Muddy Feet Farm

04/05/2026

Farm to You

From local fields straight to your kitchen, every bite is fresh, local, and made to enjoy.

Order now at Cow-op.ca

Your farm-to-table moment is just a click away!

03/24/2026

Had to post this - a bunch of British farmers singing and getting a golden buzzer - epic!

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1619575069360915/?fs=e&fs=e

02/24/2026

Farmers can now apply for the next intake of the B.C. On‑Farm Technology Adoption Program to bring cutting‑edge tools and agritech to their operations.

This funding round supports technologies like automation, robotics, AI, and farm management software to boost competitiveness, reduce repetitive tasks, and address labour challenges.

Don’t miss out — apply now! https://news.gov.bc.ca/33381

02/13/2026

Project Introduction and Purpose: In 2020, The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) established a regional Drinking Water and Watershed Protection (DWWP) strategy. The DWWP follows the CVRD’s Corporate Strategic Plan and the Official Community Plan (OCP), with the

02/10/2026

01/13/2026

✨Get Set for the Islands Agriculture Show, January 30 & 31, 2026, at the Cowichan Exhibition! ✨

Join us for Vancouver Island’s premier agricultural event! The Islands Agriculture Show returns with two full days of learning, networking, and hands-on opportunities for farmers, producers, and agri-professionals.

Held alongside a dynamic agricultural trade show, the conference sessions offer the latest insights on research, farming practices, and emerging market opportunities—delivered by some of the industry’s most knowledgeable experts.

⭐⭐Online registration for the conference sessions will be open this week, so stay tuned! In the meantime, take a look at our website for this year's conference topics - there are sessions on:

🍇Agri-Tourism
🌱Seed Production,
🌿Cover Cropping,
🚜Soil Management
💦Understanding Watersheds and more!
www.iashow.ca

See you then!

12/29/2025

Join Young Agrarians on January 13th for a Farm Tax & Financial Literacy webinar!

The webinar will feature Blake Lechkobit, farmer and Manager of Agriculture & Business Advisory at MNP Accounting. Blake understands the challenges of farming, succession, tax and finance through first-hand experience as a farm operator and business start-up professional.

Pascale Schittecatte-Ćirić (B.C. Land Matching Program Manager) will also be there to share her insights, having worked with farmers and landholders on a wide variety of land use agreements. Together, Blake and Pascale offer a wealth of knowledge, so bring all your tax and finance questions.

When: January 13, 2026 from 7:00-8:30 PM PT

Where: Online - Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees.

Learn more and register here: youngagrarians.org/events/jan-13-2026-online-farm-tax-financial-literacy

The B.C. Land Matching Program is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative, with additional support from Columbia Basin Trust, Bullitt Foundation, Cowichan Valley Regional District, and the Real Estate Foundation of BC.

12/02/2025

New SlaughterRight Online Training Course

This online course replaces the previous paper-based SlaughterSafe training and remains a mandatory requirement for all Farmgate and Farmgate Plus slaughter establishment license applicants.

The online SlaughterRight course improves accessibility and convenience for producers, especially those in rural and remote areas.

The online format ensures consistent delivery and offers flexibility for learners to complete the training at their own pace and is a green alternative to the former paper-based approach.

The course focuses on regulations and best practices that govern critical food safety points in the slaughter process and reinforces awareness of regulated animal welfare practices. Completion of this training is required to obtain or renew a license. A certificate of completion is generated upon successful completion of the training.

The official launch date for the SlaughterRight online course was November 17, 2025. We encourage you to review the updated information on the SlaughterRight webpage.

Please contact the Meat Inspection Program at [email protected] with any questions about the new course.

11/25/2025

11/18/2025

Upcoming Event! CAS General Meeting + Film Screening + Q&A Panel.

The evening will start out with a General Meeting, followed by a special screening of the powerful documentary, Common Ground! Stick around after the film for an engaging Q&A Panel featuring local leaders in the field of regenerative agriculture.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: VIU Cowichan Campus (Theatre Room 140) - 2011 University Way, North Cowichan, BC
Cost: FREE

Featured Panelists:

🌾Caroline Nagtegaal - Owner/Farmer, Promise Valley Farm

🌾Felix Egerer - Viticulturist, Unsworth Vineyards and Blue Grouse Estate Winery

🌾DeLisa Lewis PhD, LLAG - Lead Farmer, Green Fire Farm

🌾Emily Harris - Executive Director, Sandown Centre for Regenerative Agriculture

CAS members and those interested in joining CAS are welcome to attend. Looking forward to seeing you there!

11/14/2025