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Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay, 1681 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay, BC V0R 1N0
The VIB Branch Executive is excited to announce that our 2025 Annual General Meeting will take place at Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay on October 25, 2025. This will be an in-person only event.
After the AGM, join the Victoria & Islands Branch for a professional development tour at Cherry Point Estate Wines, one of Vancouver Island’s first licensed wineries. The event will be led by Xavier Bonilla, Proprietor of Cherry Point Estate Wines, who holds an MA in Agricultural Economics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and has decades of experience in traditional European winemaking.
Hopcott Farms, 18385 Old Dewdney Trunk Rd, Pitt Meadows, BC V3Y 2R9 🚗 Free parking on site
You’ve seen the stunning images of cranberry bogs glowing with thousands of floating berries, now’s your chance to step right into the heart of the harvest! Join the Vancouver Branch for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour at Hopcott Farms, a third-generation family farm in Pitt Meadows.
From the land to the stories, from drumming to feasting—this is your chance to learn directly from Katzie community leaders and cultural guides in a setting few get to experience.
University of the Fraser Valley, Chilliwack Campus 45190 Caen Ave, Chilliwack, BC V2R 0N3
Join FV Branch for a unique professional development opportunity to explore the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) in Chilliwack and discover how UFV is shaping the future of agriculture, food systems, and business through innovative teaching and research.
This session will feature faculty members and staff from the Agriculture Department, the Food and Agriculture Institute, and the School of Business. Together, they will share insights on UFV’s integrated approach to education and research, and highlight how interdisciplinary collaboration is helping address real-world challenges in agriculture and food systems.
Kiwanis Performing Arts Center 10401 10 St, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3T8,
The PR Branch AGM has been booked for Date: Friday November 14. Taking place at: Kiwanis Performing Arts Center 10401 10 St, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3T8. This is a Hybrid AGM. Whilst the AGM will be available as a virtual option, the PD portion will be in-person only.
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Rusted Rake Brewing, 3106 NW Bay Rd, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9E2
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.