lynette, Author at Fraser Valley Acreage Life

BC Buzz Honey

BC Buzz Honey is located at 6321 248 St. in Langley. First started in 2013 by Chris Davies and Kris Friesen, they have turned a small “working out of a shed honey company,” into a company on the rise. In 2015, the 2 Chris’s expanded the operation by adding a new production facility and 1 employee, Cody Graham; brought in to run the day to day operations and do sales. At this time BC Buzz had

Farming Tips

How To Prepare Your Garden For Planting

Many of us think that all we have to do to begin a successful garden is dig a hole, drop a flower or burlapped tree in it, and ‘Presto Change-O’– it just grows! It is actually essential that you know how to prepare your garden for planting. We tend to take for granted that our soil is healthy and nutrient rich Nutrients Unfortunately, this may not be true. You really need to know if your soil

Animals

Own a Family Dairy Cow

Owning any animal is a serious commitment. It is a responsible relationship that should not to be entered into lightly. When deciding to own a family dairy cow, learn the true benefits and the responsibilities inherent in raising a dairy cow for fresh milk for your family. Home dairying is one of the most satisfying and gratifying experience you can have as a farmer. Although cows are an extremely large animal, a family cow can be

Animals Farming Tips

Raising Pigs for Meat on a Family Farm

When choosing animals for your farm, deciding on raising pigs for meat is a great choice. They are probably the one of the easiest animal to raise. Pigs grow to maturity much faster than beef cows and provide far more meat (and lard) than chickens. Research As I always emphasize…do your research! Different breeds of pigs have different qualities, including differences in size, meat quality and temperament. When raising pigs for meat, you will want to

Animals

Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS)

Langley Animal Protection Society (LAPS) is a registered non-profit society. In 2003, the animal control contract between the Township of Langley and the SPCA expired. A dedicated group of volunteers stepped up. They were eager to see a positive change in the way lost and abandoned animals were cared for in Langley. First of all, they lobbied the government for a municipally run animal shelter. After six long months, the animal control contract was awarded to

Wine & Craft Breweries

Festina Lente Estate Winery

Festina Lente Estate Winery is situated on a 5-acre farm in Langley’s Campbell Valley region. It’s Langley’s newest and most intriguing winery. Owned and operated by Bill and Teresa Townsley, Festina Lente was established in 2010 as the first environmentally forward homestead. They maintain a working apiary and orchard providing the raw material for their clean and subtle wines. The winery opened it’s doors to the public in May 2017. Three Generations of Winemaking Festina Lente

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