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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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On February 25th, join @smallscalemeat and @thisis On February 25th, join @smallscalemeat and @thisisorganicbc for a free online session on using intensive rotational grazing as a powerful strategy for weed control. Rather than viewing weeds as a burden, learn how to use livestock management to improve pasture health and suppress common weeds and invasive species. The session features Sarah Flack, grazing expert and author, along with BC-specific insights, lessons from a multi-year targeted grazing project, and short, real-world talks from local farmers. Bring your soil and forage tests—live analysis and practical takeaways will help you apply what you learn right away! Learn more and register at the link in our bio, or visit organicbc.org/events. This project was funded by the Climate AgriSolutions Fund. Funding for the Climate AgriSolutions Fund has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions On-Farm Climate Action Fund. #BCAg #IAFDelivers #AgClimateSolutions @cdn_agriculture
In this latest episode of the Organic BC Podcast, In this latest episode of the Organic BC Podcast, we dig into silvopasture! We’re joined by Lisa Zabek, Agroforestry Specialist at the BC Ministry of Agriculture & Food, who shares insights from her work across the province, including what silvopasture is—and isn’t—and the environmental benefits it can deliver when done well. You’ll hear about real examples of silvopasture already happening in BC, plus a look ahead at silvopasture’s potential to play a bigger role in our province’s ag sector. 🎧 Tune in at the link in our bio, or visit organicbc.org/podcast This podcast was funded by the Climate Agri-Solutions Fund. Funding for the Climate Agri-Solutions Fund has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund. #BCAg #IAFDelivers #AgClimateSolutions @cdn_agriculture
If you’re at the Pacific Agriculture Show this wee If you’re at the Pacific Agriculture Show this week, don’t forget to swing by the Organic BC booth (#416)! Stop in for a chat, meet the Organic BC team, dig into what it means to be organic, and learn how we're making organic, regenerative agriculture more visible, viable, and valued. #thisisorganicbc #pacagshow #tradeshow #bcagri #bcorganic #organic
The latest issue of the BC Organic Grower magazine The latest issue of the BC Organic Grower magazine will hit mailboxes—and inboxes—in February! Here's a look at what's inside: 🌱 A visit to Creekside Dairy in Agassiz 🌱 New tools and tech to support on-farm Integrated Pest Management (IPM) 🌱 Highlights from the 2025 BC Organic Conference 🌱 A look at the future of the BC Certified Organic Program 🌱 Reflections from the Organic Summit in Copenhagen 🌱 And so much more! A BC Organic Grower subscription is included in most Organic BC memberships. Not a member? Don't miss out--explore the many benefits at organicbc.org/membership #thisisorganicbc #bcorganicgrower #bcagri #bcorganic #organic
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We were thrilled to welcome so many incredible keynote speakers to the 2025 BC Organic Conference, including Paul Holmbeck, who joined us virtually from Denmark. Paul has over two decades of executive leadership at Organic Denmark, is a member of the World Board at IFOAM - Organics International and has a long history of political strategy, advocacy and market initiatives ranging from grassroots to global.
2025 BC Organic Conference Keynote - Paul Holmbeck
Our latest video brings us to Woodgrove Farm in Chilliwack! With support from BC Living Lab, they’re exploring inter-row cover cropping in their hazelnut orchards, deliberately planting and maintaining cover crops between tree rows to improve the health of the soil, the trees, and even the farmers. Join us for a look at their trials, with a special focus on incorporating legumes and measuring their impact on nitrogen levels, soil carbon sequestration, and overall soil health. This video was funded in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC.
Inter-Row Cover Cropping with Legumes - Woodgrove Hazelnut Farm
Take a trip to Nicomen Farm in the Fraser Valley, a 350-acre operation that produces grass-fed milk, silage and hay, and replacement cows for other dairies. Dive into the farm’s partnership with BC Living Lab and how they’re incorporating legumes within their grazing and cropping systems to help with nitrogen balancing, soil health, higher yields, and so much more. This video was funded in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC.
Integrating Legumes Into Dairy Forage Systems - Nicomen Farm
Visit Blue Sky Ranch in the Nicola Valley, where farmer Julia Smith is working hard to keep a healthy pasture in the face of climate change by following the principles of rotational grazing. Learn more about these practices and how she’s building up the land to be more resilient! Produced in collaboration with the Small-Scale Meat Producers Association. This video was funded in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC.
Rotational Grazing as a Tool in Climate Change Adaptation - Blue Sky Ranch
On March 3rd, 2025, we held an engaging online session featuring tractor-mounted, camera-guided weeding equipment! This session was a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights, share experiences, and get answers to all your questions about these weeding systems. - Reps from leading manufacturers (Carre, Einbock, Raven Industries and Lemken/Steketee) presented key specs and capabilities - Three farmers shared their firsthand knowledge of how these systems have performed in different farming environments, plus valuable tips for optimizing their use - Plus an interactive Q&A where attendees where reps and farmers really dug into the challenges and advantages of this technology
Recording: Camera-Guided, Tractor-Mounted Weeding Equipment
Watch our recently completed video series, showcasing new and diverse cover cropping practices, each followed by a Q&A session with cover cropping experts. Featured farmers and researchers include: Jed Franklin of SR Farms, Karnail Sidhu Singh of Kalala Estate Winery, Dr. Kirsten Hannam of the Summerland Research and Development Centre, Alex Schwichtenberg of Holberg Farm, and Jolene Noble of Jackknife Creek Land & Cattle Co. Click the timestamps below to jump ahead to each regional Q&A! Timestamps 00:00 Start 28:35 Peace Region Q&A 57:40 Okanagan Q&A 1:26:28 Lower Mainland Q&A This episode was funded in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund delivered by Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC.
Innovative Cover Cropping Series Screening - Q&A with Featured Farmers and Researchers
Visit Holberg Farm, a dairy farm located in Agassiz, BC, where they are trialing the practice of “relay” cropping with Italian ryegrass within their corn silage feed crops, for improving soil health while providing a nutritious on-farm feed for the cattle. Then, research biologist Derek Hunt of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada provides some history on the practice and talks us through the ins and outs of why it is such a beneficial practice. This episode was funded in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund delivered by Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC.
Innovative Cover Cropping in BC - Lower Mainland
Join us at the Summerland Research and Development Centre, where Dr. Kirsten Hannam shares the trials in progress in fruit tree ground cover management, using woolly thyme as a permanent ground cover and an alternative to common bare strip or bark mulch under-tree management. Then, visit Kalala Organic Estate Winery’s innovative inter-alleyway chickpea cover crop trial, which serves a dual purpose as both cover crop and cash crop. Finally, Dr Miranda Hart weighs in on the trial and the measurements being taken with the BC Living Labs project. This episode was funded in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund delivered by Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC.
Innovative Cover Cropping in BC - South Okanagan
In this episode, we dive into the Peace region of British Columbia, examining various cover cropping methods employed by operations in both the grain and cattle sectors. Beginning at the North Peace Applied Research Association, we investigate trials involving intercropping legumes with cereal cash crops. Next, we head to Sanctuary Ranch Farms to uncover their carefully chosen cover cropping practices in a grain setting, refined over years of experimentation. Finally, we explore Jackknife Creek Land & Cattle's innovative multi-species swath grazing cover cropping techniques and the positive impact they’re having on herd and soil health. This episode was funded in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund delivered by Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC.
Innovative Cover Cropping in BC - Peace Region
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