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BC Organic Grower back issues can be a treasure trove of information for organic growers and producers—so we keep them stashed here for you in case you want to refer back to them!

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At the 2025 BC Organic Conference, we were honoure At the 2025 BC Organic Conference, we were honoured to welcome Jacob Beaton of @teacreektraining as one of our keynote speakers! Jacob spoke about his experience starting a farm with his family and growing an Indigenous skills training program. He discussed the barriers he encountered as an Indigenous person and the systems in place that have prevented Indigenous peoples from participating in Canada's agricultural system. This included the Peasant Farm Policy, which restricted Indigenous people from accessing farm tools and limited the size of their production, and the Indian Act's provisions such as the Permit System, which required permission of the Indian Agent to sell agricultural products. Likewise, Canada's lending institutions have not serviced Indigenous growers until recently. Jacob offered some hard truths about Canadian history, but also opened an invitation to support Indigenous farmers and work together on reconciliation. Tea Creek is an innovative and exciting project, and reminds us that agriculture can be used to regenerate livelihoods, culture and opportunities throughout our province! #bcorganic2025 #thisisorganicbc #organicbc
We were grateful to welcome so many amazing keynot We were grateful to welcome so many amazing keynotes to our 2025 BC Organic Conference, including Brent Preston & Gillian Flies from @thenewfarm. Their keynote was inspiring, personal, and a powerful reminder that we can’t change the world alone. By growing biodiversity on their farm and building stronger human connections, they’re showing how collaboration can multiply impact—and make the journey more fun! It was an empowering start to the conference that brought everyone together. ❤️ #thisisorganicbc #organicbc #bcorganic2025
It’s Giving Tuesday! And after an energizing BC It’s Giving Tuesday! And after an energizing BC Organic Conference, we’re fired up! The connections, the ideas, and the passion we witnessed remind us just how powerful this community can be when we work together for a healthier, more resilient future. Today, you can help amplify that momentum. Your support will help us advocate for organic policies and funding, support organic transition, and grow the demand for BC-produced organic food. 🌱 Become a Member 🌱 Fuel our work by joining us! → organicbc.org/membership 🌱 Make a Donation 🌱 Donations are critical in helping us continue to make organic agriculture more visible, viable, and valued. → organicbc.org/donate Thank you for standing with us—together, we’re growing something powerful! #givingtuesday #thisisorganicbc #organicbc
Congratulations to the 2025 BC Organic Awards reci Congratulations to the 2025 BC Organic Awards recipients! These awards were presented last week at the 2025 BC Organic Conference in Harrison Hot Springs. 🌱 Brad Reid Award – Jim Grieshaber-Otto (Cedar Isle Farm) Jim is more than a producer—he is a mentor, innovator, and cornerstone of the organic movement in Canada. His leadership and advocacy continue to shape the future of organic grain, empowering growers and eaters alike! 🌱 Organic Champion Award - Anna Helmer (Helmers' Organic Farm) Ambassadors like Anna have a huge impact not just within the organic community, but also to the broader community, freely sharing her knowledge at her farm, at farmers’ markets and through her incredibly entertaining writing! 🌱 Innovation Award - Tanya Belanger (A Bread Affair) In 2009, A Bread Affair uncovered a handful of rare 1904 marquis wheat kernels. Understanding the importance marquis wheat played in producing the highest quality loaves, they spent six patient years working with two BC farmers to bring the grain back to life, sparking the return of marquis wheat to the province! Learn more about the BC Organic Awards awards: conference.organicbc.org/awards #thisisorganicbc #bcorganic2025 #bcorganicawards
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At the 2025 BC Organic Conference, we were honoure At the 2025 BC Organic Conference, we were honoured to welcome Jacob Beaton of @teacreektraining as one of our keynote speakers! Jacob spoke about his experience starting a farm with his family and growing an Indigenous skills training program. He discussed the barriers he encountered as an Indigenous person and the systems in place that have prevented Indigenous peoples from participating in Canada's agricultural system. This included the Peasant Farm Policy, which restricted Indigenous people from accessing farm tools and limited the size of their production, and the Indian Act's provisions such as the Permit System, which required permission of the Indian Agent to sell agricultural products. Likewise, Canada's lending institutions have not serviced Indigenous growers until recently. Jacob offered some hard truths about Canadian history, but also opened an invitation to support Indigenous farmers and work together on reconciliation. Tea Creek is an innovative and exciting project, and reminds us that agriculture can be used to regenerate livelihoods, culture and opportunities throughout our province! #bcorganic2025 #thisisorganicbc #organicbc
We were grateful to welcome so many amazing keynot We were grateful to welcome so many amazing keynotes to our 2025 BC Organic Conference, including Brent Preston & Gillian Flies from @thenewfarm. Their keynote was inspiring, personal, and a powerful reminder that we can’t change the world alone. By growing biodiversity on their farm and building stronger human connections, they’re showing how collaboration can multiply impact—and make the journey more fun! It was an empowering start to the conference that brought everyone together. ❤️ #thisisorganicbc #organicbc #bcorganic2025
It’s Giving Tuesday! And after an energizing BC It’s Giving Tuesday! And after an energizing BC Organic Conference, we’re fired up! The connections, the ideas, and the passion we witnessed remind us just how powerful this community can be when we work together for a healthier, more resilient future. Today, you can help amplify that momentum. Your support will help us advocate for organic policies and funding, support organic transition, and grow the demand for BC-produced organic food. 🌱 Become a Member 🌱 Fuel our work by joining us! → organicbc.org/membership 🌱 Make a Donation 🌱 Donations are critical in helping us continue to make organic agriculture more visible, viable, and valued. → organicbc.org/donate Thank you for standing with us—together, we’re growing something powerful! #givingtuesday #thisisorganicbc #organicbc
Congratulations to the 2025 BC Organic Awards reci Congratulations to the 2025 BC Organic Awards recipients! These awards were presented last week at the 2025 BC Organic Conference in Harrison Hot Springs. 🌱 Brad Reid Award – Jim Grieshaber-Otto (Cedar Isle Farm) Jim is more than a producer—he is a mentor, innovator, and cornerstone of the organic movement in Canada. His leadership and advocacy continue to shape the future of organic grain, empowering growers and eaters alike! 🌱 Organic Champion Award - Anna Helmer (Helmers' Organic Farm) Ambassadors like Anna have a huge impact not just within the organic community, but also to the broader community, freely sharing her knowledge at her farm, at farmers’ markets and through her incredibly entertaining writing! 🌱 Innovation Award - Tanya Belanger (A Bread Affair) In 2009, A Bread Affair uncovered a handful of rare 1904 marquis wheat kernels. Understanding the importance marquis wheat played in producing the highest quality loaves, they spent six patient years working with two BC farmers to bring the grain back to life, sparking the return of marquis wheat to the province! Learn more about the BC Organic Awards awards: conference.organicbc.org/awards #thisisorganicbc #bcorganic2025 #bcorganicawards
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8 Oct

🌱 2025 BC Organic Conference sessions highlight: Soil Health + Cover Cropping 🌱

Explore all of our sessions: http://conference.organicbc.org/program

Hope to see you in Harrison Hot Springs from Nov 25 - 27! #BCOrganic2025

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Applications now open for the UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture, a hands-on, immersive learning program that takes you from seed to harvest while exploring the science and community impact of small-scale organic farming. Open to everyone!

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A new report from the Organic Task Force finds that investing in organic agriculture will boost farm profitability, meet rising demand for organic food, diversify trade and deliver climate and biodiversity benefits.

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