Crops & Orchards
Crops & Orchards
Crops & Orchards Resource categories:
Vegetables
Ministry of Agriculture
- Vegetable Production Guide: Overview of popular vegetables grown in BC.
- Field Vegetable Production Guide: Overview of corn, potatoes, spinach and more.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Vegetable Enterprise Budgets: Cost and revenue for vegetables produced in BC.
Seeds
BCSeeds
- BC Seeds Business Directory: Find seed suppliers and organic seed producers here. Also, take a look at the recorded webinars for more information and resources.
FarmFolk CityFolk
- Seed Production Guides: Explore production guides written from scientists and experts in BC.
- BC Seed Trials: Find results and information from the 2018 research project and related resources.
- Seed Suppliers: A list of BC Seed suppliers.
KBFA Events
- Frost Seeding: Julie Robinson of the Peace River Forage Association of BC and Bill Wilson of Forage Friendly Enterprises Ltd gave a presentation and demonstration on frost seeding.
- Seed Cleaning and Seed Production for BC Vegetable and Flower Farms with FarmFolk CityFolk: David Catzel with FarmFolk CityFolk’s BC Seeds Program provided information and resources to local producers about initiative to support seed security and seed sovereignty and he inspired discussion about the future seed growing opportunities in BC.
Mushrooms
GROWBC
- Mushroom Growing Guide of BC: This guide lists the basic facts, varieties and processing involved in the production of mushrooms.
Ministry of Agriculture
- Mushroom Production Guide: Find information on mushroom production and farming from the Ministry of Agriculture.
Tree Fruits & Nuts
Ministry of Agriculture
- Tree Fruit Production Guide: production information for growing tree fruits, variety information and regulations.
- Hazelnut Production Guide: startup guide for hazelnut agriculture in BC. Includes orchard design considerations, varieties, disease, herbicides and regulations.
- Nut Enterprise Budgets: Cost and return of nut production in BC.
BC Tree Fruit Production Guide
- Integrated Fruit Production Guide: Explore this comprehensive guide to fruit production in BC, including spray schedules, grower records, safety, crop management, diseases and wildlife damage prevention.
- Tree Fruit Enterprise Budgets: Cost and return of tree fruit production in BC.
Berries & Vineyards
Ministry of Agriculture
- Berry Production Guide: Loads of information and supporting documents on growing varieties of berries in the province.
- Raspberry Growing Guide: Best practices and information on growing raspberries in BC. Guide is funded by the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Berry Enterprise Budgets: Cost and return of berry production in BC.
BC Blueberries
- A Field Guide to the Identification of Insect Pests, Diseases and other Disorders in Blueberries: This guide lists information on insect pests, diseases, abiotic disorders, beneficial insects and global diseases impacting blueberries.
BC Cranberry Growers' Association
- Pest Identification Guide: This guide assists farmers with identifying common pests plaguing cranberries in BC.
KBFA Events
- Blueberry Production: Dr. Eric Gerbrandt of the BC Blueberry Council led participants through best practices for field preparation and crop establishment, including a presentation and field observations at two blueberry farms.
Nurseries
Ministry of Agriculture
- Nursery Plants Production Guide: Information on growing, testing and regulating nursery plants.
Market Gardens
BC Farmers Markets
- List of community farmers markets: Find the nearest market to your community to find more information on registration. Keep in mind that some communities may have smaller markets not registered with the BCFMA; contact your local government for more information.
- Farmers Market Resources: Find information, reports, profiles and guides of vendor information, customer information, grant accessibility and more.
FarmFolk CityFolk
- Community Supported Agriculture Resources: Learn about existing CSA programs within your region.
KBFA Events
- Market Garden Field Day: Review our past event on Market Gardens and explore resources from the presentation.
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