Cariboo Region On-Farm Composting Field Day

Join us for a field day for on-farm composting practices in the Cariboo region presented by the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food.

By BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Date and time

Location

6111 Soda Creek-MacAlister Rd

6111 Soda Creek-MacAlister Road Williams Lake, BC V2G 5A5 Canada

About this event

Event lasts 2 hours

The BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food is presenting this On-Farm Composting Field Day in the Cariboo region. Join knowledgeable experts at Puddle Produce Farm in Soda Creek to learn practical hands-on information on topics such as:

How to properly site and construct a compost pile,
How to use compost as a replacement for synthetic fertilizer,
The benefits of compost for soil health and fertility,
How to determine application rates, timing, and method when using compost,
Information on soil testing and how to interpret soil test results,
Regulatory considerations of on-farm composting.

Lunch will be provided after the session.

Space will be limited to the first 20 registrants.

For more information, please contact:

Nicole Pressey: 236-713-2223 or email nicole.pressey@gov.bc.ca

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Puddle Produce Farm?

Attendees coming from Williams Lake should exit Highway 97 at the Soda Creek Townsite Road. The farm will be on the left approximately 11 km down the road. Attendees coming from Quesnel should exit Highway 97 at Soda Creek MacAlister Road and the farm will be on the right in approximately 8.5 km.

Is the venue outdoors or indoors?

We will be completing the entirety of the session outdoors at the farm. Please dress according to weather conditions.

Organized by

BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food

FreeJul 23 · 10:00 AM PDT