Open to: All - Must have a BCIA Account to Register

Join us for a short and informative virtual session introducing AgSafe BC, an organization dedicated to supporting safe and healthy agricultural workplaces across the province.

AgSafe BC works with over 6,000 producers in British Columbia, providing resources, training, and guidance to promote safety in a wide range of agricultural operations. This session will provide an overview of the organization, the services they offer, and how they support producers and agrology professionals in managing occupational health and safety risks.

This is a great opportunity to gain insight into agricultural safety practices and learn how AgSafe BC contributes to safer working environments across the industry.

Speaker

Chad Stewart, B.Sc., Ph.D.

Superintendent of Field Operations & Temporary Foreign Worker Program Specialist, North Okanagan Regional Safety Consultant – AgSafe BC

Chad Stewart brings a unique blend of academic and hands-on agricultural experience to his role at AgSafe BC. Originally from Prince George and now based in Kamloops, Chad holds a PhD in Plant Sciences and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in cereal crop pathology. His background also includes experience in construction and farm operations, including work on his in-laws’ ranch.

Chad developed a strong interest in occupational health and safety while overseeing lab safety during his PhD and through practical experience on a cattle ranch. At AgSafe BC, he is passionate about supporting producers, particularly dairy farmers and ranchers, in creating safer workplaces.

Don’t miss this quick, practical introduction to AgSafe BC and agricultural safety in practice.