[BCFSN] Please Share: Vertical Agriculture Workshops Series

[Colin Dring]

Hi folks,


Hope you are well! I wanted to pass along this opportunity for a
workshop series on vertical agriculture which will help inform educational
materials, courses, and training in BC. Feel free to register and to pass
this along to your networks and others you think might be interested.


All the best,


Colin Dring

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We hope this message finds you well! We are thrilled to invite you to
participate in a workshop series on emerging agricultural technologies
(i.e., vertical agriculture) and its relationship with sustainable food
systems. Vertical Agriculture is an increasingly important farming
technique where growing food happens in vertically stacked layers in an
indoor environment. The workshop series will inform the creation of
educational programming, specifically the creation of educational materials
for vertical agriculture and urban agriculture training and education.



The first in the workshop series: *Fundamentals of Vertical Agriculture
Practices and Techniques* will introduce you to key concepts, applications,
challenges, and opportunities in vertical agriculture. Through workshop
activities we will also gather your feedback on the topics and materials.



*Workshop #1: Fundamentals of Vertical Agriculture Practices and Techniques*

Date: January 16th, 2024

Time: 1-3pm, PDT

Location: Online



Whether you are a new entrant or currently working in the agricultural
sector, a student, and/or a government representative or simply interested
in vertical agriculture, these sessions offer a unique opportunity to learn
more about this agricultural practice and how it might fit into broader
sustainability objectives. You will also help give shape to future vertical
agriculture education content, skills, and topics.



Participants will be entered into a draw to receive one of four $25 gift
cards as a token of thanks!



*How to Register*



Register for Free Here: https://forms.gle/DRc99HAwwvB6sNGF8



*Interested in Attending Other Workshops in the Series:  *



The registration link allows you to sign up for all workshops! Mark your
calendars for the following workshops exploring the relationship between
vertical agriculture, sustainability, and resiliency, and policy and
planning considerations for supporting vertical agriculture. Get ready to
immerse yourself in a series of workshops that promise to be informative,
interactive, and unforgettable! We look forward to your participation and
to sharing this enriching experience with you.



*Workshop #2: Relationship Between Emerging Agricultural Technologies,
Sustainable Food Systems, and Resiliency*

Date: January 30th, 2024

Time: 1-3pm, PDT

Location: Online



*Workshop #3: Planning and Policy Considerations/Key Challenges and Future
Directions for Vertical Farming *

Date: February 13th, 2024

Time: 1-3pm, PDT

Location: Online



If you have any questions, please reach out to the workshop coordinator –
Colin Dring – at Colin.Dring at royalroads.ca



Best regards,



Colin Dring on behalf of the BCCAI Project Team

Post-Doctoral Research, Royal Roads University

Colin.Dring at royalroads.ca
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