Open to: BCIA Registrants and their Guest. If you want to more than one guest, contact admin@bcia.com to make arrangements.

Join the Vancouver Branch for an interactive in-person tour of the KPU Farm, a leading site for applied agricultural research and sustainable farming practices in the Fraser River region.

This half-day event will begin with a welcome, introductions, and land acknowledgement, followed by a brief overview of the farm’s history and its role in education and innovation. Participants will then take part in a guided tour of the farm, exploring a range of production systems and research initiatives.

During the tour, attendees will visit:

• The Dome and sliding tunnel systems
• Market garden production areas
• Dryland rice cultivation trials
• Student-led research projects
• A 1-metre soil pit to examine soil structure and profile

The session will conclude with a facilitated discussion and networking opportunity, focusing on how lessons from KPU Farm can be applied to privately-owned peatlands along the Fraser River, with an emphasis on practical implementation and knowledge sharing.

This event is ideal for agrologists interested in sustainable agriculture, soil systems, and applied research, and offers valuable insight into innovative practices being tested in a local context.

Agenda

• 9:30 – 10:00 AM: Welcome, Introductions, Land Acknowledgement & Farm History
• 10:00 – 11:30 AM: Guided Farm Tour
• 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM: Networking & Facilitated Discussion
• 12:15 – 12:30 PM: Wrap-up

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore innovative agricultural practices and research in action, and connect with fellow professionals in a hands-on learning environment. Space is limited, register early!

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.

Student pricing is $10, select the student check box. You will be asked to show your student ID at the event.