Join us for an afternoon farm workshop that will help you create a profitable smalll-scale agricultural venture – and show you how to make your existing farm more profitable. You will also learn about efficient farm design, crop planning, growing techniques, record keeping and more.
This workshop is ideal for:
- New and veteran food producers
- Ranchers who also grow food for sale
- Gardeners wishing to grow commercially
Farm Workshop Details
Thursday December 1, 2016
1:00 p.m to 3:30 p.m.
P’egp’íg7lha Centre, T’it’q’et
Seating is limited and reservations are required. Contact lillooetagricultureandfood@gmail.com or call 250 256-9273 to reserve your spot .
Workshop Presenter: Scott Bell
Scott Bell is an organic farmer and educator specializing in small-scale, intensive growing practices. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Agroecology and has been farming for nine years in both an urban and rural context. Scott is versed in crop planning, farm design, organic growing practices, and record keeping. He is passionate about making small-scale farming highly productive and financially viable to create regional food systems that support farmers. With a strong belief in work-life balance, Scott hopes to empower growers to maximize their farm’s productivity through effective observation and good record keeping.
This workshop is made possible with the generous support of the BC Government’s Agri-food Business Development Program and Growing Forward 2.