Case studies
Last updated on November 22, 2024The Provice is conducting ongoing field trials at six demonstration sites in the Fraser Valley and three demonstration sites in the Okanagan region.
Demonstration sites
Demonstration sites test the vegetative buffer design process and help build the information provided in the guidebook. This information, in addition to other research from across Canada and the United States, was used to develop the beneficial management practices specific to British Columbia. The beneficial management practices have been tailored for farms within the climate of the Lower Mainland and Okanagan region. Read the demonstration site synopses (PDF, 526KB).
Selected sites
Between 2012 and 2014, ten farms were selected to demonstrate the benefits of vegetative buffers in the Lower Mainland and the Southern Interior. These farms reflect many of the challenges farmers face today in rural landscapes with multiple land uses and encroaching urban areas.
Site 1: Poultry Broiler Operation – Double story barn, side ventilation (Abbotsford)
Site 2: Poultry Broiler Operation – Two single story barns, side ventilation (Abbotsford)
Site 3: Poultry Broiler Operation – Double story barn, side ventilation (Chilliwack)
Site 4: Poultry Layer Operation – Side ventilation (Abbotsford)
Site 5: Raspberry Operation and Poultry Layer – tunnel ventilation (Abbotsford)
Site 6: Dairy Operation (Abbotsford - coming soon)
Site 7: Orchard – Organic (Lake Country - coming soon)
Site 8: Vineyard – Organic (Kelowna - coming soon)
Site 9: Hog – Pasture raised, organic (Armstrong - coming soon)
Site 10: Herb Farm – Organic (Surrey - coming soon)
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food, the University of British Columbia and Agriculture Canada have completed air flow modeling to investigate the potential for buffers on farm sites in mitigating dust and pesticide drift. Visit the Envi-met website to learn more.