Farm Tour and Potluck at A Rocha Farm

You’re invited to a farm tour and potluck at A Rocha Farm in South Surrey, BC! A Rocha Farm is a host farm in the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program growing over 50 vegetable crops (containing over 200 varieties) and an expanding flower field. They have 2.5 acres under production, which provides for a 170+ member vegetable & flower CSA, the farmer’s market, an on-site farm stand, and restaurant sales. Since 2005 they have been focused on providing an educational space for aspiring farmers to learn. They use regenerative practices, including the use of cover crops and crop rotation, and plant habitats for beneficial insects.

A Rocha farm exists within the larger organization of the BC Environmental Centre in Surrey, BC. This 27-acre property is a living lab of forests, a threatened river system, a wetland, heritage houses, and a farm. This unique combination of sensitive wildlife habitat and agricultural land makes this centre a place where critical environmental issues are researched, addressed, and solved.

Join us for an evening of learning and connecting, and stay for a potluck meal!

DATE: Friday, September 27, 2024 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm

LOCATION: Coast Salish Territory. 1620 192 St, Surrey, BC V3Z 9V2

DIRECTIONS: At 1620 192 St, you will see a sign for A Rocha Environmental Stewardship. Turn down the driveway, go straight, and the farm store will appear ahead. Turn right into the parking lot.

CARPOOL INFO: Carpooling is encouraged. If you are looking for or can offer a ride to or from the event, please email Sasha at [email protected].

SCHEDULE (times are approximate):
6:00pm Farm Tour
7:00pm Introduction Circle
7:30pm Potluck & Social
9:00pm Depart

BRING: Please dress for the weather and with farm-appropriate clothing, footwear, a water bottle, hat and sunscreen.

If you are able, please bring snacks and refreshments to share potluck-style! Please include a little card with ingredients if you can for folks with food sensitivities. Bring your own plate, cutlery and cup. There will be water available for washing dishes afterwards.

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ACCESSIBILITY: If you have any accessibility needs, please get in touch with us at [email protected]

Working in the fertile soils of work within the Tatalu (Little Campbell River) Watershed, A Rocha farm exists within the larger organization of the BC Environmental Centre, a dynamic environmental centre with staff conducting conservation science research, running environmental education programming, and maintaining the farm.

The farm at A Rocha has been around for 18 years and is currently transitioning to no-till production to minimize the physical disturbance of the soil and to increase soil organic matter content. This sequesters carbon into the ground to mitigate carbon emissions and increase our resilience to climate change.

Website: arocha.ca

Instagram: @arocha

• This event is free and open to everyone! Supervised children are welcome
• Please leave furry friends at home
• Please stay home if you have cold or flu symptoms
• Please wash your shoes before visiting the farm, especially if you work on or have visited a farm recently
• Please do not bring alcohol to this event
• Please share this event with anyone who may be interested!

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Questions? Email Sasha at [email protected]

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