Mixed Farms in the North Cariboo: The Value of Diversity in Agriculture Pre-register for a free, fun-filled day touring mixed farms in the North Cariboo! Meet at the Alex Fraser Park at 9:00 am on August 25th. Lunch will be included at Alexandria Cafe. . Tour is full; registration is closed.
Tag Archives: Agriculture
Agriculture and the Water Cycle
Adapting to a changing climate will be one of the key factors to the future success of agriculture. Water conservation in farm settings should start with building the capacity of the land to capture and retain precipitation. Building soil tilth with organics, as well as, using agroforestry methods, are proven tools for water management.
Priority Agricultural Pests of the Cariboo Region
Climate change is already influencing, and will continue to influence, agricultural pest dynamics and their impacts on agricultural production.
New ALR Tree Planting Rules Gets it Right
The new regulations governing tree planting in BC’s Agricultural Land Reserve finds the right balance between conservation and food security.
Canada’s Shelterbelt Shutdown
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada’s (AAFC) decision last week to axe its long-running shelterbelt program, is not only a set-back for agroforestry in Canada, but could also have severe short and long-term implications for the sustainability of Prairie agriculture.