Want to save seeds? Join Rebecca Ivanoff – Seed Program Manager at EFAO – as she walks us through knowing what plants to save seed from, when seeds are ready to be harvested, common ways to dry and clean seeds as well as the best ways to store them. Come learn and share your knowledge
Back by popular demand, our annual Organic Grain Markets Webinar! This webinar provides an opportunity for producers to hear the latest organic market news, contract and pricing information, and for organic grain buyers to get in front of a large audience of producers, all from the comfort of everyone’s home or office!
Looking to develop your understanding of soil health and the results of a soil test? Join us Friday, October 18th from 1 pm – 4 pm to hear from Dr. Yamily Zavala from Chinook Applied Research Association’s Soil Health Lab. Dr. Yamily will discuss how to interpret the results of a soil health analysis and
On October 18th, join local producers and industry experts in Creston for a hands-on exploration of the benefits of cover cropping and rotational grazing! Brought to you in collaboration with Organic BC, the Small Scale Meat Producers Association, and Kootenay & Boundary Farm Advisors.
Do you want to produce some of your seed on-farm? In this webinar you will learn what crops are easiest for beginner-level seed production, how to plan your production to minimize cross pollination, the number of plants required to maintain genetic viability and varietal strength as well as how to collect, clean and store your
If you are considering potential investments in greenhouse infrastructure and technology, and the business case for how technology can support small-scale, regenerative farms, this field day is for you. Participants are welcome to pack a lunch to enjoy onsite after the formal tour is finished. Reminder: EFAO members can access a 10% discount with Orisha!
kinSHIFT workshops are for non-Indigenous learners wishing to cultivate meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples but unsure where to begin. Expect participatory workshops with stories and creative activities to guide you through strengthening skills of seeing different perspectives, equity, accountability and inclusion, from an Indigenous perspective. Elements of Truth: Before Reconciliation is a 10-hour workshop series
Are you curious about what equipment is available/useful on a small farm? This workshop will demonstrate various tractor implements and discuss BCS and Tuffbilt tractor use. We will also cover some basic equipment maintenance and tips and tricks to keep your equipment running.
We will be thinking through strategies for finding off-season work, grounding ourselves in shared understanding of the inherent exploitation of farm labor in this country, and moving beyond hustle culture to think about both short and long term sustainability in this field. We’ll be asset mapping our strengths and skills as farmworkers, thinking about winter
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