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 | closing Dec 18, 2018
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Request for Proposals: Best Practices for On-Farm Management of Runoff, Drainage & Erosion
photo by Foster Richardson
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)
posted Nov 21, 2018 | closing Dec 6, 2018
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Request for Proposals: Strengthening Flood Preparedness for Delta Agriculture
photo by Emrys Damon Miller, Rocketday Arts
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)