Tag Archives: Farm Tour

OCT 28-29, 2023: CAWSTON, BC – Work Party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden

Posted by Michalina Hunter on September 05, 2023 1 Comment

You’re invited to a work party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden! Come out to lend a hand with fall farm work and building infrastructure to grow Indigenous food sovereignty. Everyone is welcome to attend. There are a variety of tasks to do such as building shelves, digging, planting garlic, canning, cooking, and more. We can’t wait to gather with you and celebrate the season together! DATE: October 28-29, 2023, weather-dependent. Join for the whole weekend or as much as you’re able. (If you’d like to drop in to help leading up to the event, contact … Continue reading OCT 28-29, 2023: CAWSTON, BC – Work Party at the Lower Similkameen Community Food Hub, Farm and Garden →

SEP 16 & 17, 2023: CENTRAL AB – Mixed Farm Tours with Triple Lyoness, Grey Arrow, and Good Note Community Farms

Posted by Marsha Shack on August 25, 2023

Join Young Agrarians for a two-day farm tour to learn about three unique farms in Central Alberta! Starting near Dapp, AB on Saturday morning, then touring east to New Sarepta in the afternoon, and wrapping up Sunday morning in Camrose. Join for the whole tour or drop in along the way! WHEN:  Saturday, September 16 & 17, 2023 WHERE: Central Alberta Saturday, September 16, 2023 10:00 am – 1:30 pm – Triple Lyoness Farm (27232, Township Rd 622, Dapp, AB) 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Good Note Community Farm + Harvest Festival (510 Township Rd 510, New Sarepta, AB) … Continue reading SEP 16 & 17, 2023: CENTRAL AB – Mixed Farm Tours with Triple Lyoness, Grey Arrow, and Good Note Community Farms →

SEP 10, 2023: QUESNEL, BC – Soil Forever at Australian Ranch Ltd

Posted by Michalina Hunter on August 11, 2023

You’re invited to a soil field day at Australian Ranch Ltd! Come out to connect with other farmers and food lovers and dive deep into soil health and nutrient management with agrologist Deepak Chugh. We will tour the farm and discover the fundamentals of soil health and how to manage nutrient cycling on your farm. We will learn about the 4R’s, soil biome, nitrogen management agronomy, and how to mitigate future economical/production challenges with better informed decisions. Snacks and refreshments will follow the tour, as well as an opportunity to explore the corn maze! Lenore will be making her famous … Continue reading SEP 10, 2023: QUESNEL, BC – Soil Forever at Australian Ranch Ltd →

SEP 10, 2023: COURTENAY, BC – Farm Tour at Amara Farm

Posted by Kat Roger on August 11, 2023

You’re invited to a Farm Tour at Amara Farm in Courtenay, 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 out to connect with other farmers and food lovers, share a meal, and tour this powerhouse farm! We’ll enjoy a farm tour from farmer-landholders Arzeena and Neil at Amara Farm, as well as a tour and introduction from leasing farmer Natasha who runs Minwaadizi Farm. Natasha and Arzeena were matched in 2022 through the B.C. … Continue reading SEP 10, 2023: COURTENAY, BC – Farm Tour at Amara Farm →

AUGUST 13, 2023: Red Deer, Alberta – Community Garden & Restoration Agriculture Tour

Posted by Marsha Shack on August 10, 2023

You’re invited to a tour of two unique farm projects in Red Deer, Alberta.  Join Young Agrarians for a tour of Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project & Common Ground Garden Project! On this tour, we will discuss: restoration agriculture  designing with nature to repair degraded landscapes growing food in small, accessible spaces soil health food security & more DATE: Sunday, August 13, 2023, 8am-12pm SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS (times are approximate): 8 am to 9:30 am – Piper Creek Restoration Agriculture Project  Treaty 6 & 7 territory. SW34-37-27W4, 40 Ave, Red Deer, AB, T4R 2T3. The project can be found on … Continue reading AUGUST 13, 2023: Red Deer, Alberta – Community Garden & Restoration Agriculture Tour →

SEP 10, 2023: ENDERBY, BC – Cover Crop Field Day at West Enderby Farm

Posted by Michalina Hunter on August 01, 2023 1 Comment

You’re invited to a cover crop field day at West Enderby Farm! Come out to connect with other farmers and food lovers and dive deep into cover cropping. An optional potluck will follow the tour. Discover the fundamentals of cover cropping and how it can benefit your soil, add nitrogen and build resilience on your farm. Farmers Paddy and Elaine have been farming their 40 acre site since 2011. They previously grew commercial quantities of organic carrots and cauliflower, and are now leasing some fields and putting others into cover crops. We will learn about innovations, challenges and successes with cover cropping, and how … Continue reading SEP 10, 2023: ENDERBY, BC – Cover Crop Field Day at West Enderby Farm →

AUG 19, 2023: BURNABY, BC – Farm Tour at Big Bend Urban Farm

Posted by Kat Roger on July 24, 2023

You’re invited to a Farm Tour at Big Bend Urban Farm in Burnaby, 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 out to connect with other farmers and food lovers, share a meal, and tour this beautiful farm! This unique community farm hosts 8 different farm projects, many of which were supported through the B.C. Land Matching Program (BCLMP). They produce everything from vegetables and flowers to seeds and bee products, and these are … Continue reading AUG 19, 2023: BURNABY, BC – Farm Tour at Big Bend Urban Farm →

AUG 13, 2023: SMITHERS, BC – Farm Tour at Lauriston Farm

Posted by Kat Roger on July 19, 2023

You’re invited to a Farm Tour at Lauriston Farm in Smithers, 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 out to connect with other farmers and food lovers, share a meal, and tour this beautiful farm! We’ll enjoy a farm tour from leasing farmers David and Bethany, as well as farmer-landholder Lesley, who were matched through the B.C. Land Matching Program (BCLMP), and hear about their farm start-up process and the steps to building a … Continue reading AUG 13, 2023: SMITHERS, BC – Farm Tour at Lauriston Farm →

AUG 5, 2023: Mid Summer Social at Sea Bluff Farm – Metchosin, BC

Posted by Kat Roger on July 14, 2023

You’re invited to a Mid Summer Land Social at Sea Bluff Farm in Metchosin, B.C.! Come out to connect with other farmers and food lovers, meet your regional Land Matcher, and share a delicious meal. Come ready to eat well and soak up the atmosphere. Robin and Sasha will focus on winter crops, so you’ll get a chance to see their farm easing into the transition from summer to winter. They can’t wait to share all their tricks and tips for growing a large diversity of crops all winter long. Most of all, they are thrilled to set their hoes … Continue reading AUG 5, 2023: Mid Summer Social at Sea Bluff Farm – Metchosin, BC →

JULY 16, 2023: CALGARY, AB – Urban Farm Tour

Posted by Alex on July 06, 2023 2 Comments

You’re invited to a tour of three urban farms in Calgary! Join Young Agrarians for a tour of Root and Regenerate Urban Farm, The Chef’s Farmer, and Land of Dreams Community Farm. During this tour, we will discuss: Regenerative urban agriculture Rooftop agriculture Farming on sloped landscapes The Land of Dreams project DATE: July 16, 2023 at 10:00am – 2:30pm LOCATIONS AND SCHEDULE (times are approximate):  These tours are being held on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, and the Métis Nation (Region 3). 10:00-10:45am: Arrival & tour of The … Continue reading JULY 16, 2023: CALGARY, AB – Urban Farm Tour →