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SUMMARY:Autonomous Robots in Grape Production
DESCRIPTION:Join Organic BC to interact with the Naio TED straddle robot! Get a firsthand look at how this innovative tool is helping farmers improve soil health and tackle rising costs and labour shortages. \n\nAug 17th: Covert Farms Family Estate Winery\, Oliver\n\nRepresentatives from Vitis-Import\, the Canadian distributor of the Naio TED\, will discuss the latest advancements in agri-tech weeding technology in grape production. They will showcase and demonstrate the TED\, highlighting its capabilities using finger hoes\, inter-vine hydraulic tillage tools\, electric edging tools and more. \nA Q&A period will follow the demonstration\, and snacks and refreshments will be provided. \nThis event is free and open to anyone interested\, but registration is required. Register for the Covert Farms event in Oliver here.
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/autonomous-robots-in-grape-production/
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour and Potluck at Big Rock Ranch
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a Farm Tour and Potluck at Big Rock Ranch in Buffalo Creek\, 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 learn about mixed fruit and vegetable production\, beekeeping and raising poultry. \nWe’ll enjoy a farm tour from farmer Robin Hunt\, who farms on their family’s 148-acre ranch alongside their grandmother\, mother and a crew of working and companion animals. We will learn about their mission to grow nutrient-dense food\, enhance soil health and biodiversity and maintain landscape integrity. Touring Big Rock Ranch’s mixed vegetable and fruit crops\, we will also learn about their innovative irrigation practices and how they extend their growing season using greenhouses. They farm in a high elevation community that only has 80 frost free days a year\, so season extension is an important part of their farm’s sustainability. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions about land sharing\, collaboration and farming in their Cariboo climate! If you are a new or experienced farmer who is interested in family farm transition and want to understand what that looks like in practice\, we hope to see you there. The day will wrap up with a shared potluck meal and informal time to socialize with other farmers and farm-curious folks. \nLearn more and register here: https://youngagrarians.org/august-17-2024-buffalo-creek-bc-farm-tour-and-potluck-at-big-rock-ranch
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/farm-tour-and-potluck-at-big-rock-ranch/
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SUMMARY:Demo: Solar Powered Autonomous Seeders & Weeders
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about embracing autonomous agritech equipment in response to labour shortages\, rising costs and a desire for improved soil health? Or simply curious about the technology? Then join Organic BC at Van Eekelen Enterprises in Abbotsford on August 19th for a discussion and demo of autonomous seeders and weeders in agriculture! \nRepresentatives from FrontLink Inc.\, importers and distributors of various types of agritech equipment\, will be on hand to discuss the latest developments. They will also demonstrate the FarmDroid FD20\, a fully autonomous\, solar-powered seeding and weeding robot. The FarmDroid FD20 uses GPS to seed crops and subsequently weeds the crops it planted\, managing up to 12 rows at a time. \nFollowing the demonstration\, there will be ample time for questions and discussions\, and snacks and refreshments will be provided. \nThis event is free and open to anyone interested\, but registration is required. Save your spot at: eventbrite.ca/e/solar-powered-autonomous-seeders-and-weeders-tickets-929274273367
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/demo-solar-powered-autonomous-seeders-weeders/
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour and Potluck at The Plot Market Garden and City’s Edge Farm
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a Farm Tour and Potluck at The Plot Market Garden and City’s Edge Farm in Victoria\, B.C. If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about\, want to learn what it’s like to apprentice on a farm or host farm apprentices – 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 learn about farm start-up! \nWe’ll enjoy a farm tour from farmers Emily and Tyler at The Plot Market Garden\, who grow mixed vegetables on two acres of land including one leased acre that they found through the Young Agrarians U-Map. We will learn how Emily and Tyler set up their new leased acre this year\, deal with wireworm challenges and are trialing flowers and farm stand sales for the first time! After our tour of The Plot\, we will make our way to City’s Edge Farm just a few minutes away\, where head farmer Sol was matched with 3 acres of farmland in 2023 through the B.C. Land Matching Program. We will learn how Sol and her crew turned 3 acres from field to production beds in their first year on the land and how Sol grows vegetables\, herbs\, berries and flowers with the vision of building a diverse agro-ecosystem over time. The day will wrap up with a shared potluck meal at City’s Edge and informal time to socialize with other farmers and farm-curious folks. \nLearn more and register here: youngagrarians.org/august-24-2024-victoria-bc-farm-tour-and-potluck-at-the-plot-market-garden-and-citys-edge-farm
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/farm-tour-and-potluck-at-the-plot-market-garden-and-citys-edge-farm/
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour and Dinner at Babylon Farm
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a Farm Tour and Potluck at Babylon Farm in Surrey\, 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 delicious home-cooked meal and learn about growing sunchokes and luffa gourds! \nWe’ll enjoy a farm tour from leasing farmer Fadia Khouchaba\, who is the owner and operator of Babylon Farm Ltd. Fadia was matched to one acre of land in March of 2024 through the B.C. Land Matching Program (BCLMP). During the farm tour\, we will learn how Fadia and her family work together to grow mixed vegetables\, fruits and flowers during their first year on the land. We will also learn about Fadia’s specialty crops including sunchokes and gourds used for making luffas. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions about land sharing\, family farming and farm startup! If you are a new or experienced farmer who wants to learn more about farming on leased land\, we hope to see you there. The day will wrap up with a beautiful meal cooked by Fadia including a spit-roast whole lamb\, whole pig and Assyrian dolmas. During the meal\, there will be plenty of informal time to socialize with other farmers and farm-curious folks. \nLearn more and register here: youngagrarians.org/august-24-2024-surrey-bc-farm-tour-and-dinner-at-babylon-farm
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/farm-tour-and-dinner-at-babylon-farm/
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SUMMARY:Winnow Seed Co. Farm Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what a seed farm looks like at harvest time\, or what your vegetables would look like at the end of their life cycle? Join us for a tour of the gardens at Winnow Seed Co. to learn how seeds are produced!\n\n\n \n\n\nWinnow Seed Co. is a seed farm that produces certified organic\, open-pollinated vegetable\, herb\, and flower seeds in Krestova\, BC. There are very few local seed growers\, and even fewer that both produce and market all their own seeds direct-to-consumer\, as Winnow Seed Co. does. This is a rare opportunity to tour a seed farm in the peak of harvest season to learn how seeds are produced. In this 2.5 hour tour\, participants will have the chance to see a wide variety of plants going to seed\, learn about seed-cleaning tools\, and try out different seed processing techniques.\n\n\n \n\n\nDATE: Sunday\, August 25\, 2024 | 9am – 11:30am PST\n\n\n \n\n\nLOCATION: Sinixt\, Ktunaxa\, & Syilx Territories. Krestova\, BC\n\n\n \n\n\nSpots are limited! Reserve your spot here: youngagrarians.org/aug-25-2024-krestova-bc-winnow-seed-co-farm-tour
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/winnow-seed-co-farm-tour/
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour and Potluck at Blueberry Commons
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a farm tour and potluck at Blueberry Commons in qathet (Powell River)\, BC\, in collaboration with Vancouver Island University! The 16 acres of gardens\, forest and meadows have a long farming history in the community. For more than 50 years the Clancy family grew berries\, fruit and vegetables and raised animals as an integral part of the Wildwood farming scene. Today\, they have nearly an acre of blueberry crop\, and a thriving 2 acre market garden that supplies food to the local community. Join us for an evening of learning and connecting\, and stay for a potluck meal! \nWHEN: Friday\, August 30\, 2024 | 4-7pm \nLOCATION: Tla’amin Territory. qathet (Powell River)\, BC. \nReserve your (free) spot here: https://youngagrarians.org/aug-30-2024-qathet-bc-farm-tour-and-potluck-at-blueberry-commons/
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/farm-tour-and-potluck-at-blueberry-commons/
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