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SUMMARY:Business Bootcamp for New Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a farm dream\, but don’t know how to make it a reality? Join the Business Bootcamp for New Farmers starting January 15\, 2025! This course is a great place to explore the viability of your farm dream\, figure out the details of your first growing season\, or investigate adding another enterprise to your current farm. ⁠ \n⁠You’ll have the opportunity to:⁠ \n\n⁠Discover the key elements of a successful farm business plan⁠\nGain insights from our panel of experts on your farm business⁠\nGet to know others in farm start-ups and share ideas⁠\nSet yourself up to access capital⁠\n\n⁠All farms and farmers are welcome – veggie\, cattle\, flower\, chicken\, seeds\, grains\, fibre\, berries\, and more – you name it\, we’ll make a business plan for it. ⁠ \n⁠Learn more & register here: youngagrarians.org/courses/business-bootcamp-for-new-farmers
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/business-bootcamp-for-new-farmers-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Camera-Guided\, Tractor-Mounted Weeding Equipment
DESCRIPTION:On March 3rd\, join Organic BC for an engaging online session featuring tractor-mounted\, camera-guided weeding equipment! This session is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights\, share experiences\, and get answers to all your questions about these weeding systems. \n\nReps from leading manufacturers (Carre\, Einbock\, Raven Industries and Lemken/Steketee) will present key specs and capabilities\nThree farmers will share their firsthand knowledge of how these systems have performed in different farming environments\, plus valuable tips for optimizing their use\nTake part in an interactive Q&A where you can ask questions directly to the reps and farmers and really dig into the challenges and advantages of this technology\n\nThis event is free but registration is required. Save your spot here.
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/camera-guided-tractor-mounted-weeding-equipment/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:On the Farm: Opportunities in CanadaGAP (@ Shuswap Organics)
DESCRIPTION:Get CanadaGAP certification ready! \nIn this unique on-farm session\, an auditor and a consultant will walk you through a mock audit of a certified organic operation\, using the CanadaGAP audit checklist. \nWe will help you build on your knowledge of CanadaGAP certification and the audit process by demonstrating what to expect during a CanadaGAP farm audit. And\, we will also share audit preparation tips to help you find success. \nBring your boots and clipboards and join us for a morning of practical learning on the farm! \nThis session will be outdoors and offered rain or shine\, please dress appropriately for the morning. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. \nAbout our Farm Host: Shuswap Organics \nShuswap Organics is nestled beside the Shuswap River in the North Okanagan. They are passionate about growing the freshest winter storage crops\, like carrots and beets\, straight from their certified organic farm. \nFarmer host Emily Jubenvill was featured in Organic BC’s recent miniseries on GAP certification\, which follows her effort to become GAP certified—the process\, the expense and the pain points. Tune into her journey on the Organic BC podcast\, or if you prefer to read\, check out the articles on our blog!
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/on-the-farm-canadagap-shuswap-organics/
LOCATION:Shuswap Organics\, 219 Grindrod Westside Road\, Grindrod\, BC\, V0E 1Y0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:ONLINE – GROWING KNOWLEDGE and ADAPTATION SUPPORTS
DESCRIPTION:Curious about farmer mentorship programs? Looking for technical support for your farm? Unsure where to start? Join Young Agrarians on March 5\, 2025 for a webinar on growing knowledge and adaptation supports for new and young farmers. \nThis important discussion will include speakers who will share information about existing farmer initiatives\, gaps in resources and programs\, and solutions to increase opportunities for capacity building and resources for new and young growers across the country.\nTogether we can break down the barriers that stand between new farmers and their dreams of successful\, sustainable farming enterprises. \nWHEN: Wednesday\, March 5\, 2025 | 12-2pm PT\, 1-3pm MT\, 2-4pm CT\, 3-5pm ET \nRegistration is free. Grab your spot here: https://youngagrarians.org/mar-5-2025-growing-knowledge-adaptation/
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/online-growing-knowledge-and-adaptation-supports/
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SUMMARY:On the Farm: Opportunities in CanadaGAP (@ KPU Farm)
DESCRIPTION:Get CanadaGAP certification ready! \nIn this unique on-farm session\, an auditor and a consultant will walk you through a mock audit of a certified organic operation\, using the CanadaGAP audit checklist. \nWe will help you build on your knowledge of CanadaGAP certification and the audit process by demonstrating what to expect during a CanadaGAP farm audit. And\, we will also share audit preparation tips to help you find success. \nBring your boots and clipboards and join us for a morning of practical learning on the farm! \nThis session will be outdoors and offered rain or shine\, please dress appropriately for the morning. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. \nAbout our Farm Host \nKPU Farm is a living laboratory for students learning about regenerative organic agriculture. It’s located on the Garden City Lands\, a 55 hectare (136 acre) park in the Agricultural Land Reserve\, just 250 meters east of KPU’s Richmond campus. \nThe farm highlights diversified\, sustainable\, regenerative\, and organic production practices adjacent to the population centre of downtown Richmond. Organic produce from the farm is sold at the a Kwantlen Street Farmers Market and through KPU’s campus cafeterias. Food is also donated to the Richmond Food Bank. \nDirections to the Event \nPlease view this map for details on how to best access KPU Farm by transit or car.
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/on-the-farm-opportunities-in-canadagap-kpu-farm/
LOCATION:KPU Farm\, 5500 Garden City Road\, Richmond\, BC\, V6X 2G9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Salmo\, BC – Ask a Land Matcher
DESCRIPTION:Looking for information or advice about leasing farmland? \nCome gather with your community to learn how you can access farmland or lease your farmland\, with support from the B.C. Land Matching Program. Nyree Marsh\, our Columbia Basin Land Matcher\, will share information and answer questions about leasing and sharing land\, the land matching process and farm transition. Nyree has been farming or working with farmers in the Kootenays since 2005 – she offers a wealth of local farming knowledge\, so bring all your questions! \nDATE: March 6\, 2025 • 6 – 8 pm PST \nLOCATION: Sinixt\, Secwepemc\, Ktunaxa & Syilx Territories. Salmo Valley Youth & Community Centre\, 206 Seventh St\, Salmo\, BC \nRegister here: https://youngagrarians.org/march-6-2025-salmo-bc-ask-a-land-matcher/
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/salmo-bc-ask-a-land-matcher/
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SUMMARY:National Policy Jam
DESCRIPTION:Calling all new farmers and farm policy nerds! Join us for the “Breaking Barriers: Growing Future Farmers” National Policy Jam: a coast to coast  convening of new and young farmers\, farmer organizations\, farm policy leaders and allies looking to connect\, learn and mobilize around better supports for new and young farmers. \nThe Policy Jam will be a fun and creative space to build connections\, share knowledge\, and grow solidarity. We will center discussions about barriers to entry for new\, young and underrepresented farmers\, gather feedback on draft New Farmer Policy Recommendations\, and build capacity by growing  the advocacy and policy skills. \nWHEN: March 15 – 16\, 2025 \nLOCATION: RKY Camp / Parham\, ON / Anishinaabe Algonquin Territory \nLearn more: https://youngagrarians.org/nationalpolicyjam \n#youngagrarians #newfarmers #youngfarmers #BreakingBarriers #NewFarmerPolicy #SustainableCdnAg \n[FR] \nAppel à tous les nouveaux agriculteurs\, nouvelles agricultrices et à toutes les passionné.e.s de politique agricole! Joignez-vous à notre Jam politique national « Surmonter les defis: Croissance agriculteurs pour l’avenir » : un évènement qui réunit des jeunes et des nouveaux agriculteurs et agricultrices d’un océan à l’autre\, des organisations agricoles\, des leaders en politiques agricoles ainsi que des allié.e.s qui désirent échanger\, apprendre et se mobiliser pour améliorer les soutiens qui leur sont destinés. \nLe Jam politique sera un espace amusant et créatif pour tisser des liens\, partager des connaissances et développer la solidarité au sein de l’écosystème de la relève agricole. Les discussions porteront sur les barrières à l’entrée pour les nouveaux agriculteurs\, et les agriculteurs et agricultrices sous-représenté.e.s; elles permettront de recueillir des commentaires sur les projets de recommandations politiques et de renforcer nos capacités en matière de plaidoyer et de politiques. \nQUAND : 15 – 16 mars 2025 \nOÙ : Camp RKY / Parham\, ON / Territoire de la Nation Algonquine Anishinaabe \nInformations : https://youngagrarians.org/nationalpolicyjam \n#agriculture #ferme #agroécologie #relèveagricole #jeunesfermiers #PolitiquesAgricole  #AgCanDurable
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/national-policy-jam/
LOCATION:RKY Camp\, 1194 Sugar Bush Ln\, Parham\, Ontario\, K0H 2K0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250319T180000
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SUMMARY:Grazing for Beginners: Starting Your Ranching Journey
DESCRIPTION:Are you a first-generation rancher looking to learn more about grazing and land management? Join Young Agrarians for a live session with Shayne Blosky of Double S Ranch Cattle Co. and Cody Spencer\, Bison Rancher and Land Steward\, as they share valuable insights into ranching and sustainable grazing.  \nIn this session\, you will have the opportunity to learn about: \n\nThe fundamentals of becoming a rancher and starting your operation\nRotational grazing and soil health management \nThe impact of responsible grazing on pastures\, ecosystems\, and animal well-being\nKey considerations and expert tips for new ranchers\n\nWHEN: Wednesday March 19\, 2025 • 6-7 PM PT\, 7-8 PM MT\, 8-9 CT \nLOCATION: Online – a Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered attendees. \nLearn more and register on our website: https://youngagrarians.org/march-19-2025-online-grazing-for-beginners-starting-your-ranching-journey/ 
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/grazing-for-beginners-starting-your-ranching-journey/
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