BCYF FARM FEST 2023
Thanks for joining us!
Are you a young farmer seeking to grow your network and sharpen up your industry knowledge? BC Young Farmers invites you to join us for a day packed with experiences tailored specifically for you.
Date: November 16, 2023
Time: 8:45 a.m. (Doors open @ 8:00 a.m.)
Location: Student Union Building, 33844 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8.
Eligibility: Young farmers aged 19-40 (inclusive) . I If this sounds like you, proceed below to secure your ticket purchase!
Thank you to our title sponsor, the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership!
Photo Gallery
Below are a selection of photos from Farm Fest 2023. If you would like a copy of any of the images, please email communications@bcac.ca and include the photo number(s) found on the bottom right when you click on the image.
Event Itinerary
- 8:00 a.m. - Doors Open
- 8:45 a.m. - Welcome & Introductions
- 9:00 a.m. - A Conversation with Premier Eby and Minister Alexis
- 10:00 a.m. - Networking Break & Showcase Open
- 10:30 a.m. - Panel: Running a Farm Business - What to be Thinking About
- 11:35 a.m. - Panel: Workforce Development for Farmers - The Issues and Where to Find Resources
- 1:00 - 4:40 p.m. - Guided Farm Tours: Shadow Produce & Rainbow Greenhouses
- 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Reception
Event Speakers
- Hon. David Eby, Premier of British Columbia
- Hon. Pam Alexis, Minister of Agriculture & Food
- Kim Grout - CEO, Provincial Agricultural Land Commission
- Mark Raymond - Executive Director, Extension & Support Services Branch, BC Ministry of Agriculture & Food
- TJ Schur - CEO, Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC
- Andrew Unruh - Relationship Manager, Farm Credit Canada
- Sherry Watty - Professional Financial Advisor, The Co-operators
- Sukhdeep Brar - Tree Fruit Grower, Brarstar Orchards, Summerland, B.C.
- Veronica Moreno - Program Manager, Western Agriculture Labour Initiative
- Bunvir Nijjer - Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, BC Fruit Growers' Association
- Corne Quik - Flower Grower, Quik's Farm, Chilliwack, B.C.
- Jennifer Wright - Executive Director, Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council