt this Convergence\, led by the National Farmers Union and organized in partnership with the Sierra Club BC\, we’ll bring together farmers\, activists\, and experts to discuss the challenges and solutions for making farmland accessible and sustainable for farmers. \nWe are beyond grateful to our sponsors\, Burdock and Co and the National Farmers Foundation\, for making this event possible. \nThere will be two $50 valued door prizes from Lee Valley Tools. \nThe weekend events will take place at the Fraser Common Farm Cooperative (Glorious Organics)\, an award winning cooperatively owned and operated farming collective which is on the unceded traditional and ancestral lands of the Kwantlen First Nation. \nThe schedule includes: \n\nMorning coffee and a fun activity to kick the day off at 12PM on Saturday\, and 9AM on Sunday\nEach day will include a workshop\, a guest speaker\, and a film screening from the Depth of Field project\nGuest speakers include Heather Pritchard of the Foodlands Cooperative of BC\, Julia Smith of the Small Scale Meat Producers Association\, and Tom Harrison of the Saskatchewan Treaty Landsharing Network\nWe will strategize and develop a campaign for farmland protection\nMorning coffe/snacks\, lunch and dinner are provided both days\, with options to bring potluck dishes\nOptions for fun activities on Saturday evening\n\nYou are responsible for your own evening accomodations\, and for getting yourself to and from the event. We will also try to arrange couch surfing and carpooling options where possible. \nIf you require financial assistance to attend\, please reach out and we’ll do our best to help. \nIf you want to support other farmers by subsidizing their travel costs to attend the event\, you make a charitable donate at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/national-farmers-foundation/ \n(* Please choose “BC Farmland Retreat Fund” from the drop down menu) \nMark your calendar and be part of this impactful event\, where we’ll sow the seeds of farmland protection and cultivate a brighter future for generations to come.
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/nfu-convergence-to-sow-the-seeds-of-farmland-protection/
LOCATION:Fraser Common Farm Co-op\, 1374 256 Street\, Langley Township\, BC\, V4W 2J4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:FEB 24\, 2024: COLDSTREAM\, BC – LAND LINKING WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:GOT LAND? WANT LAND? Are you a landholder looking for farmers? Are you a farmer looking for land? We want you! \nJoin 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. \nOur 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. \nDate: Saturday\, February 24\, 2024  |  2-6pm\nLocation: Traditional Syilx and Secwépemc Territories. Coldstream\, BC\nREGISTER: https://youngagrarians.org/landlinkcoldstream2024
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/feb-24-2024-coldstream-bc-land-linking-workshop/
LOCATION:Coldstream Community Hall\, 9909 Kalamalka Rd\, Coldstream\, BC\, V1B 1L5\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240226T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240226T113000
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SUMMARY:Agri-Tech Autonomous Weeders in BC
DESCRIPTION:In today’s climate of staff shortages and high labour costs\, herbicide resistance\, and the desire for increased soil health\, finding new\, efficient and innovative ways to approach weeding is more important than ever. Join us as experts share information about a selection of autonomous weeding robots that are currently available in BC. \n\nCharlotte Mignol from Naio Technologies will discuss the capabilities of their three autonomous weeding robots now available in Canada:\n\n\nThe Oz\, designed for small-scale to larger scale vegetable operations\nThe Ted\, tailored for vineyards and trellised fruits\nThe Orio\, developed for larger-scale vegetable crops.\nDemonstration videos will also be presented.\n\n\n\n\nKevin D. Vander Kooi\, a research technician at the University of Guelph in the Department of Plant Agriculture\, will share his firsthand experiences from trials involving the Naio Orio and the FarmDroid FD20.\nElise Smedbol\, the head researcher of weed science at the Research and Development for the Agri-Environment (IRDA)\, will present the outcomes of their recent three-year trials with the Naio Oz robot in corn\, beans\, and soy crops.\n\nThese researchers bring practical insights\, discussing the challenges\, limitations\, and successes encountered in their hands-on experiences with these machines.
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/agri-tech-autonomous-weeders-in-bc/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Water\, Soil\, Climate: Research and resources for BC farmers
DESCRIPTION:Virtual workshop – 9am-12:30pm\, Feb. 27-29\, 2024 \nJoin us online for three mornings where we will explore how to adapt to the climate change challenges facing the agriculture sector. Hear from those working on the ground and learn about the research and programs emerging to support BC farmers. End each morning with a chance for discussion and networking with the ACARN community of growers\, agrologists\, researchers\, policymakers and students. \n\nThe scope\, opportunities and projects of the new Regional Extension program launched by the BC Ministry of Agriculture & Food\nDecision making\, research and resources to adapt to drought and drier conditions\nApplied research and cover cropping resources to build soil health on BC farms\nCareer and training opportunities in the BC agricultural sector from becoming a professional agrologist to agri-tech and government program delivery\n\n\nThanks to funding by the BC Ministry of Agriculture & Food and CleanBC the workshop is available at no cost\, registration is required.\n\nWorkshop details and registration: watersoilclimate.eventbrite.ca
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/water-soil-climate-research-and-resources-for-bc-farmers/
LOCATION:Online
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