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We are thrilled to feature radicchio from Athiana Acres and Glorious Organics at our Bold Flavours: A Radicchio Pop-up Event on November 27th! 🌿 Both farms are providing incredible locally grown radicchio for this special evening, showcasing the amazing flavours and versatility of this unique ingredient. 🍴✨ Farmers Daniel Garfinkel and Mark Cormier will join us to share their experiences and answer your questions about growing radicchio right here in BC. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate local food, meet the farmers, and enjoy delicious chef-crafted dishes that will inspire you to add radicchio to your meals. 🎟️ Get your ticket today: https://lnkd.in/g-cDgBWg Photo 1 and 2 by Nina Laflamme

Your ticket to Bold Flavours: A Radicchio Tasting Event comes with some extra delights! ✨ Each guest will enjoy cider from Sea Cider Farm & Cider House (non-alcoholic option also available), sparkling wine from TIME Family of Wines provided by Revelry Imports, and Le Clos de Tue-Boeuf wine provided by Racine Wine Imports. Guests will also receive a beautiful Feast cedar plate, making this an exclusive tasting experience you won’t want to miss. 🍴 Pair bold radicchio flavours with delicious local cider and sparkling wine for an unforgettable evening. Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/g-cDgBWg Photos by Finlay Burrage

Join us for Bold Flavours: A Radicchio Pop-up event on November 27th! Experience exquisite dishes crafted by some of BC’s top chefs: ⭐️ Chef Andrea Carlson ⭐️ Chef Akira Kishimoto ⭐️ Chef Lee Cooper ⭐️ Chef Peter Ho ⭐️ Chef Jiwon Seo Each dish will highlight locally grown radicchio from Glorious Organics and Athiana Acres, showcasing its incredible versatility. 🍴 With your ticket, you will also enjoy: 🍎 Cider from Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse, ✨ Evolve Effervescence from TIME Family of Wines provided by Revelry Imports, 🍷 Le Clos de Tue-Boeuf wine provided Racine Wine Imports, 🍽️ And a beautiful Feast cedar plate for your tastings. Don’t miss this fun and unforgettable evening filled with bold flavours, local ingredients, and exceptional culinary talent. There are 3 timeslots available: 5 pm, 6:30 pm, 8 pm. Seats are limited—get your tickets now! Purchase tickets: https://lnkd.in/g-cDgBWg

We are excited to share that Chef Jiwon Seo will be participating in Bold Flavours: A Radicchio Pop-up Event on November 27th at Burdock & Co. Chef Jiwon Seo ran the kitchen at Bar Gobo and was previously sous chef at Burdock & Co. Chef Jiwon embraces her Korean roots by incorporating seasonal and local produce in her dishes. We cannot wait to see what Chef Jiwon will create! Join us for a memorable night of bold flavours prepared by a group of talented local chefs. There are 3 time slots available: 5 pm, 6:30 pm and 8 pm. Seats are limited, so get your tickets while you can: https://lnkd.in/g-cDgBWg

At this CANOVI Farm Club, we will go over the information and results of the cross-Canada 2024 Heat Tolerant Lettuce Trials and hear from growers across Canada about their experiences 🥬 There will be time for questions, sharing, and discussion about your trialling experience and observations of the varieties! Presentations will be in English with translated slides. We are looking forward to this event hosted by the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security Date: Monday, November 25, 2024, 11 am - 12:30 pm PST Speakers: Weijia Wang and Chris Thoreau (CANOVI) Register here: https://lnkd.in/gDjAv7Me

We are excited to announce that Chef Lee Cooper will be participating in our Radicchio Pop-up event on November 27th at Burdock & Co. Chef Lee Cooper, named Vancouver Magazine’s Chef of the Year in 2024, commands attention with refined fare at his award-winning Gastown restaurant, L’Abattoir. After honing his craft in BC’s top kitchens and Michelin-starred restaurants abroad, he opened L’Abattoir in 2010. In 2017, he launched No. 1 Gaoler’s Mews, an intimate dining experience and mentorship program that supports the Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House. Join us for an incredible evening of delicious and fresh local food prepared by some of Vancouver's most talented chefs. This is an experience you won't want to miss. There are 3 time slots available: 5 pm, 6:30 pm and 8 pm. Seats are limited, so get your tickets while you can: https://lnkd.in/g-cDgBWg

Last chance! The deadline to buy tickets for our Win Our Windfall Raffle is approaching. Don’t miss out! Funds raised through this raffle go towards building sustainable, resilient, and equitable local food systems in BC. Deadline: Monday, November 25, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Draw date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Purchase WOW Raffle tickets for your chance to win one of 4 incredible getaways: ⭐️ A 2-night stay at Tantalus Lodge in Whistler plus a chef's tasting menu for two with wine pairings at Araxi Restaurant and Oyster Bar. ⭐️ A 2-night stay at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, in a Deluxe Harbourview Guestroom with a $250 Dining Credit for H Tasting Lounge. ⭐️ A 2-night stay in a 1-bedroom suite at Chateau Victoria Hotel & Suites in the heart of downtown Victoria plus a $100 gift certificate valid at either of their two award-winning food & beverage outlets: Vista 18 or Clive's Classic Lounge. ⭐️ A 2-night stay at your choice of 1 of 14 Prestige Hotels & Resorts locations across BC. Purchase tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e7z-hyf9 BC Gaming Event Licence #154150

On Sunday, December 15, Sarah Jane Scouten is presenting a Midwinter Concert with guests Grant Lawrence, Suzie Ungerleider, Q Brooke Bachand and Mark Killianski at St James Community Square in Vancouver to raise funds for our Medicinal Plant & Seed Project. Sarah Jane Scouten is a folk and alt-country songwriter originally from Nex̱wlélex̱wm Bowen Island. Her songs pay their respects to 60s and 70s country songwriters Willie Nelson, John Prine, and Bobby Gentry and weave in British folk revival elements leading to her roots in bluegrass and old-time music. After a transformative four years of training as a herbalist in southwest Scotland, Sarah Jane is on a mission to connect her music to the natural world. Date: Sunday, December 15th, 2024 at 8 pm Location: Mel Lehan Hall, St James Community Square 3214 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver Tickets: $35 Advance / $40 Door. Doors open at 7 pm Get tickets: https://lnkd.in/gw3CwP9X

THIS WEEKEND: Join Young Agrarians in Nelson, BC, for a workshop on the nuts and bolts of land access! Young Agrarians Land Linking Workshops bring together land seekers and landholders to network, explore possible land matches and learn how to navigate land sharing and lease agreements. This workshop will feature a panel discussion where you will hear from matched farmers and farmland holders, plus a land access expert. Panelists will highlight key considerations for building and maintaining mutually beneficial land agreements. You will learn the benefits of land sharing, how to assess land for farming, decision-making strategies for farm operations on leased land and tips for managing communication and relationships. There will also be ample time to network and speak directly with land seekers, landholders and your regional land matcher, Nyree Marsh. 📆 Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024 • 1-4pm PDT 📍Location: Sinixt, Ktunaxa and Syilx Territory. Nelson, BC Reserve your spot here: https://lnkd.in/g_mGcHV7 #bclandmatchingprogram #bclmp #growbc #bcagri #columbiabasinland

Experience the charm of Victoria! This WOW Raffle prize includes a two-night stay at the elegant Chateau Victoria and a $100 dining certificate to enjoy at either Vista 18 Restaurant + Lounge or Clive’s Classic Lounge. This is your chance to indulge in breathtaking views, delicious cuisine, and an unforgettable escape. Get your tickets today for your chance to win! Deadline: Monday, November 25, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Draw date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Purchase tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e7z-hyf9 Thank you to Chateau Victoria for their generous donation to our WOW Raffle! BC Gaming Event Licence #154150