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November 3, 2025

Building resilience: Fall strategies for sustainable farming in B.C. and beyond

As the fall season settles in and fields across British Columbia transition after another dry summer, one thing is clear: reacting year by year isn’t enough anymore. Drought cycles, wildfire risks, and unpredictable weather patterns are reshaping how we farm—and making it harder to rely on “how we’ve always done things.”

If we want farming to remain viable—not just for this season, but for the long run—we need to build resilience into our everyday decisions.
At Agrotek, we believe that starts from the ground up.

Redefining resilience for the long run

Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back after stress. It’s about creating systems that don’t break down in the first place.

It’s in how we:

• Build soils that hold water longer
• Strengthen root systems before winter
• Reduce input loss and stretch nutrients further
• Support microbial life to help soil recover naturally

That shift—from reaction to preparation—means rethinking how we treat soil and how we support plants before trouble arrives.

What we’re seeing across the field

Across B.C. and beyond, producers are taking different approaches to prepare their land for the next growing season:

• In Fraser Valley, vegetable growers are incorporating organic inputs post-harvest to rebuild soil structure before winter rains.
• In Washington State, berry farmers are testing soil blends that retain more moisture heading into the spring.
• Further south, California vineyards are adding organic acids and microbial blends to support nutrient uptake during variable temperatures.

One solution that continues to gain attention in these conversations is fulvic acid—and now, marine-based biostimulants like SquidJuice.

Natural allies for soil recovery and plant strength

Our own Fulvic acid remains one of the most efficient natural tools to support crops through stress. It helps plants absorb nutrients more effectively, stimulates root development, and supports soil microbial life.

SquidJuice, Green Flow’s marine-based biostimulant, builds on that foundation. Derived from sustainably sourced squid hydrolysate, it’s rich in amino acids, peptides, and organic nitrogen—giving plants a boost in vigor, root development, and microbial activity.

Together, they complement each other beautifully:

• Fulvic acid enhances nutrient absorption and soil structure.
• SquidJuice provides natural nourishment and energy for recovery and growth.

Here in B.C., producers using both have reported stronger early root growth, improved soil texture, and noticeably less stress during dry weeks — early signs of how biological inputs can reshape soil performance.

And the results go beyond our region. Across Western Canada and down through California, growers are seeing the same pattern: small biological adjustments are delivering measurable gains. Field studies have shown that fulvic acid applications can increase crop yields by up to 35 % in tomatoes and boost biomass by more than 25 % in cereals under nutrient or drought stress. Meanwhile, marine-based hydrolysates like SquidJuice—rich in amino acids and organic nitrogen—have been shown to improve leaf development and soil microbial activity by 15–20 %, enhancing plant resilience during dry cycles.

Together, these tools are helping farmers hold water longer, strengthen root systems, and keep productivity steady even when the weather doesn’t cooperate.

Let’s build something that lasts

There’s no single path to resilience, but the direction is clear: we need to build smarter systems that hold up when the weather doesn’t. That make the most of what nature gives us. That help crops recover faster and perform better, season after season.

Products rooted in nature—like humic and fulvic acids and SquidJuice—can be part of that journey. Not as quick fixes, but as tools to strengthen the foundation for long-term sustainability.

If you’re thinking about how to set your soil up for success this fall, we’re here to talk.
Because the future of farming in B.C.—and across North America—depends on how we prepare today.