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SUMMARY:Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course (PAC)
DESCRIPTION:Join the BC Fruit Growers’ Association (BCFGA) and Pearl Agricultural Consulting\, Inc. for an in-depth\, industry-focused Pesticide Applicator Certificate (PAC) Course. This training will cover the most up-to-date manuals and study guides\, and participants will have the opportunity to take the certification exam on-site. \nWhy Take This Course? A Pesticide Applicator Certificate is required for: \n\nBuying or using restricted class pesticides\nApplying pesticides labeled for use only by certified individuals\nUsing pesticides under the authority of a license\, confirmation\, or permit\n\nThe course is open to all interested growers. Prepayment is required to order course and exam materials. Please contact info@bcfga.com for more information\, or register here by April 18\, 2025. \n  \nCourse Fees:  \n\nBCFGA Members: $150 (including non-refundable Exam Fee: $90 + tax)\nNon-BCFGA Members: $200 (including non-refundable Exam Fee: $90 + tax)\nOnce you have registered\, we will send you an invoice – you will not be able to pay directly when you are getting your ticket.\n\n**Minimum Enrollment: 10 participants \n  \nDates & Location \n\nTraining: Tuesday\, May 6\, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nExam: Thursday\, May 8\, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM\n\nVenue: Kelowna Downtown Library
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/pesticide-applicator-certificate-course-pac/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:Kelowna Downtown Library\, 1380 Ellis St\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 2A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Fruit Growers' Association":MAILTO:mcary@bcfga.com
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SUMMARY:Research Info Session: Regenerative Climate Resilient Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Join ACARN for an evening info session highlighting the Regenerative-Organic Climate Resilient Vegetables project. Hear from researchers in the Sustainable Agricultural Landscapes lab about key findings from nine years of on-farm research. Topics include into nutrient management\, conservation tillage\, and cover cropping practices on organic farms across southern British Columbia. \nThis event also introduces the next four-year phase of field trials launching this spring—focused on enhancing regenerative outcomes through practices like conservation tillage\, nutrient management\, and cover cropping. Organic vegetable farmers in the Kootenays\, Vancouver Island\, and the Lower Mainland are invited to learn more about joining the trial! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nAn introduction to the new field trials and how to get involved\nPreliminary results from long-term organic soil health trials\nAn opportunity to share your research priorities and shape research questions\nUpcoming opportunities to get support with soil health assessment\n\n  \nClick here to register!
URL:https://crosscommodity.org/event/research-info-session-regenerative-climate-resilient-vegetables/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Apples,Cherries,Grapes,Tree Fruits
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Agricultural Climate Action Research Network":MAILTO:info@bcacarn.com
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