Too Much Water, or Too Little? Climate Resilient Vegetable Farming
In British Columbia, shifting precipitation patterns are becoming increasingly unpredictable and volatile. Wetter spring and fall shoulder seasons are impeding farmers’ ability to prepare and
Improving Water-Use Efficiency for Managing During Dry Conditions
Although the Okanagan is considered to have one of the most favourable climates for agricultural production in the province, in many cases moisture deficiency during
Crop Trial and Crop Suitability Assessment for Climate Resilience
This project evolved out of the priorities identified in the 2020 Vancouver Island Adaptation Strategies (strategy 3.1: action 3.1B, action 3.1C, & action 3.1D). This
Pollinator Assessment and Crop/Climate Analysis for Bulkley-Nechako and Fraser-Fort George
Climate change in the Bulkley-Nechako and Fraser-Fort George Regional Districts (BNFFG) is expected to result in altered temperature and precipitation regimes, and growing seasons that
Research Template: Use Mulches to Reduce Water Use with On-Farm Research
This fillable template introduces the value using mulches to reduce water use and adapt to hotter and drier conditions and walks through the steps to
Research Template: Improve Water Infiltration, Soil Health With On-Farm Research
This fillable template introduces the value of adequate water infiltration for crop production and walks through the steps to carry out a research trial. The
Research Template: Test New Crops with On-Farm Research
This fillable template introduces the value of testing new crops to adapt to climate change and walks through the steps to carry out a research
Enabling Climate Change Adaptation Through On-Farm Research Templates
This two-year project developed three research templates for getting started with on-farm research to test new practices. Each template also includes a case study. Learn
Extending the Greenhouse Growing Season in the Cariboo
These resources summarize the results of a 10-month applied research project that demonstrated and evaluated the use of minidomes and supplemental LED lighting in greenhouses. Trials
IPM Guides for Small-Scale Farmers
Through this project a series of 12 IPM guides were developed for small-scale vegetable and berry farmers in the Fraser Valley and Lillooet-Pemberton areas. These
IPM Guides: Tuber Flea Beetle
Tuber flea beetles (TFBs) are small black beetles that feed on Solanaceous plants, including potatoes. The most significant damage is done by the larvae, which
IPM Guides: Two-Spotted Spider Mites in Greenhouse Cucumbers
Two-spotted spider mites (TSSM; Tetranychus urticae Koch) feed directly on plants and can cause damage on a range of crops, including tomatoes, eggplants, and cucumbers.
