Adaptation Community, Climate Change, Crops & Food Supply
Workshop for Okanagan Producers on Climate Change Adaptation
February 4, 2016
What
A workshop (in two locations) focused on developing adaptation options and an action strategy to strengthen agricultural resilience in a changing climate. Discussion will include strategies for managing:
- Changing hydrological systems (drier summers)
- Increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events, and
- Changes to pests, diseases and invasive species.
Why
- Get involved in developing & implementing adaptation strategies for the Okanagan
- Share your knowledge and experience
- Build on the results of the previous workshop (which was held inDecember 2015)
Two Locations
in Penticton
Wednesday, February 10th, 2016, 9am to 2pm
at the Penticton Lake Resort, 21 Lakeshore Drive West, Penticton, BC
in Vernon
Thursday, February 11th, 2015, 9am to 2pm
at the Vernon Golf & Country Club, 800 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon, BC
Registration opens at 8:30am. Morning coffee, baked goods and lunch will be provided at both workshops.
Please RSVP or contact us with any questions, at Okanagan@BCAgClimateAction.ca or call 604-992-7257.