Growing Opportunities - RDBN

Guest: Christopher Walker, Emergency Services Manager for the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN). In episode three, Megan and Emergency Services Manager for the RDBN Christopher Walker discuss steps, safety measures, and best practices for your family, property, and livestock in case of a natural emergency. Topics covered in this episode include evacuation alerts and orders, livestock evacuation, and how the RDBN operates in an emergency. External Links: https://www.rdbn.bc.ca/depart...

Guests: Michelle Miller, Mike Pangman & Kiara Mills (Northwest Invasive Plant Council) This episode features Michelle Miller (Executive Director), Mike Pangman (Field Operations Coordinator), and Kiara Mills (Education & Outreach Assistant) from the Northwest Invasive Plant Council. They discuss invasive plant priorities, integrated pest management, drought impacts, landowner responsibilities, rebate programs, and how communities across northwest BC can prevent the spread of invasive ...

Guests: Ione Smith (Upland Agricultural Consulting) & Bruce Naka (Sound Water Advise) In this episode of Growing Opportunities, Ione Smith of Upland Agricultural Consulting and Bruce Naka of Sound Water Advise discuss the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako’s pilot project exploring community irrigation in the Vanderhoof area. They share insights on water licensing, drought impacts on forage production, stakeholder engagement, system design options, and the real costs of building shared ...

Growing Opportunities is a podcast from the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako exploring agriculture, rural living, and land stewardship in northwest BC. Featuring local producers, regional experts, and community leaders, the third series of this podcast will share practical insights intended to support resilient farms and thriving rural communities. Tune in for regional information on community irrigation systems, invasive species management, emergency management policy, and more!

In this episode Penni Adams, Manager of the Northwest Invasive Plant Council, gives us a quick lesson on invasive plants – which ones are common and which are on the critical list for eradicating. Penni also shares about the work of the NWIPC, and the services, education and outreach they provide. And important for landowners to know about is the Landowner Rebate to help deal with invasive plants. Have you wondered or been curious about leasing your land to someone else to work? If so, you ha...