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Vancouver Island 3rd Spring Farmer Mixer
FARMERS, FOODIES AND FARM-CURIOUS FOLKS WILL MIX IT UP AGAIN ON VANCOUVER ISLAND!
WSÁNEĆ territory - Saanichton, BC
Here's what we've got planned for our third annual Vancouver Island Mixer so far:
Tuesday, March 1
All day: Farmer2 Farmer Gathering (organized by our friends at CRFAIR) at the Saanich Fairgrounds! (Register separately for this event here: http://farmer2farmer.ca/?page_id=117)
5:00PM Stay on after Farmer2Farmer for a Young Agrarians potluck social! Bring family, friends, a dish to share and utensils to eat with. Bring your dancing shoes for a CONTRA DANCE with The Merry McKentys! We'll also have a Land Linking area, feasting and networking until 9:00PM.
Wednesday, March 2
8:30-5:00 Young Agrarians 3rd Annual Spring Farmer Mixer! Join us for a day of workshops, networking, deep discussions, great food and community building for farmers, foodies and farm-curious folk.
Here's what we've got so far for workshops. Check back for more info soon as we are working on more offerings for the day!
New Farm Business Planning DeLisa Lewis
Workshop description coming soon!
DeLisa Lewis co-owns and operates Green Fire Farm in the Cowichan Valley. Now re-entering farming after a seven-year "break" to complete her PhD in soils and agroecology, DeLisa has more than fourteen years experience managing certified organic mixed vegetable production systems. She was lead instructor for the UBC Farm Practicum in Sustainable Agriculture from 2011-2014, and her teaching, research, and consulting continue with focus areas in soil nutrient management, farm planning, and new farmer training.
Farm Sales and Technology Kelsey Brick, Sole Food Farms
Track your sales like a pro! Learn about how Sole Food Farms keeps track of sales at Farmers Market, CSA, and Restaurants. Watch a live demo of how to create an online restaurant order form using Google Forms. This workshop will be highly interactive! Learn, discuss and ask questions about the benefits and challenges in bringing technology into the realm of farm sales.
Kelsey Brick is the Distribution Coordinator for Sole Food Farms in Vancouver BC. She has spent the past two seasons developing sales and processing systems including online options for restaurant orders and debit-style CSA management. She brings 10 years experience working in the hospitality industry to this role giving her an inside understanding of how to work with chefs.
Applying Keyline Design Principles to Slow, Sink, Spread & Store Water Tayler Krawczyk, Hatchet & Seed
This workshop will provide an overview to the concept of keyline design a farm layout pattern that works with natural contours to maximize the effectiveness of both rainwater and irrigation. We will explore both large and small-scale applications of keyline design. We will also look at 'keyline cultivation', a form of subsoiling to de-compact restrictive rooting layers and improve water management. Keyline design is most compatible with broad acre tree-crop and/or grass farming, but concepts can be applied to small market gardens too. The more sloped the farm, the more effective a keyline layout can be.
Tayler Krawczyk is the project lead for Hatchet & Seed, an edible landscaping & resilient farm development business based in North Saanich, BC. He completed a degree in International Development Studies and spent 5 years in the forestry and silviculture industry. He is currently leading a 3 year 'keyline water management' project that is monitoring the effects of 'keyline subsoil plowing' and 'keyline agro-forestry layout' as a means of restoring compacted pasture and managing on-farm water. He and his partner Solara grow & propagate hundreds of edible, medicinal & useful plants at their homestead and also run an urban edible landscaping business.
Planning for land a land access workshop for beginning farmers Keeley Nixon, Linking Land And Farmers
Thinking about farming or planning a farm of your own? In all the hard work that lies ahead planning for land is a crucial step. In this interactive workshop you will learn how to start mapping your farm dream! Join us for a dynamic discussion about different land access arrangements, find out what resources exist, share your hopes, hurdles and leap into action. Leave with insight and action steps for your own situation and inspiration for what lies ahead.
Keeley Nixon has been involved in farming and food activism since moving from the BC interior in 2001. She is a local farmer and seed grower, coordinator of Linking Land And Farmers (LLAF) and board member for a variety of agricultural nonprofits. She brings her experience with numerous non-profits, passion for cooking, good design, community engagement and general joie de vivre to all that she does.
Indigenous Food & Land Systems
Details TBA!
Open Space Discussion March 2 at 3:00PM
Join the whole group for a panel discussion on marketing, collaboration & business success! After the panel, wander around a smorgasbord of discussions and table topics to listen & chat more about your favourite subjects of the day. If you missed a workshop, this will be your chance to sit with a presenter or panelist you want to hear more from. It's also an opportunity to start your own discussion table to learn and network with other farmers.
Panelists TBA stay tuned!
More descriptions, details and speaker bios to come. Keep up to date at our blog at: www.youngagrarians.org/vimixer2016
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LocationSaanich Fairgrounds (View)
1528 Stellys Cross Rd
Central Saanich, BC V8M 1S8
Canada
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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