How To's, What's it all about, and more!
Date: May 10th
Time: 10 am - 2 pm
Location: The Loft (upstairs of our Barn), 2861 Nazko Road, Bouchie Lake, V2J 7E5
This workshop will focus on what is needed to become a bonafide farm in British Columbia. The classification of farmland is legislated within British Columbia and subject to provincial regulations and some local bylaws. This workshop will be perfect for people interested in applying for farm status and wishing to understand the provincial regulations and its benefits. A few of some applicable regional and local land use bylaws will be included (with a focus on the Cariboo Region). The workshop will include a simple exercise whereby participants plan their farm and work through an application.
This workshop was developed a few years ago and was offered both locally and taken on the road along Hwy. 16 (Dunster, Prince George, Vanderhoof, Smither and Terrace). It is being dusted off and will be updated so it is relevant and applicable for 2025.
The workshop will be priced at $60.00 + GST / person and will include lunch (with a focus on LOCAL and showcasing some FARMED member products).
Maximum # Participants: 12
If there is sufficient interest, another workshop will be scheduled for the early summer.
Farm Land Classification
Workshops Registration
Who we are
Moose Meadows Farm is owned and operated by Heloise and Ted and was established in April, 2022 when they moved to the North Cariboo with their 2 girls (age 2 and 5 at the time). The farm has held farm status since 2003 and began as a "developing farm" under the BC Assessment Act. While a non-typical farm for the North Cariboo, it is a diverse operation that does many things, that are small, throughout the year. As with most businesses it has evolved. Agri-Tourism has always been a big part of the farm operation; this includes hosting many Birthdays in the Barnyard, Festivals, Workshops and today is home to 2 accommodations through AirBnB. In terms of the products it produces that are considered "primary agriculture products for the purposes of classifying farm land", today it has a market garden (grows lots of garlic and berries), is home to 20 alpacas (for their fibre), and produces birch syrup and a few dozen eggs. It also produces non-timber forest products (e.g. wreaths) which are not considered "farm products" and boards horses. Both Heloise and Ted are Registered Professional Foresters and with this background practice silvopasture and agroforestry. They are both active volunteers in the community. In 2008/2009, Heloise was a member of the "Farm Assessment Review Panel, 2009 Report" which conducted broad based public consultation on the policies, procedures, and statutory framework applied to the assessment of farms.