CROPS & ORCHARDS

Resource Categories:

• Vegetables

• Seeds

• Mushrooms

• Tree Fruits & Nuts

• Berries & Vineyards

• Nurseries

• Market Gardens

Vegetables

Ministry of Agriculture

• Vegetable Production Guide: Overview of popular vegetables grown in BC. 

• Field Vegetable Production Guide: Overview of corn, potatoes, spinach and more. 

Kwantlen Polytechnic University​

• ​Vegetable Enterprise Budgets: Cost and revenue for vegetables produced in BC. 

Seeds

BCSeeds

• BC Seeds Business Directory: Find seed suppliers and organic seed producers here. Also, take a look at the recorded webinars for more information and resources. 

FarmFolk CityFolk

• Seed Production Guides: Explore production guides written from scientists and experts in BC.

• Seed Suppliers: Directory list of seed suppliers in the province. 

• BC Seed Trials: Find results and information from the 2018 research project and related resources.

Tree Fruits & Nuts

Ministry of Agriculture

• Tree Fruit Production Guide: production information for growing tree fruits, variety information and regulations. 

• Hazelnut Production Guide: startup guide for hazelnut agriculture in BC. Includes orchard design considerations, varieties, disease, herbicides and regulations. 

• Nut Enterprise Budgets: Cost and return of nut production in BC.

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BC Tree Fruit Production Guide 

• Integrated Fruit Production Guide: Explore this comprehensive guide to fruit production in BC, including spray schedules, grower records, safety, crop management, diseases and wildlife damage prevention. 

• Tree Fruit Enterprise Budgets: Cost and return of tree fruit production in BC.

Mushrooms

GROWBC

• Mushroom Growing Guide of BC: This guide lists the basic facts, varieties and processing involved in the production of mushrooms.

Ministry of Agriculture

• Mushroom Production Guide: Find information on mushroom production and farming from the Ministry of Agriculture. 

Berries & Vineyards

Ministry of Agriculture

• Berry Production Guide: Loads of information and supporting documents on growing varieties of berries in the province.

• Raspberry Growing Guide: Best practices and information on growing raspberries in BC. Guide is funded by the Ministry of Agriculture.

• Berry Enterprise Budgets: Cost and return of berry production in BC.

BC Blueberries​

• A Field Guide to the Identification of Insect Pests, Diseases and other Disorders in Blueberries: This guide lists information on insect pests, diseases, abiotic disorders, beneficial insects and global diseases impacting blueberries.

BC Cranberry Growers' Association

• Pest Identification Guide: This guide assists farmers with identifying common pests plaguing cranberries in BC.

KBFA Events ​

• Blueberry Production: Dr. Eric Gerbrandt of the BC Blueberry Council led participants through best practices for filed preparation and crop establishment, including a presentation and field observations at two blueberry farms.

Nurseries

Ministry of Agriculture

• Nursery Plants Production Guide: Information on growing, testing and regulating nursery plants.

Market Gardens

BC Farmers Markets

• List of community farmers' markets: Find the nearest market to your community to find more information on registration. Keep in mind that some communities may have smaller markets not registered with the BCFMA; contact your local government for more information. 

• Farmers' Market Resources: Find information, reports, profiles and guides of vendor information, customer information, grant accessibility and more.

FarmFolk CityFolk

• Community Supported Agriculture Resources: Learn about existing CSA programs within your region.

KBFA Events

• Market Garden Field Day: Review our past event on Market Gardens and explore resources from the presentation.