Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of agriculture and gastronomy at the much-anticipated Great Spallumcheen Farm & Food Festival on Sunday, September 28th, 2025. This event is an opportunity to escape to the countryside in Spallumcheen for a day filled with wholesome fun, delicious tastings, and a celebration of farm-related activities. Enjoy the captivating spectacle […]
Welcome to our online event where farmers take the lead in research! Zoom Link: click here Meeting ID: 870 8694 2721 Passcode:923376 Join us to learn about innovative practices inspired by real-life producers. Each research project has a unique story and in this webinar you will be exposed to 3 producers, their unique research question […]
Many farmers are retiring and most are above the age of 58 years old… we need to pass along the knowledge to the next generation of farmers! This exciting opportunity is geared for Youth ages 15 to 30, to you them valuable outdoors experiences with growers that are a part of the LocalMotive Farmers Network […]
Soil Regeneration Immersion: From Theory to Field Are you an agricultural producer looking to dramatically improve your soil health, crop resilience, and farm profitability? Join us for an intensive 3-day immersive education event at Little Dog Farm in Creston, BC, this October 16-18, 2025. This hands-on workshop is designed specifically for agricultural producers like you, aiming to bridge the […]
Ground Cover Management and Sustainability in European Vineyards: Insights from the GiESCO 2025 Conference Dr. Mehdi Sharifi, AAFC GiESCO is an internationally recognized event focused on viticulture and enology, with presentations from researchers around the world. In 2025, there were over 350 attendees, and the main theme was sustainability and climate change. Dr. Sharifi […]
Many farmers are retiring and most are above the age of 58 years old… we need to pass along the knowledge to the next generation of farmers! This exciting opportunity is geared for Youth ages 15 to 30, to you them valuable outdoors experiences with growers that are a part of the LocalMotive Farmers Network […]
Join the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food for a field day covering on-farm composting practices for small-scale producers in the Thompson-Nicola Region. This field day will cover topics such as how to construct a compost pile, the benefits of using compost for soil health and fertility, and how to determine application rates, timing, and […]
GOT LAND? WANT LAND? If you’re looking to access farmland, or are curious about sharing your land with a farmer, join us in Enderby on October 19th to start your land sharing journey with the B.C. Land Matching Program! Why share land? The number of farmers in B.C. has been declining for several decades, and […]
Join us for a national summit uniting leaders from academia, research, and industry to explore the innovations and collaborations driving climate-smart agriculture and food systems in Canada. Centered on climate-smart solutions, the event will spotlight cutting-edge technologies, strategic approaches, and dynamic partnerships that are transforming agriculture, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing food security. Attendees will […]
Many farmers are retiring and most are above the age of 58 years old… we need to pass along the knowledge to the next generation of farmers! This exciting opportunity is geared for Youth ages 15 to 30, to you them valuable outdoors experiences with growers that are a part of the LocalMotive Farmers Network […]
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is moving the application process for Cherry Export Programs online. This means that submitting export program applications as a grower or packing facility will now be much easier. But all participants MUST sign up for their “My CFIA” account before November 1st. Existing program participants will have received […]
It’s that time of year again – the BCFGA wants to hear from you! Make sure to register here so they can have light refreshements available. This event will be held in the Oliver Parks and Recreation Club House (beside the curling centre).