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. This event also introduces the […]

You’re invited! Witness a live biochar burn process using vineyard prunings in a traditional kiln at a local vineyard. Learn the benefits of biochar and why local vineyards, orchards, and farms are starting to implement this ancient agricultureal practice that’s already successful in other countries. These include: Increase water holding capacity Increase microbial life in soils […]

Join BC Agriculture Council and AgSafe to: Learn how to develop and implement effective emergency management plans tailored for your farm. Understand BC’s emergency response framework and how it supports producers. Explore vital tools, including the Access Pass System, Premises ID, and producer-specific resources. Build connections with local Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) and strengthen community […]

Reshaping our food system: How grocery retailer consolidation in Canada imperils food production and what we can do about it WHEN: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 6:00pm – 8:00pm WHERE: Summerland Center Stage Theatre, 9518 Main Street, Summerland COST: By donation   Many farmers in Canada are struggling to make ends meet, while many Canadians struggle […]

Join the Okanagan Indian Band, the Regional District of North Okanagan and Young Agrarians for a Farm Tour and Potluck at sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park in Vernon! Come check out what’s going on at the sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park! Previously known as the “BX Ranchlands,” this property was newly named the sncəcmałqtn Agricultural Park in consultation with […]