Is your organization having challenges making inroads with Aboriginal people and Aboriginal Organizations. Are you an Aboriginal group who wants to better engage with Industry?
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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.
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.
Open to: BCIA KB Branch Registrants
Location: This year’s AGM will be offered in a hybrid format with the following options for participation:
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.
The Kamloops Branch AGM has been booked for November 12, 2025. Taking place at TRU Conference Center.
This is an in-person AGM only.
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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.
