Demonstration of innovative corn production technologies

This project demonstrated and provided local experience with innovative corn production management strategies including intercropping annuals (relay cropping), variation to plant population and strip tillage. The trials…

Managing extreme heat on Fraser Valley dairy farms

As the climate changes, the Fraser Valley is experiencing longer, hotter and drier summers. In addition to an overall increase in annual temperatures, there are likely to…

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. It provides tips…

Managing extreme heat for dairy, poultry and berries

This report summarizes findings of a scan that reviewed practices and technologies for managing extreme heat in the dairy, poultry and berry sectors in the Fraser Valley….

Farm flood readiness toolkit

This toolkit will help producers prepare for and recover from flooding. The toolkit includes eight fact sheets that provide information about topics ranging from determining flood risk…

Risk and opportunity assessment series

The 2012 baseline report summarizes potential impacts of climate change for BC agriculture sector. It identifies risk and opportunities associated with those impacts. Key actions for building…

Western corn rootworm: fact sheet

Western corn rootworm was detected for the first time in the Fraser Valley in 2016. This fact sheet provides information on identification and monitoring. It outlines the…