WORKSHOP: Cover Cropping 101 with Daria Zovi

Two separate on- farm workshops designed for growers who want to deepen their understanding of cover cropping systems that build soil health, reduce erosion, and support resilient yields. With live demonstrations and hands-on seed application alongside the facilitator, participants will gain practical experience in cover crop planning and implementation — from species selection to seeding strategies, soil prep, and crop transitions. Each session includes time for personalized feedback based on your own farm context.

You will learn:

• How to choose and combine cover crop species for specific farm goals

• Soil preparation and seeding techniques for different conditions

• Strategies to protect soil post-seeding and prevent erosion

• How to transition from cover cropped areas into crop production

• How to adapt cover cropping for climate resilience and carbon sequestration

  
  

Please note: These two workshops are independent of each other and participation in both is not required. We encourage women, youth, Indigenous, and other under- represented communities to apply. If cost is a barrier, we encourage you to reach out and learn what scholarship options are available.

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DATE

August 31, 2025

Time: 1- 5 PM

Location: Chorus Frog Nursery

190 Jasper Rd, Capital Regional District, BC V8K 2X8

Value : $150 - pay what you can

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DATE

September 6th, 2025

Time: 1 - 5 PM

Location: Chorus Frog Nursery 190 Jasper Rd, Capital Regional District, BC V8K 2X8

Value: $150 - pay what you can

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Paying what you can helps us keep this training accessible to local farmers, along with women, youth, Indigenous, and other under-represented communities.

Cover cropping improves soil health, increases organic matter, and enhances water retention-crucial for small islands where soil erosion and water scarcity can be significant challenges. This hands-on intensive gives growers the tools, techniques, and confidence to make cover cropping work for their land.

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About the facilitator:

Daria Zovi brings over three decades of agricultural expertise to this workshop. She holds a BSc in Agriculture from UBC, with earlier studies in environmental science and agriculture in Italy and the Netherlands. Based on Salt Spring Island, Daria operates Quarry Farm, a diverse operation offering a 35-member CSA and specialty seedlings under her Chorus Frog Farm label.

As a licensed organic farm and processor inspector, Daria works throughout BC supporting high-integrity farming practices. She has played key roles on numerous Salt Spring farms, including establishing the vineyard now home to Kutatás Wines and leading the gardens at Hastings House Hotel. Daria is a representative of Island Natural Growers on the Salt Spring Agricultural Alliance and currently serves as its secretary.

Her deep understanding of local bioregional farming, combined with hands-on teaching experience and a long-standing commitment to soil health and organic systems, makes her an invaluable guide for farmers looking to integrate cover cropping into their growing practices.