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History Of Farming In Delta

  • Community, Education, Farming in Delta

Agriculture came to the delta in 1868 when two brothers, Thomas and William Ladner, pre-empted and began to cultivate land at what is now part of Ladner town centre. Significant time, effort, and capital have been invested in improving soils…

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  • Madyson G.
  • June 26, 2023

Practical Benefits of Cover Crops

Flowering Winter Cover Crop in March
  • Education, Our Programs
Cover crops provide many practical benefits for farmers, helping to generate resilient soil and provide natural solutions to issues such as pests, soil nutrient depletion, and weed control.
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  • Patricia K.
  • March 23, 2023

Taking Cover for Winter: How to Protect Farm Soil

Image of a potato harvest in delta, using a tractor and truck
  • Community, Delta Wildlife, Education, Farming in Delta, Our Programs

Driving down the highway through Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, it’s difficult not to notice an abundance of agricultural fields, ranging from popular U-Pick berry sites, to fall pumpkin patches and corn mazes, with a wide variety of vegetable…

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  • Christine Schmalz
  • January 16, 2023

Tracking Snow Geese by Sound

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  • Our Programs, Uncategorized

From autumn to spring every year, Snow Geese fill the skies with their calls as they migrate to the Fraser River delta for wintering habitat. In Delta and Richmond, they find opportunities to forage on foreshore marshland, forage fields and…

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  • Christine Schmalz
  • January 5, 2023

DF&WT Promotional Videos

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We have exciting news! This fall, we are embarking on a new video project. ???? The project will consist of a series of high-quality, professionally shot videos to promote the Delta Farmland & Wildlife Trust, local agriculture and the significance…

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  • Morgan Powell
  • October 26, 2021

New Insect Research Project with UBC

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DF&WT recently began a three-year research project in partnership with the University of British Columbia. The study is examining the impact of DF&WT planted hedgerows, grassland set-asides (GLSA) and floral strips on beneficial insects and pests, and how these insect…

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  • Morgan Powell
  • June 4, 2021

Results from 2020-21 winter surveys now complete!

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One of the core objectives of our organization is improving biodiversity on agricultural land. We do this through promoting the enhancement of farmland with wildlife habitat. Surveys are conducted annually to assess how well we’re meeting this objective. Surveys from…

Read MoreResults from 2020-21 winter surveys now complete!
  • Morgan Powell
  • April 21, 2021
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Did you know today is International Goose Day? 🌍🦢

Celebrate with us by checking out these amazing Snow Geese! Our local Fraser-Skagit flock is gearing up for their annual migration over Delta and the Fraser River in the coming weeks. Expect to see flocks ranging from tens to hundreds of thousands—truly a spectacular sight!

Grab your binoculars and keep your eyes peeled—you might just catch a breathtaking view of these magnificent migratory birds in action. ✨

#InternationalGooseDay #SnowGeese #Birdwatching #WildlifeViewing #FraserSkagit #MigrationMagic
Have you spotted any tractors busy seeding harvest Have you spotted any tractors busy seeding harvested fields lately? While it might seem unusual to be planting in the fall, they're actually seeding cover crops! 🚜🌾

Cover crops play a crucial role in protecting farm soils through the winter months. They help prevent erosion caused by wind and rain, keeping that precious, nutrient-rich topsoil intact. 🌱💪 

So next time you see those tractors, you’ll know they’re hard at work ensuring healthier soils for the coming season! #CoverCrops #SustainableFarming #SoilConservation #FarmLife #WinterFarming #SoilHealth
As September begins to wrap up, so does harvest se As September begins to wrap up, so does harvest season. Lots of fresh potatoes are coming out of the ground this week—keep an eye out for farm-fresh veggies in your area! 🥔🌾🍂

#HarvestSeason #FreshPotatoes #FarmFresh #SupportLocal
🫐The Blueberry Rest Program supports growers wi 🫐The Blueberry Rest Program supports growers with bare soil following the removal of blueberry bushes. An annual cover crop is planted in the fall after blueberry plants have been removed. It is left to cover the soil over the winter, and then worked up the following spring. Payments are provided to participants to offset the costs of this practice.

🚜This program aims to prepare soil for future blueberry plantings, allowing participants to strategically plan for future goals, source appropriate new varieties and resist the urge to replant immediately following the removal of blueberry bushes. While acres remain out of production, cover crop plantings will reduce the spread of scorch within infected fields. 

✨Applications are still open for the 2024 Blueberry Rest Cover Crop Program. Visit our website to apply.
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