Summary of Cowichan wildfire planning field day
This report details a wildfire-focused field day and panel held for Vancouver Island producers, hosted through the 2018 Islands Agriculture Show. The report summarizes information shared and…
Water storage and management in the Cowichan Valley
This report describes activities that shared information about water storage and management with producers on Vancouver Island. Two events were hosted through the 2016 Islands Agriculture Show…
Vanderhoof weather station data
Forage producers in the Vanderhoof area are observing changes in local climate that are impacting crop health and the timing of key agricultural activities. This report combines…
Enhancing food processing in the Cowichan Valley
This report provides an inventory of food processing and storage infrastructure and assets in the Cowichan Valley. It also identifies needs, gaps and areas with potential for…
Opportunities and barriers to mitigating wildfire risk
This report summarizes opportunities and barriers to more effective wildfire risk management on ranching properties in the Cariboo. It documents consultation conducted through site visits and workshops…
Enhancing agricultural dams in the Cariboo
These resources evaluate the issues facing agricultural dam owners in the Cariboo and identify potential collaborative solutions. The 2015 project report: The 2015 workshop summary includes a…
Climate-resilient livestock surface water in the Cariboo
Climate change is expected to exacerbate threats to surface water sources for livestock and wildlife in the Cariboo region, an area already experiencing reduced surface water availability…
Priority pests in the Cariboo-Chilcotin
This report provides an assessment of the potential impact of current and emerging pests on agriculture in the Cariboo. The report includes an analysis of the current…
Applied agricultural research in the Cariboo
These resources provide an overview of the process to create an agricultural research organization for the Cariboo region. The 2017 project report and summary describe the context…
Agricultural extension models for the Cowichan Valley
This report reviews the state of agricultural extension, agricultural extension needs, and the relationship between extension and sector resilience to climate change. It also outlines a series…