Posted on May 26, 2022
We were thrilled to gather on Friday, May 13th, for a Land Social at Bear Spring Eco Retreat and Dutch Girl Peonies in Beasley, B.C. (near Nelson), unceded and traditional territory of the Ktunaxa, Sinixt and Syilx Nations. Sixty-five wonderful humans joined us from across the Kootenay-Boundary from as far east as Cranbrook, as far
...Continue reading →Posted on May 20, 2022
You’re invited to an outdoor Farm Social at Road 13 in Oliver B.C. Come celebrate the summer solstice with folks who love food, farming and wine! If you’re curious about viticulture, winemaking, soil science, organic grape production, or if you just want to spend a beautiful evening enjoying a lovely catered meal and wine, hanging
...Continue reading →Posted on May 18, 2022
Boot dips can reduce the spread of infectious diseases among farm livestock. Avian Influenza, for example, can be transmitted from bird to bird by feces, dust, and dander. Humans can facilitate the spread of the virus by unintentionally tracking these materials from farm to farm on their shoes. A boot dip is a disinfectant foot
...Continue reading →Posted on May 6, 2022
You’re invited to an outdoor Land Social at Pure Pastures Regenerative Farm in Rose Prairie, B.C. (near Fort St John). If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about and interested in learning more about the farm, join us for the event! Be inspired and learn about the incredible regenerative farming that
...Continue reading →Posted on May 6, 2022
You’re invited to an outdoor Land Social at Hayward Farms in Mill Bay, B.C.! If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about – or just want to check out what your local farmers are up to – join us for the event. Come learn from leasing farmers Ron and Morgan about
...Continue reading →Posted on May 4, 2022
You’re invited to a free webinar on Solar Installations on the Farm. It’s well-known that Alberta has some of the best potential for solar power in all of Canada. It’s also common knowledge that installing solar panels on your property can drastically reduce electricity bills. In addition to these benefits, a solar installation can also
...Continue reading →Posted on April 20, 2022
You’re invited to a free webinar on Biochar, Compost, and Agroforestry. Biochar is a charcoal-like substance that is made by burning organic material from agricultural and food wastes. It is a technology that is showing promise in improving soil quality, reducing waste, and even producing energy as a byproduct. But what exactly is biochar and
...Continue reading →Posted on April 19, 2022
You’re invited to an outdoor Land Social at Bear Spring Eco Retreat and Dutch Girl Peonies in Beasley, B.C. (near Nelson). If you’re curious about what land matching and sharing is all about, join us for the event. Be inspired and learn about the incredible farming that can be done on leased land! The Eco
...Continue reading →Posted on March 24, 2022
The 2022 Young Agrarians Spring Auction Fundraiser is here! Bidding opens on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022. Bidding closes on Saturday, April 9th, 2022. Click on each of the items to view a description of each item.
...Continue reading →Posted on March 18, 2022
Topic: Cover Crop Custom Blends Date: April 13th at 1:00PM Presenter: Kevin Elmy Cost: FREE Join Young Agrarians and Rural Routes to Climate Solutions to learn all about the steps and thought processes when designing cover crop blend creations for your farm. This webinar will go over how to create blends to improve water infiltration,
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