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1 event,Already dreaming about next season? Want to have a rockin' business plan to start it off right? Join Young Agrarians for Business Bootcamp starting October 2! This online, community-based program will give you the space and skills to develop a stellar business plan for the farm of your dreams. The Business Bootcamp is open to
$250 – $350
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1 event,Join us for an insightful afternoon at Hawk Feather Farm, where we’ll explore their regenerative approach to grass-fed beef and pork production. Take a guided tour of the farm and learn about their sustainable methods for improving soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and raising livestock regeneratively.
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This class will focus on the process of preparing the colonies for winter. Hive wrapping, merging, and common winter beekeeping challenges will be covered. This workshop is one of the seven-part course provides information and hands on opportunities for the beginner beekeeper. Led by experienced apiarists, this course walks participants through the active bee season
$59.00
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In this first webinar of the series, we will explore social barriers that often hinder the implementation of effective and equitable local climate action plans.
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Are you considering branching out into value added farm goods? Hear about the experiences of our panel of farmers who make and sell prepared goods. Xiaobing, Audrey, and Steve will share their stories, what they think are the most important considerations as you start out, as well as challenges, tips, and best practices.
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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
$500
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1 event,SafeTALK, from LivingWorks, is a half-day alertness training that prepares anyone 15 or older, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with the pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay
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1 event,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
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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!
$21.00
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2 events,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
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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.
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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
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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
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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!
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1 event,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.
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Curious to learn how to harvest seeds from your garden? This workshop will provide you with teachings and techniques to save seeds from your veggies, herbs, and garden fruits, with a special focus on the three sisters. Attendees will be introduced to some key information about wet seed harvesting and dry seed harvesting, cleaning and
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What are you growing, how much, and where? Angie Koch of Fertile Ground Farm will share her over 15 years of experience in crop planning and offer tools and ideas to think about when doing your own crop plan. A recording of this webinar will be available.
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Are your summers filled with endless to-do lists, leaving little time for marketing, nevermind content creation? Join Chelsea Finn of Hunter Finn Creative Co., as she shows you how to develop a content strategy that fits your farming schedule. Discover how to capture quality content throughout the growing season to build a campaign for the
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Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training program designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to recognize and respond effectively to mental health issues and emergencies. The training emphasizes understanding common mental health challenges, recognizing early warning signs, and providing initial help until appropriate professional support can be obtained. Upon
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Do you love farming but feel overwhelmed managing your farm business? Are you running a new farm or taking over the family farm and looking for business support? Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Network matches new and next generation farmers that have 1- 5 years in business with mentors to cultivate the skills for running financially
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Municipalities face significant challenges in advancing their climate initiatives due to several technical barriers. A lack of in-house expertise often hampers the ability to design and implement effective climate strategies, leaving gaps in critical areas of action. Furthermore, inadequate data on local climate impacts and greenhouse gas emissions complicates efforts to plan and monitor progress, 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
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