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Evaluating contaminated irrigation water in BC's Lower Mainland
Foodborne pathogens can cause human illness and sometimes even result in loss of life. VTEC (Verotoxigenic Escherichia coli), Listeria (Listeria monocytogenes), and Salmonella are the major foodborne pathogens contributing to illnesses in people. Produce can become contaminated when…
How short-term Grassland Set-Asides impact soil properties in the Fraser River Delta
In the Fraser River delta, Grassland set-asides are an important conservation practice that provide wildlife habitat and improves soil on agricultural land. A grassland set-aside in this region is defined as arable land that is taken out of production and seeded with a mixture of grass and legumes…
Leek Variety Trial 2018 Full Report (BC Seed Trials)
Bell Pepper Variety Trial 2018 Full Report (BC Seed Trials, CANOVI)
Orange Carrot Variety Trial 2018 Full Report (BC Seed Trials, CANOVI)
Corno di Toro Pepper Variety Trial 2018 Full Report (CANOVI)
Balancing nitrogen and phosphorus on organic vegetable farms
In the first episode of the Organic BC podcast, they discuss on-farm research trials that compared different combinations of organic amendments (composts and organic fertilizer) and their impact to crop yield, soil carbon, input costs, and residual soil nutrients. Amy Norgaard, a former Master of…
Using tarps as overwinter soil cover
In this episode of the Organic BC podcast, we'll be learning about on-farm research trials that examined the role that silage tarps can play in managing agricultural soils in the winter months in British Columbia. Raelani Kesler, Master of Soil Science student with the Sustainable Agricultural…