Request for Proposals: Strengthening Flood Preparedness for Delta Agriculture (closes Dec 6, 2018)
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The Delta Farmers’ Institute (DFI) is seeking proposals for a contractor to work with local producers, government and other partners to strengthen flooding preparedness and communication for the Delta agriculture sector. The successful proponent will be required to conduct a research scan and review of existing materials, consult with emergency services and others, and facilitate focus groups.
This project also includes:
- gathering information for improving and updating evacuation and livestock relocation plans
- updating the agricultural community on longer term and larger scale flood mitigation planning
- ensuring that farm-level flood preparedness resources are accessible to producers
This project fulfills a priority action of the Delta Adaptation Strategies (3 MB pdf) and will enhance the ability of producers in Delta to adapt to the impacts of climate change. All work will be overseen by a committee that includes representatives from DFI, the BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Committee (CAI), the City of Delta and the BC Ministry of Agriculture.
The successful contractor will have a minimum of three years of direct experience with extreme events/flooding issues, and at least one team member will have direct experience working with the BC agriculture sector, with a preference for Delta-specific knowledge.
The contract runs from December 2018 to June 2019.
View the PDF: Request for Proposals – Strengthening Flood Preparedness for Delta Agriculture (closes Dec 6, 2018)
December 2018 Workshops to Develop Agricultural Adaptation Strategies for Kootenay & Boundary
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Agriculture producers are invited to contribute to the development of the Kootenay & Boundary Regional Climate Change Adaptation Strategies.
The BC Agriculture and Food Climate Action Initiative will be working with local agricultural producers to explore how the agricultural sector can adapt to climate change: variable weather and changing shoulder seasons; insect, weed, pest and invasive species pressure; extreme weather events; drier conditions and drought; wildfire risk; and more. Up to $300,000 in seed funding will support collaborative local agricultural adaptation projects following completion of the strategies.
At the workshops you will:
- Obtain the latest climate change projections for the region.
- Discuss how climate change will affect agricultural production.
- Brainstorm actions to ensure agricultural resiliency.
Please RSVP to one workshop:
- in Creston
Creston & District Community Complex – 312 19th Avenue North
Tuesday December 4th, 9am to 2:00pm
- in Greenwood
McArthur Hall – 1375 Venterans Lane
Thursday December 6th, 9am to 2:00pm
Doors open at 8:30am for both workshops. Morning coffee, baked goods and lunch will be provided.
Also, a special half-day focus group (to discuss agricultural adaptation in the region) is open to agricultural producers in the Slocan Valley area.
- in Winlaw
(location provided upon registration)
Wednesday, December 5th, 9am – noon
Attendees MUST register in advance and there is no cost to register.
To register or for more information, contact Harmony Bjarnason at Harmony@BCAgClimateAction.ca or 250-215-5589.
Request for Proposals: Farm & Ranch Wildfire Preparedness Planning (closes Nov 9, 2018)
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The BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative (CAI) is seeking proposals for the delivery of wildfire preparedness planning to farmers and ranchers within the province of BC. The successful contractor will be required to plan, coordinate and deliver workshops and compile and develop workshop materials.
The overarching objectives of this project are to:
- Increase agricultural producer awareness of available wildfire preparedness planning resources
- Provide information and a structured planning process for producers to consider decisions and actions for farm/ranch level wildfire preparedness and mitigation
- Strengthen the linkages and relationships between producers and wildfire preparedness and response staff/agencies
This project will build on earlier work undertaken by CAI and the BC Cattleman’s Association (BCCA), including a series of emergency preparedness workshops delivered by BCCA following the wildfire season of 2017 and a guide and workbook developed by CAI.
The successful contractor will have a minimum of three years experience with wildfire issues and at least one team member will have direct experience working with the BC agriculture sector.
The contract runs from November 2018 through March 2019.
View the PDF: Request for Proposals – Farm & Ranch Wildfire Preparedness Planning (closes Nov 9, 2018)
