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SUMMARY:2022 BC Dairy Industry Conference
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the Investment Agriculture Foundation at the BC Dairy Industry Conference and learn about the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund and other IAF delivered programs.
URL:https://bccaf.ca/event/2022-bc-dairy-industry-conference/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Parq\, 39 Smithe St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 0R3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Nitrogen Management Workshop: Cherries
DESCRIPTION:The BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund and the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food invite you to join experts from Washington State University and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for a training course in nitrogen management and cherries. Horticultural advisors and growers are invited to attend and learn the latest approaches to nitrogen management in cherry orchards with content tailored to orchards in the Okanagan Valley. \nOur guest speakers are WSU Tree Fruit Extension Specialists: Bernardita Sallato C.\, Tianna DuPont\, Dr. Matthew Whiting and Dr. Kirsten Hannam from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. \nLunch and refreshments will be provided. \nClick here to register for the workshop. \nIf you’re interested in learning about nitrogen management and apples\, we also have a training session on this topic! Click here to view the details and register.
URL:https://bccaf.ca/event/nitrogen-management-workshop-cherries/
LOCATION:St. Stephen Anglican Church\, 9311 Prairie Valley Road\, Summerland\, British Columbia\, V0H 1Z7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221031T090000
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SUMMARY:Nitrogen Management Workshop: Apples
DESCRIPTION:The BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund and the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food invite you to join experts from Washington State University and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for a training course in nitrogen management and apples. Horticultural advisors and growers are invited to attend and learn the latest approaches to nitrogen management in apple orchards with content tailored to orchards in the Okanagan Valley. \nOur guest speakers are WSU Tree Fruit Extension Specialists: Bernardita Sallato C.\, Tianna DuPont\, Dr. Matthew Whiting and Dr. Kirsten Hannam from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. \nLunch and refreshments will be provided. \nClick here to register for the workshop.  \nIf you’re interested in learning about nitrogen management and cherries\, we also have a training session on this topic! Click here to view the details and register.
URL:https://bccaf.ca/event/nitrogen-management-workshop-apples/
LOCATION:Kelowna Ramada\, 2170 Harvey Avenue\, Kelowna\, British Columbia\, V1Y 6G8\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221005T140000
DTSTAMP:20260725T122427
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SUMMARY:Fraser Valley Field Day: Cover Cropping
DESCRIPTION:This field day is geared toward all BC farmers interested in learning more about cover cropping in agriculture. \nCover cropping is a method of planting that helps build healthy soil and can be practiced in any farming operation. Cover cropping keeps the ground covered and helps with continued carbon sequestration in non-production areas. They significantly reduce emissions from nitrogen fertilizers by providing healthy nutrients to the soil. When carefully chosen and appropriately managed\, cover crops can benefit production for farmers and help mitigate climate change. \nFarmers will have a chance to see three large test plots with a cover crop mix planted with corn. Each plot receives a different application and is monitored for productivity. Soil sampling is done regularly\, and data is recorded diligently to create a useful report when the trial ends. Farmers will have access to this data and information on how each plot performs. The field day will include a field walk to each plot where attendees can asses the cover crops growing\, our host will speak about the process and results for each plot and answer questions\, and additional guest speakers will lend their experience and expertise to support learning. \nAbout the Host Farm \nThe ReFeed Farm is located in the heart of the Fraser River delta in Langley\, BC. They work directly with partner farms to develop programs\, best practices\, and new products to help farmers build healthy soil and growing systems. ReFeed works with Davistead farms\, a family-run business that has been farming in the Langley Township for over 100 years. Davistead raises dairy cattle\, growing forage crops on their land for feed. ReFeed Farms utilizes acreage on Davistead Farms to experiment with growing cover crops amongst forage crops\, monitoring for performance and changes in the soil. They plant a mixed cover crop species amongst their corn crop\, on three plots that receive different applications.  \nRobby Gass \nRobby Gass is the Soil Specialist at ReFeed Farms\, bringing 25 years of experience in organic farming and deep expertise in soil microscopy and management. He has decades of experience in conventional farming and spent over a decade running an organic herb farm in South Africa. Robby broadened his in understanding and expertise with a series of roles as an educator and consultant in horticulture and organic farming while earning an MSc in organic farming from SRUC Glasgow University. He attended Dr. Elaine Ingham’s world-renowned Soil Foodweb School in Oregon where he was awarded a certificate in soil microscopy. \nDrew Bondar \nDrew is the Metro Vancouver Regional Agrologist for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and former Executive Director of Delta Farmland and Wildlife Trust. Drew has years of experience  working with farmers to enhance farmland for soil health and wildlife habitat. He is the Founder of a small business that rescues and delivers off-grade produce and has experience working across the food supply chain. With dual degrees in agroecology and civil engineering\, Drew’s educational background has provided training in a wide range of disciplines from project management to soil biology.  \nConley Keyes\nConley is a Regional Agrologist for Sea to Sky\, Sunshine Coast\, and Central Fraser Valley working in the Extension and Support Services Branch for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Conley has degrees from Northern Alberta Instituate of Technology and University of British Columbia is geological technology and agroecology and sustainable agriculture. Working previously as a junior agrologist\, farm hand\, and research assistant for UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems\, Conley is dedicated to supporting the development of climate-friendly agriculture. \nImage provided by Farm Folk City Folk. \nClick here to register \n 
URL:https://bccaf.ca/event/fraser-valley-field-day-cover-cropping/
LOCATION:ReFeed Farms & Davistead Farms\, 21782 76B Avenue\, Langley\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Kootenays Field Day: Cover Cropping
DESCRIPTION:Cover cropping is a method of planting that helps build healthy soil and can be practiced in any farming operation. Cover cropping keeps the ground covered and helps with continued carbon sequestration in non-production areas. They significantly reduce emissions from nitrogen fertilizers by providing healthy nutrients to the soil. When carefully chosen and managed correctly\, cover crops can benefit production for farmers and help mitigate climate change.We invite farmers to join us and hear from our host farmer\, tour Thistle Farm and learn about their unique cover cropping program.  \nFarmers will be able to meet other farmers in the area and learn about different operations. We invite industry specialists and farmer support organizations to attend and support farmers at this field day\, answering questions and providing relevant information. The day will include a tour of the rotating plots of diverse cover cropped areas\, a demonstration of tilling in their current cover cropped area\, and significant time for questions and conversation. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://bccaf.ca/event/kootenays/
LOCATION:Thistle Farm\, 1497 Channel Rd\, Wynndel\, British Columbia\, V0B 2N1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220921T100000
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Island Field Day: Cover Cropping
DESCRIPTION:Cover cropping is a method of planting that helps build healthy soil and can be practiced in any farming operation. Cover cropping keeps the ground covered and helps with continued carbon sequestration in non-production areas. They significantly reduce emissions from nitrogen fertilizers by providing healthy nutrients to the soil. When carefully chosen and managed properly\, cover crops can benefit production for farmers and help mitigate climate change. \nWe invite farmers to join us and hear from our three guest speakers\, tour Lentelus Farms\, see a variety of cover crops and learn about their cover cropping program. Farmers will be able to meet other farmers in the area and learn about different operations. This will be an opportunity to hear from industry specialists\, fellow farmers\, and the owner/operator of our host farm. The day will include a tour of the 20 acres of diverse cover cropped area\, demonstrations with their cover cropping equipment\, and significant time for questions and conversation. Our host farm also grows their own cover crop seed and will do a demonstration using the combine and seed cleaning equipment. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://bccaf.ca/event/vancouver-island/
LOCATION:Lentelus Farms\, 1300 Comox Rd\, Courtenay\, British Columbia\, V9N 3P8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Okanagan Field Day: Fresh Valley Farms
DESCRIPTION:Join Organic BC for an in-person field day at Fresh Valley Farms! Take a tour of the farm and learn about their rotational grazing practices\, cover cropping and forage program\, on-farm slaughter/cut/wrap\, and field management\, and dive deeper into the transition of one field to organic. You’ll also hear from Percy Folkard\, regenerative grazing consulting and instructor at Thompson Rivers University. \nFresh Valley Farms is nestled in beautiful Armstrong\, BC. At the farm\, they grow pasture-raised pork\, poultry\, and beef and are proud to be certified organic. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://bccaf.ca/event/fresh-valley-farms/
LOCATION:Fresh Valley Farms\, 1476 Mountain View Rd\, Armstrong\, British Columbia\, V0E 1B8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Sea-to-Sky Field Day: Post-Harvest Soil Sampling for Field Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Managing nitrogen (N) in field vegetables can be complex\, and with increasing economic and environmental pressures\, it is becoming more important than ever to make sound N management decisions. Come out to this field day for hands-on learning alongside local consultants (E.S. Cropconsult Ltd.) and Nutrient Management Specialist\, Josh Andrews (BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food). \nLearn about:\n–   How to soil sample in the fall (post-harvest nitrate testing)\n–   How to apply those result to refine N management \nParticipants will be entered into a draw for a chance to win complimentary soil samples and interpretation. Light refreshments will be provided. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://bccaf.ca/event/sea-to-sky/
LOCATION:Laughing Crow Organics\, 8324 Pemberton Meadows Rd\, Pemberton\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220907T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220907T190000
DTSTAMP:20260725T122427
CREATED:20220803T011029Z
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SUMMARY:Fraser Valley Field Day: Post-Harvest Soil Sampling for Field Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Managing nitrogen (N) in field vegetables can be complex\, and with increasing economic and environmental pressures\, it is becoming more important than ever to make sound N management decisions. Come out to this field day for hands-on learning alongside local consultants (E.S. Cropconsult Ltd.) and Nutrient Management Specialist\, Josh Andrews (BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food). \nLearn about:\n–   How to soil sample in the fall (post-harvest nitrate testing)\n–   How to apply those result to refine N management \nParticipants will be entered into a draw for a chance to win complimentary soil samples and interpretation. Light refreshments will be provided. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://bccaf.ca/event/fraser-valley/
LOCATION:Brent Kelly Farms\, 9191 Burns Drive\, East Delta\, British Columbia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260725T122427
CREATED:20220607T031412Z
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SUMMARY:Okanagan Field Day: Cover Cropping
DESCRIPTION:Cover cropping is a method of planting that helps build healthy soil and can be practiced in any farming operation. When carefully chosen and managed properly\, cover crops can benefit production for farmers and help mitigate climate change. \nThis field day is being hosted at Covert Family Farms\, a test site for the Summerland Research and Development Centre\, where they have planted test plots of cover crops to conduct continued research on the functionality of species for farmers. This site is the most productive site for farmers in this region to visit and see a diversity of cover crop species. \nClick the link below to register on Eventbrite. Registration is required to attend.
URL:https://bccaf.ca/event/okanagan-field-day-cover-cropping/
LOCATION:British Columbia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220508
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CREATED:20220531T053010Z
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SUMMARY:BC SCI-CON 2022
DESCRIPTION:Visit IAF at BC SCI-CON 2022 to learn about the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund.
URL:https://bccaf.ca/event/bc-sci-con-2022/
LOCATION:Penticton Lakeside Resort & Conference Centre\, 21 Lakeshore Dr W\, Penticton\, British Columbia\, V2A 7M5\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220403
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CREATED:20220531T052549Z
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SUMMARY:Pacific Agriculture Show
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the Investment Agriculture Foundation at Booth #139 and learn about the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund.
URL:https://bccaf.ca/event/pacific-agriculture-show/
LOCATION:Tradex Exhibition Centre\, 1190 Cornell St\, Abbotsford\, British Columbia\, V2T 6H5
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