Event Calendar

Webinar Part 2: Wildfire preparedness workshops for farmers and ranchers
April 27, 2021
Times: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Description:

You must register for this webinar.

This is the second and final workshop hosted by Climate & Agriculture Initiative BC, inviting farmers and ranchers to attend a lunchtime workshop which will highlight potential wildfire risks to agricultural operations and the measures producers can take to prepare for and mitigate those risks.

Topics in this workshop

  • Key considerations for risk reduction on agricultural properties, such as reducing combustibles, using fire resistant materials, and planning for sprinkler protection, including best practices unique to agriculture
  • Livestock protection planning
  • Employee and visitor evacuation planning, including for operations with multiple properties, seasonal workers and agritourism
  • Safety and legal considerations when burning
  • Insurance considerations and damage assessment and recovery after a wildfire

For more info and to register, please visit: https://wildfire-planning-workshops-2021.eventbrite.ca