UPCOMING BCAC EVENTS
BC Agri-Food Industry Gala 2019
Timed to coincide with the Pacific Agriculture Show, this annual event attracts over 450 BC farmers and ranchers, industry organizations and government officials. The BC Agriculture Gala is British Columbia's premier celebration of agriculture. Tickets can be purchased here. See photos from the 2018 gala here. Feel free to like, tag or share!
OTHER INDUSTRY EVENTS
BC Dairy Industry Conference
Event Organizer: BC Dairy Association & BC Milk Marketing Board - The conference provides BC’s dairy industry with a unique opportunity to gather together under one roof to network, socialize and learn from industry experts.
BC Cattlemen's Coffee Shop Talks - Introduction to Webinar Series
Presenter: Bree Patterson, Beef Production Specialist, BC Cattlemen's Association - An introduction to the BC Cattlemen's Coffee Shop Talks Webinar Series
BC Landscape & Nursery Association AGM
Event Organizer: BC Landscape & Nursery Association - Join the BCLNA Board of Directors and staff to participate in developing key strategies to move the Association forward. There is no cost to attend the AGM however registration is still required.
CAFA Meeting: Canadian Dairy Farms and USMCA — What’s The Beef?" with Dave Taylor
Event Organizer: Canadian Association of Farm Advisors (CAFA) - Dave Taylor, a 3rd generation dairy farmer will provide a historical and current perspective on dairy farming in B.C. His focus will be to outline the discouragement that dairy farmers and the dairy industry have faced with recent trade deals including the decisions surrounding USMCA. He will also discuss why it is important that Canadians are aware of the impacts even if they are not directly impacted by these trade deals.
COGA Session: Strategic Planning and Goal Setting
Event Organizer: Centre of Organizational Governance in Agriculture (COGA) - Session details and registration is available online.
Pacific Agriculture Show
Event Organizer: JGS Events - The Pacific Agriculture Show will showcase the latest and most innovative equipment and technology for the agriculture industry. Join thousands of farmers and agri-food producers in comparing and investigating what over 300 exhibitors have to make your operation more efficient.
Islands Agriculture Show
The Islands Agriculture Show is the only agricultural trade show serving the farm and food community on Vancouver Island, the Coast and Gulf Islands. The Islands Agriculture Show provides a venue for farmers, rural landowners, farm organizations, equipment dealers, service providers and the general public to learn, connect and engage.
BC Fruit Growers' Association 130th Annual Convention
Event Organizer: BC Fruit Growers' Association - The 130th Annual Convention and AGM will take place at the Penticton Lakeside Resort.
COABC 2019 Conference
Event Organizer: Certified Organic Associations of BC - COABC members from all over the province attend this annual conference, which focuses on sharing technical information, resources, and time to celebrate the organic community.
2019 BC Poultry Conference
Event Organizer: BC Broiler Hatching Egg Producers' Association, BC Chicken Growers' Association, BC Egg Marketing Board & BC Turkey Association - The annual conference provides industry themed sessions to give attendees the opportunity to share, learn, and network in a highly engaging setting.
COGA Session: Governance - Board Succession
Event Organizer: Centre of Organizational Governance in Agriculture (COGA) - Session details and registration is available online.
PAST EVENTS
Great Boards and Meetings Workshop
Event Organizer: Farm Credit Canada - an exclusive hands-on workshop where you’ll get practical tips and tools for running effective board meetings, discovering the strengths of your present board and building future board health.
2018 Public Trust Summit
Event Organizer: The Canadian Centre For Food Integrity (CCFI) - An exciting and unique opportunity to network with leaders from across supply chains and across the country, who are equally passionate about earning trust in our food. BCAC members qualify for a special rate - contact us for more details.
Farm Fest 2018
Event Organizer: BC Young Farmers - Coming up November 10, 2018 from 11am - 4pm at Kwantlen Polytechnic University Langley Campus. More details to come closer to the event.