Open to: BCIA Registrants & their guests.

Join the Victoria & Islands Branch for an evening of learning, local flavor, and professional networking at Rusted Rake Brewing in Nanoose Bay. This in-person event will begin with a guided tour of the farm and brewery, followed by a relaxed social with appetizers and informal discussion.

Participants will gain insight into sustainable agriculture and farm-to-brew practices from one of Rusted Rake’s brewers/owners, exploring how hops and barley are cultivated and used to produce their craft beer. The tour will highlight sustainable food production, ALR requirements, and the challenges and opportunities shaping BC’s growing beer agriculture industry.

Agenda

• 5:00 – 5:30 pm: Brewery and farm tour

• 5:30 – 7:00 pm: Networking and social with shared appetizers (drinks not included)

Learning Objectives

• Understand the relationship between sustainable agriculture and BC’s brewing sector.

• Explore crop production and food system sustainability through a real-world example.

• Discuss the balance between farm operations, ALR compliance, and value-added production.

Additional Details

• Parking: Ample parking available on site.

• Meeting Point: Please gather at the main entrance.

• Food & Refreshments: Appetizers provided; beverages available for individual purchase.

• Clothing/Footwear: No special requirements.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with fellow agrologists, enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at sustainable brewing, and support a local farm-based business. ATTENTION articling registrants!! The in-person event will be an excellent opportunity to network and meet with other branch registrants.

Please note that photographs and footage will be taken. These will be used by BCIA for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website, newsletters, and on social media. Should you not wish to have your photo taken and used for these purposes, please advise the photographer at the time.