Request for Proposals: Farm-level Flood Mitigation, Preparedness & Recovery Toolkit (closes Jan 14, 2019)
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The Fraser Valley Agricultural Adaptation Working Group is seeking proposals for a contractor to work with local producers, regional governments and industry groups to develop a series of fact sheets for farm-level flood mitigation, preparedness and recovery. The successful proponent will be required to review existing flood preparedness resources, identify content for fact sheets and develop the materials into a toolkit for producers.
This project includes:
- Reviewing existing flood mitigation, preparedness and recovery resources for agriculture;
- Defining topic areas for fact sheet content and accompanying checklists; and
- Hosting a focus group series to review material drafts with agricultural producers.
This project fulfills a priority action of the Fraser Valley Adaptation Strategies and will enhance the ability of producers in British Columbia – with a particular focus in the Fraser Valley – to adapt to the impacts of climate change. All work will be overseen by a committee that includes representatives from the BC Dairy Association, BC Poultry Association, BC Blueberry Council, Fraser Valley Regional District and its member municipalities and the BC Ministry of Agriculture.
The successful contractor will have a minimum of three years experience with extreme events and/or emergency preparedness, planning and mitigation issue with preference for flooding and agriculture and at least one team member will have experience working with the Fraser Valley agriculture sector.
View the PDF: Request for Proposals – Farm-level Flood Mitigation, Preparedness & Recovery Toolkit (closes Jan 14, 2019)
February 2019 Workshops to Develop Agricultural Adaptation Strategies for Bulkley-Nechako & Fraser-Fort George
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Agriculture producers are invited to join us in PART 2 of a workshop series to develop the Bulkley-Nechako & Fraser-Fort George Regional Adaptation Strategies.
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Develop an action strategy for addressing climate impacts.
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Share your knowledge and experience.
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Build on the results of the November 2018 workshops.
Together we will be exploring 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.
Chose one of the workshops:
- in Prince George
Tuesday, February 5th, 9:30am to 3:00pm
- outside Telkwa
Thursday, February 7th, 9:30am to 3:00pm
Doors open at 9:00am for both workshops, and morning coffee, baked goods and lunch will be provided.
Attendees MUST register in advance. Workshop addresses will be provided upon registration.
To register or for more information, contact Samantha Charlton at Samantha@BCAgClimateAction.ca or 778-676-7657.
Request for Proposals: Best Practices for On-Farm Management of Runoff, Drainage & Erosion (closes Dec 18, 2018)
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The BC Grain Producers Association (BCGPA) is seeking proposals for a contractor to work with producers and industry groups to identify and summarize potential on-farm practices for runoff, drainage and erosion management in the Peace River Regional District. The successful proponent will be required to consult with local producers and specialists, conduct a research scan and provide effective knowledge transfer of the findings.
The project includes:
- documenting a baseline of knowledge and practices currently in use
- investigating potentially relevant practices not being used
- developing an understanding of economic and other external factors that impact runoff, erosion and drainage management
- sharing results with producers through a variety of methods and channels
This project fulfills a priority action of the Peace Adaptation Strategies and will enhance the ability of producers in the Peace to adapt to the impacts of climate change. All work will be overseen by a committee that includes representatives from BCGPA, the BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative (CAI), the BC Ministry of Agriculture and other producer organizations.
The successful contractor will have a minimum of three years direct experience with on-farm management of water-related issues, and at least one team member with have direct experience working with the Peace agriculture sector.
The contract runs from January to August 2019.
View the PDF: Request for Proposals – Best Practices for On-Farm Management of Runoff, Drainage & Erosion (closes Dec 18, 2018)
