Join us for two days of workshops for small-scale, ecological farmers and farmers-to-be on Vancouver Island. Dive in to amazing networking opportunities and skills-sharing with experienced farmer facilitators who are ready to help you grow your farm business. We’ve got workshops on everything from farm business planning to holistic management and livestock to crop planning, land access, and more! Are you farm-curious, or thinking about becoming a farmer? JOIN US! Everyone is welcome!
=0D=0A=WHAT TO BRING: Lunch and light snacks will be provided both days, but bring a travel mug for your coffee or tea. Saturday night will be a potluck and social at the end of the day –there is nothing better n’ sharing a community made meal together. Please bring a food item to share. To make the most of this part of the Mixer, please invite your friends and family – the more, the merrier!
=0D=0A=We are deeply grateful to be holding this gathering on Coast Salish territory and would like to acknowledge the Malahat Nation and Chief Caroline Harry, as well as the Quw’utsun First Nation and Chief William Seymour. We look forward to featuring wisdom-sharing from Indigenous leaders (names TBA) from these communities and harvesting a deeper knowledge of what it means to farm within a context of colonization and ongoing Indigenous stewardship of land & traditional foodsheds.
=0D=0A=Tickets: http://vimixer2017.brownpapertickets.com/
=0D=0A=Ticket price includes:
=0D=0A=Overnight shared accommodation at the lovely Camp Pringle in Shawnigan Lake (BYO sleeping bag, bedding & towel)
=0D=0A=Delicious meals featuring local ingredients (please inform us about dietary restrictions in the registration questionnaire)
=0D=0A=Two days of amazing farmer workshops
=0D=0A=Networking and community building
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