UPCOMING BCAC EVENTS

BC Agri-Food Industry Virtual Gala 2021
On Thursday, January 28, 2021 BCAC will be hosting a virtual BC Agri-Food Industry Gala including awards and a silent auction fundraiser for BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation. The Gala will be held on Thursday this year, following the first day of the virtual Pacific Agriculture Show.

BCAC & ARDCorp Annual General Meetings
The 2020 BCAC Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on April 8, 2021. More details will be made available as they are confirmed.
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Regulated Marketing Opportunities in Agriculture
Interested in growing regulated products? This webinar will provide an overview of the basics: what regulated marketing is, what regulated products are grown in BC, some of the pros and cons of growing regulated products, and entry opportunities.

Dam Safety Webinars
The 2021 Dam Safety Webinars will be conducted as a three-part series on three consecutive Saturdays in January. Join Interior Dams and the University of British Columbia on January 16, 23 and 30 to help owners navigate dam safety.

Pacific Agriculture Show 2021
Scheduled to take place January 28-30 at Tradex in Abbotsford, the Pacific Agriculture Show will adopt a virtual format in 2021. The virtual trade show and conference will allow exhibitors to continue to connect with customers and display their latest equipment, products, and services digitally.

Canada's Agriculture Day 2021
Let’s raise a fork to the food we love and the people who produce it! On February 23, 2021, celebrate Canadian agriculture and food both online and with friends, family and co-workers, and let everyone know how you feel about this awesome industry.

BC Organic Conference 2021
Event Organizer: COABC. The 2021 BC Organic Conference will be held on February 27 and 28. The conference will be a blend of online events and small, in-person gatherings around the province.
PAST EVENTS

COGA Sessions: Managing the Media 101
This session is designed to help people respond effectively to media inquiries and communicate compelling, consistent messages. The goal of the session is to help people project confidence, sincerity, and credibility during interviews so that they can best represent the organization and maximize the chances for positive media coverage.

BC Blueberry AGM and Virtual Field Day
Event Organizer: BC Blueberry Council. The annual BC Blueberry AGM and Field Day will be held virtually on December 9-10. During these two days BC Blueberry Council will be hosting presentations from researchers and industry professionals on the best in blueberry technology, fruit quality, and market opportunities. More details to follow.

Farm Complaints 101: What you need to know about the B.C. Farm Industry Review and the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act
This webinar will provide an overview of the Farm Protection Practices Act, what it means for you and your farm, and the protections it provides, specifically in relation to nuisances such as odour, noise, dust, or other disturbances. The webinar will also cover the role of B.C. Farm Industry Review Board (BCFIRB) in both formal and informal dispute resolution.