Denman Seed Fest scheduled for Sept. 26
The event at the ORCA beside the community hall is set to feature seed-cleaning equipment and local crop demonstrations.
The Denman Firestarter · The island · 2026-09-10 · updated 2026-10-01 · Denman Island
Denman Island Seed Fest is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ORCA beside the community hall.[1]
The event notice says Farm Folk / City Folk will bring seed-separating and seed-cleaning equipment for demonstration and community use. The Denman Island Growers’ and Producers’ Alliance plans to bring threshing and winnowing equipment.[1]
Visitors can bring seeds to try the equipment, and freshly harvested Denman grain and pulse crops are planned for demonstration. North Island College is sponsoring the event and plans to share information about its applied research project on small-scale grain and pulse production on Denman.[1]
The notice says free winter wheat and fava seeds will be available for planting this fall.[1]
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The Islands Grapevine, Sept. 10, 2026
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 26 for Denman Island Seed Fest, from 10 am to 3 pm at the ORCA (outdoor recreation covered area), beside the community hall.
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