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SUMMARY:Business Bootcamp for New Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Dreaming of starting or growing your farm business? \nRegistration is now open for the Young Agrarians Business Bootcamp for New Farmers\, starting January 21\, 2026!\nJoin a vibrant community of new and aspiring farmers as you dive into building a business plans for the farm of your dreams. Together\, we’ll explore financial planning\, marketing\, risk management\, accessing capital\, and so much more. \nThis course is designed for new farmers who:\n-Are planning on starting up an agricultural operation in the near future; or\n-Are looking to expand an existing farm or hobby enterprise; or\n-Want to start a new enterprise on an existing farm \nWHEN: January 21 to April 1\, 2026 on Wednesday evenings (5–7 pm PT\, 6–8 pm MT\, 7–9 pm CT\, 8–10 pm ET\, 9–11 pm AT)\nCOST: The suggested sliding scale is $250 – $350\, which is $25-$35 per session. You are welcome to contribute an amount that works for you. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. \nReady to dig in? Head to our website to sign up: https://youngagrarians.org/courses/business-bootcamp-for-new-farmers/ \n#youngagrarians #businessbootcamp #newfarmers #youngfarmers #farmbusiness #farmmarketing
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/business-bootcamp-for-new-farmers-3/
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SUMMARY:Young Agrarians BC Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Calling all farmers!  \nYoung Agrarians (YA) invites you to join us to share knowledge and connect with each other – towards growing the next generation of farmers. \nYA (un)conference-style Mixers are a great opportunity to support and connect with passionate new and young farmers in the YA network. \nThreads woven through the weekend include sustainable business management\, ecological and regenerative production\, farmer health and wrap-around-care\, policy change and Indigenous food sovereignty. \nYA mixers are known for the remarkable connections made: new possibilities for collaboration\, support\, sharing and cooperation. To make the most of this\, come with an openness to meet new people\, share something that you have to offer (like employment\, land or special skills) and something that you might need (such as specific tools\, crop planning models or mentorship). \nTHEME: The theme of the mixer is “Resilience in Relationships” – a gesture towards the interconnections that sustain us\, with the land and each other. Resilience is the work of a community\, not an individual\, and relationships bring us out of isolation and into connection. Resilience can be very practical – and this Mixer event seeks to connect us all better to skills\, resources\, practices and supports in a networked approach to navigate change together. \nWHEN: Saturday\, February 28 8:30am-9pm and Sunday\, March 1\, 2026 | 8:30am-4:30pm \nWHERE: This two-day event will be held in snpintktn\, at the Okanagan College campus of Penticton: 583 Duncan Ave W PC 256\, Penticton\, BC V2A 8E1 \nREGISTER: Please register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot.
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/bc-mixer-young-agrarians/
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SUMMARY:Electric Fencing Masterclass - Lake Country
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to implement and improve electric fencing systems\, discuss theory and best practices when designing new fences. \nThe Small-Scale Meat Producers Association is hosting a 6-hour introductory electric fencing workshop next Monday at a certified organic orchard exploring seasonal livestock integration. Grazing mentors\, Tristan Banwell & Julia Smith will guide participants through this fun and informative day at beautiful Claremont Ranch in Lake Country. \nThis hands-on workshop is designed for both livestock producers and crop growers\, including orchardists and vegetable producers who are curious about incorporating livestock into orchards or crop rotations. Seasonal grazing can offer significant benefits\, including improved soil structure\, increased organic matter\, enhanced moisture retention\, nutrient cycling\, weed suppression\, reduced mowing costs\, and more resilient agroecosystems. When managed properly through rotational grazing\, livestock can become a powerful soil-building and land management tool. \nUsing Claremont Ranch as a case study\, participants will learn the fundamentals of electric fencing systems\, including how electric fences work\, grounding systems\, energizer selection\, permanent versus portable fencing\, and species-specific design considerations for sheep\, cattle\, poultry\, and pigs. We will also discuss food safety regulations\, organic certification considerations\, and withdrawal periods that impact grazing orchards and crop systems. The workshop includes a substantial hands-on component where participants will install fencing and explore practical tools\, troubleshooting techniques\, and management strategies that support successful livestock integration. \nWhether you are raising livestock or growing crops and considering seasonal grazing partnerships\, this workshop will provide the foundational knowledge needed to design effective\, compliant\, and resilient electric fencing systems. \nLearn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/electric-fencing-masterclass-tickets-1982832189455 \nThis class is funded by the Climate Agri-Solutions Fund. Funding for the Climate Agri-Solutions Fund has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund.
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/electric-fencing-masterclass-lake-country/
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SUMMARY:How and Why to Grow a Grassland Set-Aside
DESCRIPTION:Learn how grassland set-asides can be incorporated into your crop rotation to rest and rebuild fields. \nThis farmer-focused webinar will introduce the Grassland Set-aside program with support from Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust (DFWT) staff and local farmers. \nHear first-hand from potato farmer Bill Zylmans and potato & blueberry farmer Jack Bates about their experience with this practice. We’ll share practical information like reccomendations for seed mixes and successful establishment. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-and-why-to-grow-a-grassland-set-aside-tickets-1982796066410 \nThis webinar is funded by the Climate Agri-Solutions Fund. Funding for the Climate Agri-Solutions Fund has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund. Learn more: bccaf.ca
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/how-and-why-to-grow-a-grassland-set-aside/
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SUMMARY:Electric Fencing Masterclass - Lillooet
DESCRIPTION:On March 14 and 15\, join us at Spray Creek Ranch in Lillooet for an immersive advanced electric fencing workshop tailored to producers who already understand the fundamentals and are ready to take their systems to the next level. Spray Creek Ranch is a certified organic operation managing poultry\, sheep\, pigs\, cattle\, and horses within a dynamic rotational grazing system\, making it an ideal real-world classroom for applied fence design. \nDuring the half-day classroom session\, we will explore high-tensile perimeter construction\, brace systems\, advanced grounding strategies\, load calculation\, long-distance power transmission\, predator offsets\, and designing multi-paddock systems that reduce labour while improving performance. We will also examine how fencing supports rotational grazing\, wildlife management\, winter resilience\, and long-term infrastructure planning. \nThe full hands-on day will focus on demonstrations and building and testing systems in the field. We will construct corner and brace assemblies\, tension and tie high-tensile wire\, install grounding systems\, diagnose faults\, and evaluate power under vegetation and load pressure. This workshop is designed to help producers engineer fencing systems that are durable\, scalable\, and capable of performing under real operational stress. \nIt may be helpful for participants to review our series of instructional electric fencing videos available on YouTube. \nLearn more and register here: https://www.smallscalemeat.ca/fencing-masterclass \nThis class is funded by the Climate Agri-Solutions Fund. Funding for the Climate Agri-Solutions Fund has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund.
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SUMMARY:Positive Communication & Workplace Culture in Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Join Young Agrarians and Brianna Lachance from AgSafe BC on March 17\, 2026 for a practical webinar on positive communication and workplace culture! \nWe’ll explore the critical role of positive communication and a healthy workplace culture in driving success across the agriculture sector. Participants will learn how fostering respectful\, open\, and clear communication can strengthen team dynamics\, improve productivity\, and support staff retention\, especially in the often high-pressure\, seasonal\, and multi-generational environments common in agriculture. \nKey topics we’ll cover:\n🌾Effective communication techniques for diverse teams (including cross-cultural and multilingual workforces)\n🌾Conflict resolution strategies specific to farm and agribusiness settings\n🌾Building a culture of respect and inclusion\n🌾Creating clear roles and expectations to reduce misunderstandings and improve accountability\n🌾Practical tools (like AgLife) for promoting mental wellness and reducing stress in rural workplaces \nWe hope you can join us! \n⏰ WHEN: March 17\, 2026 • 5:30 PT\, 6:30 MT\, 7:30 CT\, 8:30 ET\, 9:30 AT \n📍LOCATION: Online – Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees.⁠ \nRegister here: youngagrarians.org/events/march-17-2026-online-positive-communication-workplace-culture-in-agriculture \n#youngagrarians
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/positive-communication-workplace-culture-in-agriculture/
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SUMMARY:Work Party at Ntamtqen Community Garden and Food Hub
DESCRIPTION:Join Young Agrarians and Ntamtqen Community Garden and Food Hub on March 21-22 for their fourth annual spring work party in Cawston\, BC! \nCome out to lend a hand with spring farm work and building infrastructure to grow Indigenous food sovereignty. There are a variety of tasks to do such as planting fruit trees in the new orchard (we planted one very successfully last year with YA volunteers!)\, pruning\, irrigation\, greenhouse work\, transplanting seedlings\, helping in the kitchen\, and more. There are also exciting new expansions to check out including a root cellar\, outdoor kitchen\, workshop\, and processing building. \nThese work parties have become such a valuable source of hands-on support for Ntamtqen to kick off the season. We can’t wait to gather with you and celebrate spring together! Everyone is welcome to attend. \nWHEN: March 21-22\, 2026. Join for the whole weekend\, or as much as you’re able.\nLOCATION: Syilx Territory | Cawston\, BC \nLearn more and register here: https://youngagrarians.org/events/ntamtqen-march-2026/ \n#youngagrarians #Indigenousfoodsovereignty
URL:https://organicbc.org/event/work-party-at-ntamtqen-community-garden-and-food-hub/
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