Open House Highlights Northern Agroforestry Opportunities

Participants networking at the Resources North Association Agroforestry Open House

At the recent Resources North Association Agroforestry Open House held Monday, September 23, 2013, participants learned about agroforestry, sucesses and opportunities in the region, potential for community supported agriculture, as well as how to get started in farming, and how to address food safety and traceability.  People were able to meet with experts in the field of agroforestry, while networking with other agroforestry related businesses.

The Open House had five resource stations, and each station had resource materials available.  Please visit the Resources North website to view all the materials presented:
http://www.resourcesnorth.org/rna/573/2013+activities

Gabriola Island Agroforestry Workshop, Oct 19

Join Just Another Weed Patch Farm on Saturday October 19th from 1:00 pm – 3:45 pm  on lovely Gabriola Island for an afternoon site visit and in depth presentation on the successes and challenges of their Agroforestry Demonstration Project!
   
Registration is free by emailing weedpatch@telus.net  Nutty, light refreshments will be provided. Spaces are limited! If you cannot attend please note the presentation will be video recorded and posted online at a later date for your viewing pleasure!

Agroforestry Open House, Prince George

Resources North Association, with funding support from the BC Agroforestry Industry Development Initiative, invites all interested in farming or learning more about agroforestry to attend their Agroforestry Open House.

Where? 
Resources North Boardroom
2666 Queensway Street
Prince George, BC

When?
Monday, September 23, 2013
16:00 - 20:00 (4 to 8 pm)

Complimentary snacks and beverages will be available.

Come and learn how agroforestry can help land owners diversify products, markets and farm income; improve soil and water quality; reduce erosion; and, enhance biodiversity while sustaining land resources for generations to come.