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October 2008
| Event: | Agroforestry Workshoiop & Tour: Forest Farming Berry Crops |
| Description: |
The Federation of BC Woodlot Associations, on behalf of the Agroforestry Management Committee, is pleased to host a workshop and tour focused on Forest Farming Berry Crops. Come and learn about the exciting opportunities for diversification of your agricultural or woodlot enterprise, as well as the conservation benefits of adopting agroforestry practices. This workshop will highlight leading-edge practical information on forest farming, native berry crop production options, their ecology and propagation techniques, land access and management issues, as well as harvesting and processing technology, value-added opportunities, good agricultural and collection practices and food safety. Lunch and refreshments at the workshop are included in the registration fee. The tour will visit a working woodlot in the Comox valley using agroforestry practices and a managed forest on Mount Washington for discussions on production, conservation and accessing land. Call or email for a registration form, or register online. Special early registration rates. |
| Date: |
Workshop – Thursday October 16, 2008 - 09:45 to 17:00 Tour – Friday October 17, 2008 - 08:30 to 14:00 |
| Location: | The Westerly Hotel Best Western, 1590 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, BC |
| Telephone: | George Powwell at 250-983-5114 |
| Email: | agroforestry@uniserve.com |
| Website: | http://bcagroforestryi.workshop.sgizmo.com |
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November 2008
| Event: | AN INTRODUCTION TO VALUE CHAINS and VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PLANNING |
| Description: |
Day 1:AN INTRODUCTION TO VALUE CHAINS Successful value chain alliances demonstrate how businesses that collaborate and combine resources increase their profitability and efficiency. See if a value chain might be beneficial to you or your organization. You'll learn from the experts in an interactive, hands-on format how producers and processors are adopting the value chain strategy for better profitability. Day 2 Workshop : VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PLANNING Building on the day 1 workshop, you will develop a deeper understanding of the value chain process and how it can pay off for you or your business. There will be hands-on practice of using the strategies, concepts and tools indentified in day 1. You will also be able to identify resources required to develop a marketing outline for your specific product, service or value chain concept. |
| Date: | November 26 and 27th 8:30-4:30 |
| Location: |
Community Future offices : Courtenay 580 Duncan Avenue, Courtenay, BC Cranbrook 110A Slater Rd NW, Cranbrook , BC Chilliwack 6014 Vedder Rd Unit 29, Chilliwack , BC Kamloops 345 Yellowhead Highway Unit 215, Kamloops, BC Vanderhoof 2750 Burrard Avenue, Vanderhoof, BC |
| Contact: | Bill Henderson at (250)356-1675 |
| Email: | bill.henderson@gov.bc.ca |
| Website: | https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=646017 |
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Links to Other Calendars
Northwest Berry & Grape Information Network:
http://berrygrape.oregonstate.edu/news/events.htm
Northwest Integrated Pest Management:
http://www.nwipm.info/calendar.asp
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