BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) is the lead industry advocate for key sector-wide priorities in British Columbia.
About BC Young Farmers
BC Young Farmers (BCYF) is a committee of BC Agriculture Council (BCAC). Our purpose is to represent the voice of the next generation of farmers and ranchers in B.C. We do this in collaboration with BCAC by participating on the BCAC Board, attending key industry events and hosting events of our own. We have a keen interest in sharing our perspective with government so that their future public policies support the long-term sustainability of agriculture. BCYF plays an important role in organizing peer-to-peer networking and leadership-development opportunities. BCAC’s Board of Directors and staff support the BCYF Committee Members with transitioning into a boardroom and farm management.
Recent News
The 2026 BC Young Farmers Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Danielle Groenendijk-Westwood, recipient of the inaugural BC Young Farmers Scholarship, presented at the BC Agriculture Forum in June.
Established by BCAC’s BC Young Farmers Committee, this scholarship recognizes and supports outstanding young people pursuing post-secondary education while demonstrating a strong commitment to the future of agriculture in British Columbia.
Raised on her family’s dairy farm in Chemainus, Danielle brings more than 16 years of hands-on agricultural experience, including 11 years in 4-H and representing Team BC at the Western Canadian Classic. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and plans to return to Vancouver Island as a large-animal veterinarian, helping strengthen animal health, food safety, and access to veterinary services in rural communities.
Danielle’s passion for agriculture, animal care, and rural communities is truly inspiring, and we were proud to recognize her during this year’s BC Agriculture Forum.
Please join us in congratulating Danielle on this well-deserved achievement!
Information about the 2027 Scholarship will be posted this fall. Please check back on this page for updates and application details as they become available.
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BCYF assists young farmers in B.C. with information, education and support to ensure farming remains a success in our province! Through our events and workshops, our network has an opportunity to expand their knowledge and exchange ideas that can positively influence farming in B.C.
Our Committee
Rebecca Senicar
CHAIR
Russell Reitsema
Vice-Chair
Jeff Spitters
Treasurer
Arshdeep Dhaliwal
Member
Nathan Flokstra
Member
Kaitlin Guitard
Member
Jacintha Kulchar
Member
Join the BC Young Farmers Committee
BC Young Farmers is seeking passionate young farmers who are interested in strengthening the future of agriculture in British Columbia to join our committee. BC Young Farmers provides a forum where young leaders can discuss issues related to agriculture, provide input in BCAC policy-building processes, and build connections to the next generation of farmers in B.C. Our members have the opportunity to contribute to discussion and direction through the BC Agriculture Council, Canadian Young Farmers Forum, Centre for Organizational Governance in Agriculture, and more. BCYF Committee Members will be primary agriculture producers between the ages of 19 and 40 (inclusive) from BCAC member commodities.
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Please click our Gold, Silver, Bronze and Friend level sponsors to view their sites and support their businesses. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or renewing your sponsorship, see our current BCYF sponsorship package.
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Mailing Address: BC Young Farmers c/o BC Agriculture Council, Unit #1 – 2650 Progressive Way, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H9
