Pastured Pig & Poultry Production on the Small-Scale Farm
Join us on September 8th in Armstrong BC, for a fun and informative field day all about raising pigs and poultry on pasture.
Pastured Pigs & Poultry at Whiskey Creek Ranch
Join us at Whiskey Creek Ranch in Rose Prairie BC on September 14th to learn about Pastured Pigs and Poultry, organic farming, Rovabarns and so much more!
Okanagan Feast of Fields
Join us for our 2024 Okanagan Feast of Fields
Our 14th Annual Okanagan Feast of Fields will be hosted at Niche Wine Co. in West Kelowna on Sunday, September 15th.
Feast of Fields is a three-hour wandering gourmet harvest festival that highlights the connections between farmers and chefs, field and table, and farm folks and city folks. With a wine glass and napkin in hand, you’ll stroll across a field, travelling from tent to tent, listening to live music, and tasting gourmet creations from some of the Okanagan’s top chefs, bakers, food artisans, vintners, brewers, distillers and other beverage producers. Your ticket price covers all food and beverages.
BC Ag Expo
British Columbia Agricultural Exposition Society
The BC Agricultural Exposition Society’s annual Expo highlights the benefits of supporting and promoting agriculture through our youth. Over 225 dedicated 4-H youth will gather to celebrate their hard work and dedication to their projects.
Included with numerous entertaining and educational events are a variety of interesting displays and vendors. Our live auction also gives you the opportunity to take home some top quality meat from the beef, sheep and goat projects, and some beautiful creations from quilting to photography.
2024 PNW Section of the Society for Range Management Fall Tour
The BC Chapter presents... "Assessing the Impact, Envisioning the Future", the 2024 PNW Section of the Society for Range Management fall tour. The tour will be hosted in Merritt, BC, from October 1st to 3rd, 2024. We have some excellent topics and projects lined up, including grassland assessment training, discussions around cumulative effects on grasslands, and innovative ranching practices.
The Ewesful Farmer
Registration deadline is SEPTEMBER 15th!
2024 BC SHEEP FEDERATION AGM & CONFERENCE
REGISTRATION includes all events, 3 coffee breaks, 2 lunches, BANQUET PLUS BCSF dues for 2024-2025
ONLINE REGISTRATION available at www.lmspa.ca or www.bcsheepfed.com
ONLINE PAYMENT by eTransfer available at sheepproducers@gmail.com
Make cheques payable to LMSPA and mail to PO Box 10009, RPO Otter Co-op, Langley, BC V4W 3Z5
Vancouver Island Feast of Fields
Our 23rd Annual Vancouver Island Feast of Fields will be hosted at Heritage Acres in Saanichton on Sunday, August 25th.
Feast of Fields is a three-hour wandering gourmet harvest festival that highlights the connections between farmers and chefs, field and table, and farm folks and city folks. With a wine glass and napkin in hand, you’ll stroll across a field, travelling from tent to tent, listening to live music, and tasting gourmet creations from some of Vancouver Island’s top chefs, bakers, food artisans, vintners, brewers, distillers and other beverage producers. Your ticket price covers all food and beverage.
Pastured Pig & Poultry Production on the Small-Scale Farm
Join us on July 16th at Fresh Valley Farms for a fun and informative field day!
When: Tuesday, July 16th, 2024
9:00am - 5:00pm
Where: 1476 Mountain View Road, Armstrong, BC
Join us at Fresh Valley Farms for a fun and informative workshop/field day in Armstrong BC. We’ll consider how the principles of rotational grazing, regenerative agriculture and good biosecurity can be applied when raising pigs and poultry in pasture-based settings. Innovative tools and technologies are making it easier than ever to implement successful grazing management plans and we will explore some of these exciting options as well as funding opportunities available to help implement these beneficial management practices.
What we'll cover...
Moving pigs & poultry in a rotational grazing system
Fencing
Managing feed & water
Housing infrastructure
Cover crops
Health considerations
Predation
Whether you’re new to farming, or looking to learn from others in the community, join us for an eventful day of learning and networking.
Lunch will be available on-site through pre-order - a delicious farm-to-table spread of FVF ham and egg salad sandwiches, local salad, as well as drink and light snack for $25. Please send e-transfers to info@smallscalemeat.ca with your first and last name in the memo. Orders must be received by end of day Friday, July 12. Please send an email to info@smallscalemeat.ca with any questions.
Please ensure clothing and footwear is clean and has been disinfected prior to attending.
Please share widely! We hope to see you there! Register now