Workshop #1: Emergency Preparedness & Safety For Farms & Rural Property Owners
Date: January 19 & 20 2024 | Time: TBA | Location: Forestry Innovation Center, Quesnel
Registration Fee: FARMED members - $20.00 | Public - $25.00
How to Register: Click Here
This 1 1/2 day event will introduce participants to the many organizations involved in emergency response and provide an opportunity for asking questions and understanding their roll as well as the property owners roll. The second in class part of the event is a hands on workshop where participants will further that understanding and begin to formulate an emergency plan for their individual property.
Friday Night:
meet & greet networking session
Talk with delivery specialists one on one about considerations and preparedness ideas and concepts for everyone
Saturday:
Hands On Workshop focused on rural property owners / farms to develop an Emergency Preparedness Plan for their property delivered by FireSmart specialists.
Highlight available programs to assist homeowners and bona fide farms.
Provide an understanding of FireSmart concepts and identify tips and tricks to reduce the risk of ignition to your home and structures
Presentations by in delivery specialists on a wide variety of emergency preparedness aspects applicable to everyone
About your Presenter:
Ted Traer, RPF (Ret) owns and operates Moose Meadows Farm located in Bouchie Lake with his wife, Heloise. Ted is a strong advocate for firesmarting having spent over 30 years with the Ministry of Forests often working with fire generated ecosystems and on active wildfires
Funding for this Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program event is provided by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
Workshop #2: Vending at a Farmers’ Market
Date: January 27th, 2024 | Time: 9am – 2:00pm | Location: Kersley Community Hall
Registration Fee: FARMED members - $15.00 | Public - $20.00
How to Register: Click Here
This is a 5-hour hands-on and interactive workshop introducing participants to selling at a Farmers’ Market. The workshop will cover rules and regulations, managing risk and liability, social media marketing, equipment, displays and signage, customer service, etc. The workshop is being facilitated by long-time FARMED member, Wylie Bystedt.
About your Presenter:
Wylie Bystedt is the President of the BC Association of Farmers Market. She is a champion and advocate for both vendor and market sustainability. Wylie is actively involved in local markets, as well as additional regional agriculture and economic development organizations. Wylie operates a farm in Alexandria, south of Quesnel, and has facilitated many workshops and seminars on agricultural diversification and selling at the farmers’ market.
Funding for this Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program event is provided by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
Workshop #3: Food Preservation – Adding Value and Eliminating Waste
Date: February 10th, 2024 | Time: 9am – 3:00pm | Location: Anglican Church - 465 Kinchant Street
Registration: FARMED members - $15.00 | Public - $20.00
How to Register: Click Here
Extend the bounty of your garden while adding value and eliminating food waste! Join FARMED member Paula Guilbeault-Roballo for a fun and informative hands-on workshop where you will explore various forms of food preservation. This introductory course will cover how to get started safely and effectively and inspire you to explore the potential of preservation to:
- Create food security
- Improve nutrition
- Reduce food costs
- Eliminate food waste
- Create exciting revenue streams
- Eat from your garden all year long
About your presenter:
Paula Guilbeault-Roballo is a local agricultural producer who is also a Holistic healthcare professional and functional nutritionist who has a long-standing passion for making healthy, natural food accessible. She has been cooking and preserving foods from a young age and her knowledge comes from a combination of traditional family teachings, research, and self-directed education. She has a background in adult education as a former faculty member at the Ontario College of Homeopathic Medicine, guest lecturer at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and a decade of experience teaching in the community. She has been teaching Fermentation workshops for over 6 years both in the community and through the Peel District Schoolboard.
Funding for this Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program event is provided by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
Workshop #4: Farm to Consumer: Rules for Compliant Production
Date:March 2 2024 | Time: 10am – 1:00pm | Location: Kersley Community Hall
Registration Fee: FARMED members - $15.00 | Public - $20.00
How to Register: Click Here
Did you know that soap is considered a cosmetic in Canada? That balms, salves and lotions cannot be marketed to heal or solve problems? There are many rules and regulations governing the production, packaging and sale of any of these products in Canada, and the producer could be subject to tens of thousands of dollars in fines if not compliant – even if just gifting the products! In this seminar FARMED member, Pamela Nelson, will guide you through the rules applicable to small batch producers preparing products for sale direct to consumer and for wholesale or consignment with retailers. Participants are encouraged to bring any product packaging and labels with you if you have them!
About your Presenter:
Pam Nelson is a local entrepreneur with a business focused on botanical-based balms, facial and body cleansers and lotions. Additionally, she has over 20 years of business administration and management experience ranging from small business management to public corporation administration and has a Master of Business Administration in Executive Management. She has experience as a Business Advisor and has worked with hundreds of small businesses across multiple industries, including food and cosmetic manufacturers. She has experience as a College Professor developing and teaching courses in Small Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Electronic Commerce and Management Information Systems.
Funding for this Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program event is provided by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
FARMED Opportunities 2022 & Beyond Committee Meeting
Date: October 24, 2023 | Time: 7pm | Location: via Zoom
Instructions: Please email info@farmed.ca if you will be attending the meeting to receive the Zoom link.
The next meeting of the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association dba FARMED is scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, 2023. FARMED members and interested members of the public are welcome to attend, to learn updates on the Opportunities 2022 and Beyond project as well as the regular association operations.
FARMED Member Meeting
Date: October 17, 2023 | Time: 7pm | Location: via Zoom
Instructions: Please RSVP to info@farmed.ca to attend the meeting.
The next member meeting of the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association dba FARMED is scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, 2023. All members of the public are welcome to attend.
Workshop: Wildfire resilience for Agriculture Producers Tour
Duration: 5 hr | Date: October 14, 2023 | Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Registration Fee: FARMED members - $25.00 | Public - $35.00 | FARMED members taking both tours - $40.00
Who should attend: Agricultural Producers, Everyone!
How to Register: Click Here
Join Ted Traer, RPF (Ret), Local FireSmart Representative for a one-day tour focused on introducing tour participants to FireSmart through discussions, visiting fuel reduction and firesmarted sites, and learning about programs specifically available for agriculture producers. This tour will both be informative and will prove to be a place to network, share ideas, collaborate and become more informed. The facilitator, Ted, owns and operates Moose Meadows Farm located in Bouchie Lake with his wife, Heloise. Ted is a strong advocate for firesmarting having spent over 30 years with the Ministry of Forests often working with fire generated ecosystems and on active wildfires. Tour fee includes transportation.
Funding for this Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program event is provided by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
FARMED Opportunities 2022 & Beyond Committee Meeting
Date: October 10, 2023 | Time: 7pm | Location: via Zoom
Instructions: Please email info@farmed.ca if you will be attending the meeting to receive the Zoom link.
The next meeting of the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association dba FARMED is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10, 2023. FARMED members and interested members of the public are welcome to attend, to learn updates on the Opportunities 2022 and Beyond project as well as the regular association operations.
Workshop: Market Garden Root Cellar / Cold Storage Tour
Duration: 6 hr | Date: September 16, 2023 | Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Registration Fee: FARMED members - $25.00 | Public - $35.00 | FARMED members taking both tours - $40.00
Who should attend: Everyone!
How to Register: Click Here
Join FARMED for a one-day tour visiting Root Cellars and Cold Rooms in the North Cariboo (within 10-15 km. from Quesnel). This tour will include visiting several farms / homes that use Root Cellars or Cold Rooms as part of their on-farm operations to preserve their produce and extend their market season. The tour will be informative, educational, and a great opportunity to network and meet like-minded people. Your hosts for the Tour will be FARMED members who own and operate local farms and are passionate about creating opportunities that bring people together to learn and expand their knowledge base. Tour fee includes transportation.
Funding for this Knowledge and Technology Transfer Program event is provided by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
FARMED Opportunities 2022 & Beyond Project Celebratory Launch
Date: September 2nd, 2023
Join FARMED at the Quesnel Farmers Market for the Opportunities 2022 & Beyond Project Celebratory Launch on Saturday, September 2nd from 8:30am to 1pm. The launch activities include demonstrations of the AgriConnect website, a gift basket draw and prizes, sponsor recognition and more.
FARMED Opportunities 2022 & Beyond Committee Meeting
Date: August 29, 2023
The next meeting of the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association dba FARMED is scheduled for Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 7pm via Zoom. FARMED members and interested members of the public are welcome to attend, to learn updates on the Opportunities 2022 and Beyond project as well as the regular association operations. Please email info@farmed.ca if you will be attending the meeting to receive the Zoom link.
FARMED Member Meeting
Date: August 22, 2023
The next member meeting of the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association dba FARMED is scheduled for Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 7pm via Zoom. All members of the public are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to info@farmed.ca.
FARMED Opportunities 2022 & Beyond Committee Meeting
Date: August 1, 2023
The next meeting of the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association dba FARMED is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 7pm via Zoom. FARMED members and interested members of the public are welcome to attend, to learn updates on the Opportunities 2022 and Beyond project as well as the regular association operations. Please email info@farmed.ca if you will be attending the meeting to receive the Zoom link.
FARMED Opportunities 2022 & Beyond Committee Meeting
Date: June 20, 2023
The next meeting of the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association dba FARMED is scheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 7pm via Zoom. FARMED members and interested members of the public are welcome to attend, to learn updates on the Opportunities 2022 and Beyond project as well as the regular association operations. Please email info@farmed.ca if you will be attending the meeting to receive the Zoom link.
FARMED Opportunities 2022 & Beyond Committee Meeting
Date: June 6, 2023
The next meeting of the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association dba FARMED is scheduled for Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 7pm via Zoom. FARMED members and interested members of the public are welcome to attend, to learn updates on the Opportunities 2022 and Beyond project as well as the regular association operations. Please email info@farmed.ca if you will be attending the meeting to receive the Zoom link.
FARMED Annual General Meeting & Social Networking Event
Date: May 27, 2023
The FARMED Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Social Networking Event will be held on Saturday, May 27th, 2023. The event will start at 4pm at Moose Meadows Farm located at 2861 Nazko Road, Quesnel BC. The Annual General Meeting is scheduled from 4:30 - 5 pm followed the Social Networking Event which will run into the evening. The AGM will include the FARMED Chair Report, the annual financial report and the election of the FARMED Board of Directors as well as any business deemed necessary by the members. A potluck dinner will be served and bring your own beverage. For more information contact info@farmed.ca.
FARMED Opportunities 2022 & Beyond Committee Meeting
Date: May 23, 2023
The next meeting of the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association dba FARMED is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 7pm via Zoom. FARMED members and interested members of the public are welcome to attend, to learn updates on the Opportunities 2022 and Beyond project as well as the regular association operations. Please email info@farmed.ca if you will be attending the meeting to receive the Zoom link.
FARMED Member Meeting - May 16, 2023
Date: May 16, 2023
The next member meeting of the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association dba FARMED is scheduled for Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 7pm via Zoom. All members of the public are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to info@farmed.ca.
FARMED Opportunities 2022 & Beyond Committee Meeting
Date: May 9, 2023
The next meeting of the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association dba FARMED is scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 7pm via Zoom. FARMED members and interested members of the public are welcome to attend, to learn updates on the Opportunities 2022 and Beyond project as well as the regular association operations. Please email info@farmed.ca if you will be attending the meeting to receive the Zoom link.
Fire Smart Program for Agriculture Producers
Date: May 3, 2023
Ted Traer, RPF (Ret), LFR / Local FireSmart Representative will provide information and funding opportunities on the Fire Smart Program for Agriculture Producers on May 3, 2023, 7-8:30 pm. on Zoom. Contact Fire Smart Program for more information and to obtain the Zoom link for the presentation.
FARMED Opportunities 2022 & Beyond Committee Meeting
Date: April 25, 2023
The next meeting of the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association dba FARMED is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 7pm via Zoom. FARMED members and interested members of the public are welcome to attend, to learn updates on the Opportunities 2022 and Beyond project as well as the regular association operations. Please email info@farmed.ca if you will be attending the meeting to receive the Zoom link.
Sugaring Off ON THE FARM Festival
Date: April 22, 2023
Join us at Moose Meadows Farm to experience sugaring off Boreal Forest Style! The evaporator will be bubbling away so you can enjoy the scent of birch syrup in the air! Other activities will include an On Farm Market, Nature Walks, Birch Syrup Taste Testing, and a chance to visit with the donkeys, alpacas, horses, ponies, sheep & 1 goat of Moose Meadows Farm. For more information contact mmfarm@goldcity.net.To sign up to participate as a vendor at the Sugaring Off ON FARM Festival, click the link below. Event Timing: April 22, 2023, 11 am - 3 pm Event Address: 2861 Nazko Road, Bouchie Lake, BC, V2J 7E5 (15 km. west of Quesnel) Contact us at 250.249.5329 (farm) or 250.249.0228 (Bouchie Lake Country Store.
FARMED Member Meeting
Date: April 18, 2023
The next meeting of the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association dba FARMED is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 at 7pm via Zoom. FARMED members and interested members of the public are welcome to attend, to learn updates on the Opportunities 2022 and Beyond project as well as the regular association operations. Please email info@farmed.ca if you will be attending the meeting to receive the Zoom link.
FARMED Opportunities 2022 & Beyond Committee Meeting
Date: April 11, 2023
The next meeting of the North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing Association dba FARMED is scheduled for Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 7pm via Zoom. FARMED members and interested members of the public are welcome to attend, to learn updates on the Opportunities 2022 and Beyond project as well as the regular association operations. Please email info@farmed.ca if you will be attending the meeting to receive the Zoom link.