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SOIL HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN ORGANIC FARMING SYSTEMS

WEB1.0 INTRODUCTION. Soil health is a central tenet of organic agriculture, and is critical to sustainable agriculture. Soil health assessment is an information gathering process …

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Health and Wellness

WEBFarmer Mental Health. Mental Health Resources. Contacts and resources from AgSafe BC. The Do More Agriculture Foundation. Wellness and mental health resources and …

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Group health benefits

WEBYes! Check out the Entrepreneur Plan. The idea of creating the Organic BC group benefits plan came from the expressed interest of family operations that wanted health benefits …

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British Columbia’s Thriving Organic Market Captured in New Report

WEBIn 2020, the market for organic food and beverages in BC reached an estimated $508.1 million, showing 15.6% year-to-year growth since 2017. Consumers in BC continue to …

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Organic Vegetables and Soil Health: Trial Results and Opportunities

WEBJoin this evening presentation to hear results from on-farm trials that have been looking at nutrient management and cover cropping practices on organic farms across southern …

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Organic BC Video Series

WEBOrganic Innovation Series Episode 1: Low Input Farming - Helmer's Organic Farm. Organic Innovation Series Episode 2: Nutrient and Nitrogen Management - Tatlo Road Farm. …

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2023 BC Organic Conference Sessions

WEBSmall holder farmers produce 80% of the total world food supply on 25% of the farmland. This presentation will highlight organic farming with small-holder farmers in four …

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BC Floods: Emergency Logistics for Producers

WEB5. Accommodations for Displaced TFWs. Over the weekend, about 200 TFWs (150 SAWP and 50 AgStream) are in emergency evacuation centers. As water levels drop and …

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BC Organic Conference

WEB2023 – Building Bridges. Thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2023 BC Organic Conference on Nov. 7 – 9 in Penticton! It was an honour to welcome farmers, students, …

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Health Canada Public Consultation on Glyphosate

WEBUpdate: Due to backlash, Health Canada has paused proposed increases to Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs), including for glyphosate. As a result, there will be no increases …

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Health Canada Wants to Increase Glyphosate in Food Have …

WEB3 2. Glyphosate is a potent chemical – a herbicide, an antibiotic and a chelator – affecting human and environmental health. As an antibiotic in animals (including humans, other …

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HOW DO WE MAINTAIN FARMER MENTAL HEALTH DURING …

WEBPREVENTION Farmer insurance / group insurance plans for mental healthmany participants spoke of financial barriers to mental health supports (e.g. private therapy

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