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SUMMARY:Sep 6\, 2025: Smithers\, BC – Land Sharing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:GOT LAND? WANT LAND? If you’re looking to access farmland\, or are curious about sharing your land with a farmer\, then join us in Smithers on September 6th to start your land sharing journey with the B.C. Land Matching Program! \nWhy share land? The number of farmers in B.C. has been declining for several decades\, and thousands of local farms have disappeared. Farm operators are ageing out of farming and retiring\, but with the cost of farmland at an all-time high\, many new farmers can’t afford to buy land and continue their legacy. That’s why the B.C. Land Matching Program exists\, and our annual educational land sharing workshops offer an opportunity for farmers and landholders to connect with each other and learn how to share land. \nJoin Andrew – the Central-North Land Matcher – to learn how you can access land for farming or make your land available to a farmer. Andrew will guide you through a self-assessment activity to help you create an action plan for your own land sharing journey. You’ll leave the workshop with the knowledge\, resources and connections needed to turn your plan into reality! \nJohn Stevenson\, Regional Agrologist\, will also be in attendance to discuss a key consideration for farmers seeking land: access to water for irrigation. John will be available to answer questions about water licensing\, drought management and water storage solutions\, such as rainwater capture. \nWe need all hands on deck to tackle the challenges facing the agriculture sector in B.C. – come learn how land sharing can be part of the solution\, and how you can get involved! \nDATE: Saturday\, September 6\, 2025 • 1-4pm PDT \nLOCATION: Wet’suwet’en\, Takla and Dënéndeh Territory. The Old Church\, 3704 1 Avenue\, Smithers\, BC \nDIRECTIONS/PARKING: The Old Church is located at the intersection of King St and 1 Ave in Smithers. Free parking is available on the street outside the church. Carpooling is encouraged – if you are looking for or can offer a ride to or from the event\, you can organize carpooling through the Facebook event (coming soon). Please do not bring petsto the event. Kids are welcome! More information below. \nREGISTER: https://youngagrarians.org/land-sharing-smithers-sept-6-2025
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/sep-6-2025-smithers-bc-land-sharing-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 30th Annual Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields at UBC Farm – a three-hour wandering harvest festival that celebrates the connections between farmers and chefs\, field and table\, and farm folks and city folks. \n\nWith a wine glass and napkin in hand\, you will stroll from tent to tent\, sampling food and drink from some of the Lower Mainland’s finest chefs\, bakers\, food artisans\, vintners\, brewers\, distillers\, and other beverage producers. Your ticket covers all food and beverages\, allowing you to indulge in the best of Metro Vancouver’s vibrant local food scene. \nVIP EXPERIENCE: Elevate your Feast of Fields experience with our exclusive VIP package. VIP guests will enjoy one hour of early access to the entire event site starting at 12 pm\, providing a more intimate experience with all food and beverage presenters. Your VIP ticket includes a Feast of Fields Cedar Plate\, a guided site tour with a celebratory toast\, and access to an exclusive VIP check-in area with concierge services\, including purse and coat check. \nADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES: \n\nSouvenir cedar plates are available for purchase online in advance or for $10 cash on-site while supplies last.\nA silent auction featuring a variety of exceptional prizes\, perfect for food lovers and supporters of local agriculture.\nDonations to FarmFolk CityFolk are welcomed\, with charitable tax receipts provided for contributions.\n\nPARKING AND TRANSPORTATION: \n\nWe encourage guests to carpool\, bike\, or take transit.\nBike parking will be available inside the gates at UBC Farm.\nStreet Parking and Pay Parking lots are available on Campus. Please be mindful of signage. Parking at the University-Hill Secondary School is also available on Sundays.\n\nABOUT UBC Farm: UBC Farm is the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems’ main research\, teaching\, and learning space\, located on the traditional\, ancestral\, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people. \nEstablished by students in 2001\, the 24-hectare organically managed site includes crop fields\, orchards\, pasture\, Indigenous-led gardens\, and forest stands. It is a hub for agroecology research\, education\, and local food\, producing over 200 varieties of fruits\, vegetables\, and herbs\, as well as honey. \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nAll tickets are final sale.\nTickets will not be available at the gate.\nThis is a rain or shine event; please wear suitable footwear.\nNo animals are allowed on-site.\nAll participants 19 years and older with “adult” tickets must bring two pieces of valid ID to receive a wristband for alcoholic beverage sampling.\nThis is an all-ages event. Ticket holders under 19 will receive a water glass to sample non-alcoholic beverages. Children 5 and under attend free of charge.\n\nFor more information or further questions\, please contact our Event Coordinator at mvfeast@farmfolkcityfolk.ca. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the 2025 Metro Vancouver Feast of Fields and celebrating local food\, drink\, and sustainable agriculture with you! \n\n\nPurchase tickets here.
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/metro-vancouver-feast-of-fields/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250918T150000
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SUMMARY:Land Sharing Workshop – Cranbrook\, BC
DESCRIPTION:GOT LAND? WANT LAND? If you’re looking to access farmland\, or are curious about sharing your land with a farmer\, then join us in Cranbrook on October 18th to start your land sharing journey with the B.C. Land Matching Program! \nWhy share land? The number of farmers in B.C. has been declining for several decades\, and thousands of local farms have disappeared. Farm operators are ageing out of farming and retiring\, but with the cost of farmland at an all-time high\, many new farmers can’t afford to buy land and continue their legacy. That’s why the B.C. Land Matching Program exists\, and our annual educational land sharing workshops offer an opportunity for farmers and landholders to connect with each other and learn how to share land. \nJoin Nyree\, the Columbia Basin Land Matcher\, to learn how you can access land for a farm business or make your land available to a farmer. Nyree will explain how sharing land can be mutually beneficial for farmers and landholders\, as well as highlight best practices\, relevant regulations and considerations\, and tips for building and maintaining a successful land sharing relationship. \nYou’ll leave the workshop with the knowledge\, resources and connections needed to start your own land sharing journey! \n DATE: Saturday\, October 18\, 2025 • 1-3pm MDT \nLOCATION: Ktunaxa Territory. Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce\, 2279 Cranbrook Street North\, Cranbrook\, BC \nDIRECTIONS/PARKING: The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce is located at the intersection of 22nd Street North and Cranbrook Street North (Crowsnest Highway / Highway 95). Free parking is available in the parking lot\, or on the adjacent streets. Carpooling is encouraged – if you are looking for or can offer a ride to or from the event\, you can organize carpooling through the Facebook event. Please do not bring pets to the event. Kids are welcome! More information below. \nREGISTER: Please RSVP on Eventbrite
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/land-sharing-workshop-cranbrook-bc/
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SUMMARY:Fencing Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Join the Small-Scale Meat Producers Association for a free electric fencing masterclass. \nThis Masterclass is for experienced farmers\, ranchers\, contractors and professionals looking to advance their knowledge of electric fencing systems. \nNext course happening at Spray Creek Ranch in Lillooet BC on September 20th\, 2025. \nThere is no cost to register\, but you must fill out an application to reserve your spot. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/fencing-masterclass/
LOCATION:Spray Creek Ranch\, 15045 Texas Creek Rd\, Lillooet\, BC\, V0K 1V0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour and Potluck at Ntamtqen Community Garden and Food Hub
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a farm tour at the Smelqmix-led Indigenous food sovereignty project Ntamtqen Community Garden and Food Hub\, in Cawston\, BC! Young Agrarians is excited to collaborate with Ntamtqen for this tour and to continue to support such an impactful project. \nOver the summer\, there have been several new projects and expansions to the farm. We would love you to join us to hear about these developments from Dixon Terbasket and Hannah Field at Ntamtqen\, share a community potluck meal and celebrate the growth of this incredible Indigenous food sovereignty project and movement. Come check out the new expansions that are underway including a root cellar\, outdoor kitchen\, workshop\, and processing building as well as the flourishing orchards\, greenhouse and native plant nursery. \nWHEN: September 20\, 2025 | 10am-2pm \nLOCATION: Syilx Territory. Cawston\, BC (15 mins south of Keremeos) | Ntamtqen Community Garden and Food Hub \nDIRECTIONS: Unmarked driveway across the road from the Lower Similkameen Indian Band Health\, Administration and Community Gym. If coming from Cawston/Keremeos\, turn right into the driveway just before the Band Office and school (this turn)\, then take your first left and follow the driveway to Dixon’s house here. You will be able to see the tall tipi poles from the highway. \nREGISTER: Please register on Eventbrite.
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/farm-tour-and-potluck-at-ntamtqen-community-garden-and-food-hub/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250921T150000
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SUMMARY:Sep 21\, 2025: Land Sharing Workshop – Grand Forks\, BC
DESCRIPTION:GOT LAND? WANT LAND? If you’re looking to access farmland\, or are curious about sharing your land with a farmer\, then join us in Grand Forks on September 21st to start your land sharing journey with the B.C. Land Matching Program! \nWhy share land? The number of farmers in B.C. has been declining for several decades\, and thousands of local farms have disappeared. Farm operators are ageing out of farming and retiring\, but with the cost of farmland at an all-time high\, many new farmers can’t afford to buy land and continue their legacy. That’s why the B.C. Land Matching Program exists\, and our annual educational land sharing workshops offer an opportunity for farmers and landholders to connect with each other and learn how to share land. \nJoin Pascale – the B.C. Land Matching Program Manager\, and Nyree – the Columbia Basin Land Matcher\, to learn how you can access land for a farm business or make your land available to a farmer. They will explain how sharing land can be mutually beneficial for farmers and landholders\, as well as highlight best practices\, relevant regulations and legal considerations\, and tips for building and maintaining a successful land sharing relationship. \nYou’ll leave the workshop with the knowledge\, resources and connections needed to start your own land sharing journey! \nDATE: Sunday\, September 21\, 2025 • 1-3pm PDT \nLOCATION: Ktunaxa\, Secwepemc\, Syilx\, and Sinixt Territories. Grand Forks & District Public Library\, 7342 5th St\, Grand Forks\, BC \nDIRECTIONS/PARKING: The Grand Forks & District Public Library is located on 5th Street\, just off of Central Avenue in Grand Forks\, BC. Free parking is available in the library parking lot\, or on the adjacent streets. Carpooling is encouraged – if you are looking for or can offer a ride to or from the event\, you can organize carpooling through the Facebook event (coming soon). Please do not bring pets to the event. Kids are welcome! More information below. \nREGISTER HERE: https://youngagrarians.org/sep-21-2025-land-sharing-grand-forks-bc
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SUMMARY:Okanagan Feast of Fields
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 15th Annual Okanagan Feast of Fields at Luckhurst Farm & Distillery – a three-hour roaming harvest festival that celebrates the connections between farmers and chefs\, field and table\, and farm folks and city folks. \nWith a wine glass and napkin in hand\, you will stroll from tent to tent\, sampling food and drink from some of the Okanagan’s finest chefs\, bakers\, food artisans\, vintners\, brewers\, distillers\, and other beverage producers. Your ticket covers all food and beverages\, allowing you to indulge in the best of the Okanagan’s vibrant local food scene. \nVIP EXPERIENCE: Elevate your Feast of Fields experience with our exclusive VIP package. VIP guests will enjoy one hour of early access to the entire event site from 12pm to 1pm\, providing a more intimate experience with all food and beverage presenters. Your VIP ticket includes a Feast of Fields Cedar Plate\, a guided site tour with a celebratory toast featuring sparkling wine or a non-alcoholic option\, and access to an exclusive VIP check-in area with concierge services\, including purse and coat check. \nADDITIONAL FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES: \n\nSouvenir cedar plates are available for purchase online in advance or for $10 cash on-site while supplies last.\nA silent auction featuring a variety of exceptional prizes\, perfect for food lovers and supporters of local agriculture.\nDonations to FarmFolk CityFolk are welcomed\, with charitable tax receipts provided for contributions.\n\nPARKING AND TRANSPORTATION: \n\nThere is no parking at the farm or on Goodison Road by the farm property. Ticket holders will be directed to an off-site parking location and can take our free shuttle to the Feast location.\nWe will have a dedicated area for bike parking available.\n\nABOUT LUCKHURST FARM & DISTILLERY: Luckhurst Farm & Distillery is a six-acre property in the heart of the Okanagan Valley featuring forest\, hills\, and a charming water tower. Their on-site distillery produces handcrafted Vodkas\, Gins\, and Limoncellos\, and the farm is also home to rescued and adopted animals\, including Mini Horses\, Mini Fainting Goats\, Chickens\, and Ducks. With a focus on community and local connections\, the farm provides a welcoming setting for this year’s Feast of Fields. For more information\, visit luckhurstfarm.com. \nIMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION: \n\nAll tickets are final sale.\nTickets will not be available at the gate.\nThis is a rain or shine event; please wear suitable footwear.\nNo animals are allowed on-site. (Besides the ones living there)\nAll participants 19 years and older with “adult” tickets must bring two pieces of valid ID to receive a wristband for alcoholic beverage sampling.\nThis is an all-ages event. Ticket holders under 19 will receive a water glass to sample non-alcoholic beverages. Children 5 and under attend free of charge.\n\nFor more information or further questions\, please contact our Event Coordinator at okfeast@farmfolkcityfolk.ca. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the 2025 Okanagan Feast of Fields and celebrating local food\, drink\, and sustainable agriculture with you! \nPurchase tickets here.
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/okanagan-feast-of-fields/
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