Join us for a day of classroom learning, field demonstrations, and practical strategies to build water resilience on the farm!
Registration required at Eventbrite. $10 members, $20 non-members.
Topics will include:
Soil health, soil microbiology, and water-holding capacity
Practical soil management and crop production
Regenerative agriculture and viticulture
Keyline design and stormwater management
Irrigation ponds, hedgerow planting, and regenerative landscape design
Classroom sessions will be held inside the beautiful Alderlea Farm and Cafe followed by field demonstrations on Alderlea Farm then we'll walk over to Tattam Valley Farms in the afternoon.
Speaker Line-up:
Felix Egerer: a viticulturist, agriculture consultant, and Integrity Soils' CREATE Program graduate/coach with expertise in soil health, soil microbiology, agroecological systems, and regenerative agriculture. Felix holds two B.Sc. degrees in Viticulture and Enology and has an Articling Agrologist (AAg) designation with the BC Institute of Agrologists
Tayler Krawczyk: is the Principal and Project Manager of Hatchet & Seed. Tayler has extensive experience in regenerative landscape design, keyline water management, agricultural stormwater management, irrigation ponds, hedgerow planting, and orchard installation. He holds a B.A in International Development Studies from the University of Saskatchewan, an Ecological Landscape Design Certificate from Gaia College, Organic Master Gardener Certificate, Permaculture Design Certificate and REX Farm Planning Certificate from Regrarians Inc (Australia).
Andrew Bennett: has worked as a Kootenay & Boundary Farm Advisors since 2017. He is a Professional Agrologist, Certified Irrigation Designer, and BC Environmental Farm Plan Advisor. Andrew provides mapping and farm management planning services to help agricultural operations address key challenges related to water security, irrigation, grazing management, and riparian health.
This project was funded by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
Planning for the Day
Bring: Water bottle, gloves and notebook/pen.
Dress for the Weather: This event includes both in classroom sessions and field sessions outdoors. The event will run rain or shine.
Footwear/Biosecurity: Please wear sturdy waterproof footwear and wash your shoes before visiting the farm, especially if you work on or have visited a farm recently.
Food: You may bring your own lunch OR there is an optional choice to add lunch/snacks provided by Alderlea Farm for $31.50 (including GST). Light refreshments will be provided during breaks. Please inform us of any dietery restrictions.