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Explore one of British Columbia’s most fascinating farms on this exclusive tour of Ramsar Berry Farm, home to the province’s first commercial saffron crop. Join farmer Avtar Dhillon as he shares his incredible journey of growing this exotic and rare spice, one of the most valuable crops in the world. Learn about the six-year effort it took to cultivate BC’s saffron and the challenges he has faced, including the devastating flood of 2021 that nearly wiped out the farm.

You'll hear firsthand how Dhillon and his family persevered, rebuilding from just two percent of their original 250,000 saffron bulbs to continue their dream of producing BC-grown saffron. Discover the painstaking process of handpicking saffron crocus flowers, extracting the precious red stigmas, and drying them to create the world-renowned spice.

During the tour, you will also learn about the resilience of saffron as a crop, how it thrives in BC’s temperate climate, and why it is proving to be an ideal location for this otherwise rare agricultural venture. Avtar’s dedication to restoring the farm is truly inspiring, and this tour is an exclusive opportunity to witness saffron farming up close.

This is a must-attend event for anyone interested in local agriculture, rare crops, or those simply curious about the journey behind saffron production. Don’t miss this chance to tour a unique farm and hear an amazing story of persistence and passion.

Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the event. These will be used by BCIA for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website, newsletters, and on social media. Should you not wish to have your photo taken and used for these purposes, please advise the photographer at the time.

THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL! Contact Jasmine at PD@bcia.com to go on a waitlist.