PAST EVENTS
Metro Vancouver Open-Air Burning Engagement Sessions
Join Metro Vancouver to learn about and provide feedback on a potential regulation to manage emissions from open-air burning of vegetative debris in the area. Learn more and provide your feedback at two upcoming webinars in July or the online questionnaire.
BC Young Farmers Webinar - Rodent Control
Event Organizer: BC Young Farmers (BCYF). Join BCYF as they learn about how to most effectively control rodents as part of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach.
Industry Guidelines in Practice: Your COVID-19 Safety Plan
Event Organizer: BC Food and Beverage (BCFB). Join BCFB on June 4th to learn how to apply industry guidelines for COVID-19 to build or upgrade your COVID-19 Safety Plan. Protect your people and keep your doors open. In this session with Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC CEO Lisa McGuire, get insight into rethinking your workspace and safe operations as you prepare to reopen or revisit your essential business plans to ensure safe operations.
BC Cattlemen's Association AGM [Cancelled]
Event Organizer: BC Cattlemen's Association. This year's AGM and convention will take place in Fort St. John. Visit their website for more information and registration details.
BC Greenhouse Veggie Days [Cancelled]
Event Organizer: BC Greenhouse Growers' Association. Select BC greenhouses will be opening their doors on May 9 to offer tours to see the 'behind the scenes' working of a greenhouse.
Mental Health in Agriculture Webinar
The webinar will provide participants with a base understanding of mental health and mental illness as well as practical strategies they can implement in their daily lives in terms of supporting others and their own mental well-being in a condensed yet hands on format.
BC Poultry Symposium [Postponed]
The 6th annual BC Poultry Symposium will be held on Wednesday May 6, 2020 at the Quality Hotel & Conference Center in Abbotsford, B.C. Producers, allied trades, service persons, nutritionists, poultry scientists, veterinarians and other industry professionals are invited and encouraged to attend this meeting
More information, along with instructions for registration can be found at here.
AgriService BC Webinar: Rethinking Good Agricultural Practices in the time of COVID-19
In light of COVID-19, consumers are particularly concerned about the handling and safe production of fresh food. This webinar will highlight the importance of traceability for small-medium growers, what to expect in a recall, and practical examples of how to incorporate good agricultural practices into your day-to-day farm production.
Denim & Diamonds Event [Postponed]
Event Organizer: BC Agriculture in the Classroom - Join BCAITC for their Denim & Diamonds fundraiser on Saturday, April 25, 2020 from 6:00pm to 9:30pm at the Thomas Haney Centre in Maple Ridge. The fundraising event will feature a gourmet dinner prepared by Red Seal Chefs and culinary students from Take a Bite of BC, exciting prize draws, Fabulous live auctions, and a fun evening discovering why “agriculture is for everyone”!
AgriService BC Webinar: Pivoting your Farm Production & Marketing Plan During COVID-19
This webinar will provide growers with a framework to identify risks and make plans for production and marketing. It will cover how these changes can be used to help mitigate risk. Content will include using cost of production analysis to understand impacts of crop choices and opportunities for accessing alternate marketing outlets. This webinar is most applicable to small- and medium-sized farm operators.
BC Greenhouse Growers' AGM [Postponed]
BC Greenhouse Growers' Association will be hosting its annual AGM on April 17. More details will be available soon.
BCAC & ARDCorp Annual General Meetings
The 2019 BCAC Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held virtually on April 16, 2020 via teleconference. The 2019 AGM will be held jointly with AgSafe BC and Investment Agriculture Foundation (IAF).
AgTech Talks - How To Effectively Sell On Amazon
Learn about the 3 essential components of Amazon product listings that convert shoppers into buyers online. Danny Carlson walks through what he's learned through producing for than 1300 listings for his clients of the Kenji ROI agency.
AgTech Talks - Should I Buy Digital Advertising?
Join AgTech Talks as they examine all the different types of advertising including Facebook, Instagram, Google Search, Google Display, Google Shopping, Linkedin and Bing. This webinar will cover different types of advertising that best suit different business goals and objectives the strengths and weaknesses of the different types.
AgTech Talks - Take a tour of BCLocalRoot.ca - Online Market
If you are looking for a place to get your BC food or beverage product online, join AgTech Talks to learn about BCLocalRoot, a new Online Market specifically for BC products. Andrea Gray-Grant will take you through a tour of BCLocalRoot.ca so you can decide if it might be something that works for your business.
BC Grapegrowers' & BC Wine Grape Council AGM [Postponed]
BC Grapegrowers' Association will be hosting its annual AGM with the BC Wine Grape Council on April 9 in Penticton, in combination with its Grower Day. More details will be available soon.
Canadian Association of Farm Advisors: Investing In & Leasing BC Farmland [Cancelled]
Connect with other producers over lunch and learn more about farmland investing and leasing through Manulife.
Get AgSafe with BC Young Farmers
Event Organizer:BC Young Farmers (BCYF) - BCYF invites you to join them virtually to learn about AgSafe. AgSafe strives to create a safe and healthy work environment in BC agriculture through outreach and education, training and consultation in all regions of the province. AgSafe services are free of charge to all agricultural employers in BC.
AgriStability Program - Webinar
The BC Ministry of Agriculture’s AgriStability program provides Canadian agricultural producers with an ongoing whole-farm risk management tool that provides protection against large declines that threaten the viability of their farm and are beyond their capacity to manage. This webinar will provide detailed overview of the program parameters and processes, recent changes and eligibility criteria.
BC Pork Producers' AGM [Postponed]
Event Organizer:BC Pork Producers' Association - Annual General Meeting to take place April 1, 2020 at the Quality Hotel in Abbotsford.
BC Raspberry AGM [Postponed]
Event Organizer: Raspberry Industry Development Council - Annual General Meeting to take place March 31, 2020.
BCHPA Semi Annual Meeting [Postponed]
Event Organizer: BC Honey Producers' Association (BCHPA): Join the BC Honey Producers' Association for their semi-annual meeting taking place in Kamloops on March 27 and 28. The event includes the Business Meeting (March 27) and Spring Education Day (March 28).
Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference - West [Cancelled]
AWC is created for every woman who is passionate about agriculture and food, whether you are a university or college student studying agriculture, producer, rancher, entrepreneur, representative of a grower association or corporate agribusiness. This event takes place at Hyatt Regency in Calgary, AB.
COGA Session - Emerging Issues - Media Training [Postponed]
The Centre for Organizational Governance in Agriculture (COGA) will present a professional development session for directors, officers, management, and others of BC Agricultural Boards, Commissions and Associations. Taking place in Abbotsford, this workshop will focus on media training.
BC Strawberry Growers' Association AGM [Postponed]
Event Organizer: BC Strawberry Growers' Association - Annual General Meeting to take place March 19, 2020 at 1:00PM.
Petals and Plates Farm Dinner [Cancelled]
Petals and Plates is a series of flower-focused farm dinners that highlight Canadian flower growers and their importance in our agricultural landscape. By combining local food, beer and wine, local floral designers and chefs, these dinners are an exciting, must-attend celebration of the diverse bounty that our local communities have to offer. This event includes a four course meal, music, tours, a flower crown bar, and take home flowers. Tickets are $100 each.
BC Farmers’ Markets Conference
The annual BC Farmers’ Markets Conference will take place March 6-8, 2020 in Harrison Hot Springs. It is designed for farmers’ market organizers, growers, small-scale food processors, artisans, and agricultural and community leaders to network, acquire new contacts, gain new skills, and come away inspired to strengthen BC’s local food sector.
2020 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.
BC Cherry Association AGM
Event Organizer: BC Cherry Association- The BC Cherry Association’s annual AGM will take place on March 3, 2020 in Kelowna. The event will will consist of a short business meeting starting at 8:30 AM followed by a day of interesting presenters speaking on a variety of topics, and a reception following the main event.
BC Organic Conference 2020
Event Organizer: Certified Organic Association of BC - Join COABC for their 2020 Conference at the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond. The conference provides educational and networking opportunities for new and established farmers, as well as for the general public.
Canadian Federation of Agriculture AGM
Event Organizer: Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA). The CFA AGM will take place from February 25-27, 2020 at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa.
BC Tree Fruit Horticultural Symposium
Event Organizer: BC Fruit Growers' Association (BCFGA). The 2020 Tree Fruit Horticulture Symposium will be on Wednesday, February 25 in Kelowna.
BC Traceability Workshop - Agriculture, Food & Seafood
Join the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors for lunch in Abbotsford on February 20, 2020, for the BC Traceability Funding Programs Workshop to learn more about programs funded under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
AgriService BC Webinar - Record Keeping for Your Farm Business
Thinking about improving your record keeping system? Curious about the range of integrated production and financial tracking options available? Join Andrea Gunner, P.Ag. as she reviews a variety of computer-based record keeping systems that integrate production records with financial record keeping.
BC Fruit Growers' Association Annual Convention
Event Organizer: BC Fruit Growers' Association (BCFGA). BCFGA's Annual Convention will be held at the Coast Capri Hotel in Kelowna on February 11 and 12, 2020.
Canada's Agriculture Day
Canada’s Agriculture Day in Ottawa, hosted by Agriculture More Than Ever, brings together people involved in Canadian agriculture, food and agribusiness. Spend the day with agvocates, industry leaders and youth from across Canada to discuss and share ideas about the future of food.
BC Farm & Ranch Wildfire Preparedness Workshops - Comox Valley
Event Organizer: BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative. Attend an agriculture and wildfire risk reduction workshop aimed at agricultural producers, wildfire response and emergency personnel, and local governments. Producers will gain knowledge on preparing for wildfires. The workshop is free, with lunch and refreshments provided.
Register here
Islands Agriculture Show 2020
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.
Pacific Agriculture Show 2020
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.
BC Agri-Food Industry Gala 2020
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.
See photos from the 2019 gala here.
VBP+ Workshop Abbotsford
Event Organizer: BC Cattlemen's Association (BCCA). Join BCCA for the first Fraser Valley VBP+ Workshop of 2020. On Jan. 29, VBP+ will be at the Ministry of Agriculture office in Abbotsford for a workshop starting at 9am and running until 11:30am. Limited spaces are available. Contact Bree at 1-877-688-2333 or email to reserve your place.
Email to RegisterCOGA Session - Governance: How the West Was Won!
The Centre for Organizational Governance in Agriculture (COGA) will present a professional development session for directors, officers, management, and others of BC Agricultural Boards, Commissions and Associations.Taking place in Abbotsford, this workshop will focus on addressing conflicts of interest, governance in regulated markets and more.
Register hereBC Farm & Ranch Wildfire Preparedness Workshops - Tarrys
Event Organizer: BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative. Attend an agriculture and wildfire risk reduction workshop aimed at agricultural producers, wildfire response and emergency personnel, and local governments. Producers will gain knowledge on preparing for wildfires. The workshop is free, with lunch and refreshments provided.
Register hereBC Farm & Ranch Wildfire Preparedness Workshops - Merritt
Event Organizer: BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative. Attend an agriculture and wildfire risk reduction workshop aimed at agricultural producers, wildfire response and emergency personnel, and local governments. Producers will gain knowledge on preparing for wildfires. The workshop is free, with lunch and refreshments provided.
Register hereBC Farm & Ranch Wildfire Preparedness Workshops - Salmon Arm
Event Organizer: BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative. Attend an agriculture and wildfire risk reduction workshop aimed at agricultural producers, wildfire response and emergency personnel, and local governments. Producers will gain knowledge on preparing for wildfires. The workshop is free, with lunch and refreshments provided.
Register hereBC Farm & Ranch Wildfire Preparedness Workshops - Keremeos
Event Organizer: BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative. Attend an agriculture and wildfire risk reduction workshop aimed at agricultural producers, wildfire response and emergency personnel, and local governments. Producers will gain knowledge on preparing for wildfires. The workshop is free, with lunch and refreshments provided.
Register here
SAWP Employer Session - Osoyoos
Event Organizer: Western Agriculture Labour Initiative (WALI). WALI will be hosting a SAWP information session for employers at the Watermark Beach Resort Hotel in Osoyoos. The event runs from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The workshop is free and breakfast will be provided.
Email to RegisterSAWP Employer Session - Kelowna
Event Organizer: Western Agriculture Labour Initiative (WALI). WALI will be hosting a SAWP information session for employers at the Ramada Hotel in Kelowna. The event runs from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The workshop is free and breakfast will be provided. Email to Register
AgriService BC Webinar - Grow Your Food Business 4: Distribution and Pricing
Event Organizer: BC Ministry of Agriculture - Critical to the success of your launch into the retail market channel is understanding your price, margins and the cost of getting your product to market. Learn the fundamentals of calculating your margin and retail price point as well as the pros and cons of distribution.
BC Farm & Ranch Wildfire Preparedness Workshops - 100 Mile House
Event Organizer: BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative. Attend an agriculture and wildfire risk reduction workshop aimed at agricultural producers, wildfire response and emergency personnel, and local governments. Producers will gain knowledge on preparing for wildfires. The workshop is free, with lunch and refreshments provided.
Register here
BC Dairy Conference 2019
The 11th annual BC Dairy Industry Conference will be held at the Parq Vancouver from Nov 27-28, 2019. 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 Farm & Ranch Wildfire Preparedness Workshops - Prince George
Event Organizer: BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative. Attend an agriculture and wildfire risk reduction workshop aimed at agricultural producers, wildfire response and emergency personnel, and local governments. Producers will gain knowledge on preparing for wildfires. The workshop is free, with lunch and refreshments provided.
Register here
AgriService BC - B.C. Food Security Task Force: Regional Engagement
Event Organizer: BC Ministry of Agriculture - This presentation will provide an overview of the Food Security Task Force, which has been appointed by the Premier to provide recommendations on how to unlock the potential of B.C.’s agritech sector.
BC Farm & Ranch Wildfire Preparedness Workshops - McBride
Event Organizer: BC Agriculture & Food Climate Action Initiative. Attend an agriculture and wildfire risk reduction workshop aimed at agricultural producers, wildfire response and emergency personnel, and local governments. Producers will gain knowledge on preparing for wildfires. The workshop is free, with lunch and refreshments provided.
Register hereAgriService BC Webinar - Eight Key Success Factors for Food Aggregation Initiatives
Event Organizer: BC Ministry of Agriculture - Aggregation combines products from multiple food producers to be sold through a single channel to buyers. The purpose of this seminar is to share what factors make food aggregation initiatives successful, what it looks like in BC, some of the common challenges and experiences from BC so that you understand what it takes to put your initiative in the best position for success, from an early stage.
AgriService BC Webinar - Grow Your Food Business 2: Branding, Packaging and Labelling
Event Organizer: BC Ministry of Agriculture - Understand how to focus your digital marketing efforts and receive invaluable tips from food-centric digital media expert, Lindsay O‘Donnell, founder of Piquant Marketing.
BCYF Farm Fest 2019
BC Young Farmers hosts its annual Farm Fest on November 16, 2019 at UFV's Chilliwack Campus. Keynote speaker will be Chris Koch, sponsored by Farm Credit Canada.
2019 Public Trust Summit
Thought leaders from across the agri-food sector and coast to coast will come together in Saskatoon to connect, learn and plan for actions to collectively raise the bar on earning trust for the future. Your support is welcome to create the forum for dialogue for earning trust in Canada's food system. Sponsorship opportunities available.
COGA Session - Strategic Planning & Achieving Goals
The Centre for Organizational Governance in Agriculture (“COGA”) will host a professional development program for directors, officers, management, staff and others of BC Agricultural Boards, Commissions and Associations. This workshop is designed to address emerging issues in the field of agriculture and will take place at the Quality Hotel in Abbotsford on November 13 from 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Dam Safety Management Workshop - Duncan
Event Organizer: Ministries of Agriculture and Forest, Land and Natural Resources - A free workshop for dam owners will take place in Duncan at the Ramada Duncan Hotel on Wednesday, November 13. Topics include regulations, inspections, operation, maintenance, surveillance and more. Resource materials and lunch will be provided
Every Chef Needs a Farmer, Every Farmer Needs a Chef
A province-wide annual menu-planning session for farmers, ranchers, chefs and members of the food and beverage industry to create more opportunities to bring B.C. food to plates around the province. The event will take place on November 12, 2019 at the Pacific National Exhibition.
AgriService BC Webinar - Grow Your Food Business 2: Branding, Packaging and Labelling
Event Organizer: BC Ministry of Agriculture - Having an effective, eye-catching package on shelf is important but ensuring your product is compliant is essential. Learn how to make sure you focus on both as you navigate label design and regulations.
Dam Safety Management Workshop - 100 Mile House
Event Organizer: Ministries of Agriculture and Forest, Land and Natural Resources - A free workshop for dam owners will take place in 100 Mile House at the South Cariboo Recreation Centre on Thursday, October 31. Topics include regulations, inspections, operation, maintenance, surveillance and more. Resource materials and lunch will be provided
Dam Safety Management Workshop - Kamloops
Event Organizer: Ministries of Agriculture and Forest, Land and Natural Resources - A free workshop for dam owners will take place in Kamloops at Thompson Rivers University on Tuesday, October 29. Topics include regulations, inspections, operation, maintenance, surveillance and more. Resource materials and lunch will be provided
Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference (East)
AWC is created for every woman who is passionate about agriculture and food, whether you are a university or college student studying agriculture, producer, rancher, entrepreneur, representative of a grower association or corporate agribusiness. This event takes place at Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls, ON.
AgriService BC Webinar - Farm Food Safety: How to Travel the Road to Certification
Event Organizer: BC Ministry of Agriculture - This webinar on Farm Food Safety explains GAP Certification to make producers aware of the CanadaGAP program and what certification entails.
AgriService BC Webinar - Grow Your Food Business 1: Market Research to be Market Ready
Event Organizer: BC Ministry of Agriculture - Entry into the retail food market channel requires planning, positioning and foresight. Learn how to research your category and product to position your brand for success in the retail market.
BC Honey Producers' AGM, Convention & Tradeshow
Event Organizer: BC Honey Producers' Association - Taking place in Prince George at the Coast Inn of the North. Registration will open April 2019.
Dam Safety Management Workshop - Dawson Creek
Event Organizer: Ministries of Agriculture and Forest, Land and Natural Resources - A free workshop for dam owners will take place in Dawson Creek at Fixx Urban Grill on Thursday, October 3. Topics include regulations, inspections, operation, maintenance, surveillance and more. Resource materials and lunch will be provided
Dam Safety Management Workshop - Fort St. John
Event Organizer: Ministries of Agriculture and Forest, Land and Natural Resources - A free workshop for dam owners will take place in Fort St. John at the Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre on Tuesday, October 1. Topics include regulations, inspections, operation, maintenance, surveillance and more. Resource materials and lunch will be provided
2019 Canadian Farm Writers' Conference
Event Organizer: BC Farm Writers' Association - The 2019 Canadian Farm Writers' Federation 2019 National Conference is taking place in New Westminister this year. Join writers from across Canada as they focus on Bridging the Rural-Urban Divide through tours and professional development.
2019 CanWest Horticulture Expo
Event Organizer: BC Landscape & Nursery Association - CanWest is Western Canada’s premier horticultural trade show, connecting buyers and sellers throughout Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Mark your calendar for CanWest 2019 at Tradex in Abbotsford.
Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation: Webinar for Agriculture Stakeholders
Event Organizer: The Ministry of Environment is hosting a webinar to review the new Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation which comes into force September 15, 2019.
National Agriculture Leaders' Debate
Event Organizer: Canadian Federation of Agriculture - The CFA will be hosting the Canadian Agriculture Leaders' Debate on September 24th. Watch Marie-Claude Bibeau (Liberal), Luc Berthold (Conservative), Alistair MacGregor for Cowichan-Malahat-Langford (NDP), and Kate Storey (Green) lay out their visions for the future of Canadian agriculture
BC Young Farmers Tour - Prince George
Event Organizer: BC Young Farmers - Join the BCYF for their first ever tour in Prince George with stops at Kawano Farms and Bar K Ranch. This is a great opportunity for farmers between 19 and 40 to learn about agriculture in Prince George and discuss issues facing young Farmers.
Dam Safety Management Workshop - Smithers
Event Organizer: Ministries of Agriculture and Forest, Land and Natural Resources - A free workshop for dam owners will take place in Smithers at the Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge on Thursday, September 19. Topics include regulations, inspections, operation, maintenance, surveillance and more. Resource materials and lunch will be provided
Dam Safety Management Workshop - Vanderhoof
Event Organizer: Ministries of Agriculture and Forest, Land and Natural Resources - A free workshop for dam owners will take place at the Vanderhoof Community Event Centre on Tuesday, September 17. Topics include regulations, inspections, operation, maintenance, surveillance and more. Resource materials and lunch will be provided
BC Potato Variety Field Day
Event Organizer: BC Potato and Vegetable Growers' Association - Join BCPVGA for their annual field day and check out new varieties of potatoes grown in BC.
AgriService BC Webinar - Organic Certification Regulation in BC
Event Organizer: BC Ministry of Agriculture - This presentation will provide an update on the recent Organic Certification Regulation and what it means for producers, processors, and retailers in B.C.
Cranberry Field Day
Event Organizer: BC Cranberry Association - The Cranberry Field Day, taking place at the BC Cranberry Research Farm, will provide cranberry growers and other industry stakeholders the opportunity to meet with each other in an informal setting.
BC Grain Producers Association AGM and Crop Tour
Event Organizer: BC Grain Producers Association - Join the BC Grain Producers Association for their annual AGM and Crop Tour. AGM will take place between 2:00 PM and 3:30 PM at the FSJ Campus of the Northern Lights College. The Crop Tour will be between 4:30 PM and 8:30 PM at the Northern Peace Research Farm.