posted Dec 26, 2018
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January 2019 Workshops to Develop Agricultural Adaptation Strategies for Kootenay & Boundary
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Agriculture producers are invited to join us in PART 2 of a workshop series to develop the Kootenay & Boundary Regional Climate Change 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 December 2018 workshops.
Together we will be exploring how the agricultural sector can adapt to climate change: variable weather and changing shoulder seasons; increasing wildfire risk, spring flooding, insect, weed, pest and invasive species pressure; and drier summer conditions and drought. Up to $300,000 in seed funding will support collaborative local agricultural adaptation projects following completion of the strategies.
Please RSVP to one workshop:
- in Cranbrook (1/2 day workshop)
Monday, January 28th, 9:00am to 12:00pm
- in Creston
Tuesday, January 29th, 9:00am to 2:30pm
- in Greenwood
Thursday, January 31st, 9:00am to 2:30pm
Doors open at 8:30am for both workshops. Morning coffee and baked goods will be provided at all workshops, and lunch will also be provided in Creston and Greenwood.
Attendance is free and attendees are required to register in advance. Workshop addresses will be provided upon registration.
To register or for more information, contact Harmony Bjarnason at Harmony@BCAgClimateAction.ca or 250-215-5589.
posted Dec 19, 2018 | closing Jan 14, 2019
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Request for Proposals: Farm-level Flood Mitigation, Preparedness & Recovery Toolkit
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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)
posted Nov 28, 2018
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February 2019 Workshops to Develop Agricultural Adaptation Strategies for Bulkley-Nechako & Fraser-Fort George
photo by Ian Murphy
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.