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Did you know that @farmfolkcityfolk's BC Seed Gath Did you know that @farmfolkcityfolk's BC Seed Gathering is happening right after the BC Organic Conference, in the same location? The Gathering kicks off with a farm tour (co-hosted by Organic BC) and a banquet dinner on Thursday, November 27, offering a chance to connect over local food before diving into a day of learning and inspiration. We hope to see you at both events in Harrison Hot Springs! → BC Organic Conference (Nov 25 - 27): conference.organicbc.org → BC Seed Gathering (Nov 27 - 28): farmfolkcityfolk.ca/seedgathering #bcorganic2025 #bcseedgathering
Huge thanks to these amazing Silver Sponsors of th Huge thanks to these amazing Silver Sponsors of the 2025 BC Organic Conference! Your support helps us create a space where ideas are shared, connections are made, and the future of organic, regenerative agriculture is shaped. 🌱 TerraLink Horticulture Inc. 🌱 @fccagriculture 🌱 @pacs_organic 🌱 @canadianorganic We couldn’t do it without you—thank you for being part of this journey! → conference.organicbc.org #bcorganic2025 #thisisorganicbc #sponsors #gratitude
🌱 2025 BC Organic Conference sessions highlight 🌱 2025 BC Organic Conference sessions highlight: Seeds, Seeds, Seeds! 🌱 We’re thrilled about the sessions we have planned this year, including some fantastic opportunities to dive deeper into the world of seeds. Don’t miss out on: → Gene-Edited Market Garden Seeds: What Should Be the Organic and Grassroots Response? A mini-intro to gene editing and the latest updates, and a discussion on what this turning point means and how organic producers can respond and protect themselves. With Arzeena Hamir and Lucy Sharratt. → From Learning to Leadership: Organic Seed Production in Practice Explore what it takes to grow quality organic vegetable seed. With Sarah Mackenzie, Rupert Adams, John Pattison and Ashala Daniel. → Farm Tour – Cedar Isle Farm A tour of the farm, participatory wheat breeding projects, and seed cleaning with FarmFolk CityFolk’s mobile seed cleaning trailer. Explore these sessions and more at conference.organicbc.org/program We hope you can join us from Nov 25 - 27 in Harrison Hot Springs! Register now at the link in our bio, or visit bc-organic-conference.raiselysite.com #bcorganic2025 #thisisorganicbc #organicbc
🌱 2025 BC Organic Conference sessions highlight 🌱 2025 BC Organic Conference sessions highlight: Soil Health + Cover Cropping 🌱 We’re so excited for the sessions we have lined up this year, including some great opportunities to learn more about cover cropping and building healthy soil! Don’t miss out on: → Regenerative Agriculture Through Cover Crops Integration with Dr. Mehdi Sharifi and Dr. Dieter Geesing → Organic Soil Management Practices to Ensure Replant Success for Perennial Fruit Crops with Dr. Tom Forge → In-Field Indicators of Soil Health with Emma Holmes → Exploring Cover Crop Options in the Lower Mainland with April Stainsby Explore these sessions and more at conference.organicbc.org/program We hope you can join us from Nov 25 - 27 in Harrison Hot Springs! Register now at the link in our bio, or visit: bc-organic-conference.raiselysite.com #bcorganic2025 #thisisorganicbc #organicbc
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As part of a larger movement working towards a healthy world, we co-create a more sustainable, diverse and resilient food system.
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Organic BC
Did you know that @farmfolkcityfolk's BC Seed Gath Did you know that @farmfolkcityfolk's BC Seed Gathering is happening right after the BC Organic Conference, in the same location? The Gathering kicks off with a farm tour (co-hosted by Organic BC) and a banquet dinner on Thursday, November 27, offering a chance to connect over local food before diving into a day of learning and inspiration. We hope to see you at both events in Harrison Hot Springs! → BC Organic Conference (Nov 25 - 27): conference.organicbc.org → BC Seed Gathering (Nov 27 - 28): farmfolkcityfolk.ca/seedgathering #bcorganic2025 #bcseedgathering
Huge thanks to these amazing Silver Sponsors of th Huge thanks to these amazing Silver Sponsors of the 2025 BC Organic Conference! Your support helps us create a space where ideas are shared, connections are made, and the future of organic, regenerative agriculture is shaped. 🌱 TerraLink Horticulture Inc. 🌱 @fccagriculture 🌱 @pacs_organic 🌱 @canadianorganic We couldn’t do it without you—thank you for being part of this journey! → conference.organicbc.org #bcorganic2025 #thisisorganicbc #sponsors #gratitude
🌱 2025 BC Organic Conference sessions highlight 🌱 2025 BC Organic Conference sessions highlight: Seeds, Seeds, Seeds! 🌱 We’re thrilled about the sessions we have planned this year, including some fantastic opportunities to dive deeper into the world of seeds. Don’t miss out on: → Gene-Edited Market Garden Seeds: What Should Be the Organic and Grassroots Response? A mini-intro to gene editing and the latest updates, and a discussion on what this turning point means and how organic producers can respond and protect themselves. With Arzeena Hamir and Lucy Sharratt. → From Learning to Leadership: Organic Seed Production in Practice Explore what it takes to grow quality organic vegetable seed. With Sarah Mackenzie, Rupert Adams, John Pattison and Ashala Daniel. → Farm Tour – Cedar Isle Farm A tour of the farm, participatory wheat breeding projects, and seed cleaning with FarmFolk CityFolk’s mobile seed cleaning trailer. Explore these sessions and more at conference.organicbc.org/program We hope you can join us from Nov 25 - 27 in Harrison Hot Springs! Register now at the link in our bio, or visit bc-organic-conference.raiselysite.com #bcorganic2025 #thisisorganicbc #organicbc
🌱 2025 BC Organic Conference sessions highlight 🌱 2025 BC Organic Conference sessions highlight: Soil Health + Cover Cropping 🌱 We’re so excited for the sessions we have lined up this year, including some great opportunities to learn more about cover cropping and building healthy soil! Don’t miss out on: → Regenerative Agriculture Through Cover Crops Integration with Dr. Mehdi Sharifi and Dr. Dieter Geesing → Organic Soil Management Practices to Ensure Replant Success for Perennial Fruit Crops with Dr. Tom Forge → In-Field Indicators of Soil Health with Emma Holmes → Exploring Cover Crop Options in the Lower Mainland with April Stainsby Explore these sessions and more at conference.organicbc.org/program We hope you can join us from Nov 25 - 27 in Harrison Hot Springs! Register now at the link in our bio, or visit: bc-organic-conference.raiselysite.com #bcorganic2025 #thisisorganicbc #organicbc
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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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6 Oct

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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11 Sep

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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