Join Dr. Catherine Tarasoff, PhD. PAg, for an on-farm research event in Armstrong, BC, exploring the use of a multispecies cover crop as a nurse crop.

This on-farm research project found that a diverse cover crop improved yields and reduced weeds when compared with a traditional nurse crop of forage oats. Participants will have an opportunity to learn more about the research and see the project in a practical farm setting.

Join Dr. Catherine Tarasoff, PhD. PAg for an informative afternoon at Fresh Valley Farms to explore the planning, approval, and construction process behind installing an on-farm water storage pond.

As water management becomes increasingly important for agricultural operations, this field event will walk participants through the real-world experience of developing a water storage pond, from the initial planning stages and regulatory approvals to hiring contractors and navigating unexpected challenges along the way.

Open to: All BCIA Registrants and their Guests

Join the Victoria and Islands Branch for an afternoon walking tour through the Heritage Forest in Qualicum Beach. Led by Tom Whitfield, President of the Brown Property Preservation Society, this guided tour will explore the forest’s history and ecology, the role of First Nations in its preservation, and the protections that help conserve this unique property.

Join the Peace River Branch for a full-day, hands-on exploration of soil health. Through a combination of discussion, field observations, practical measurements, and demonstrations, participants will explore how different indicators can be brought together to better understand how a soil is functioning.

Open to: All BCIA Registrants

Open to: All BCIA Registrants and those with Guest Accounts

Join the Cariboo Central Interior Branch for an engaging Lunch & Learn exploring how contaminated sites are investigated, assessed, and remediated. This session will walk participants through the decision-making process used by environmental professionals, from identifying initial site concerns to selecting the most appropriate remediation strategy.

BCIA is excited to welcome you to our 2026 Virtual Symposium, a full-day event bringing an opportunity for agrology professionals to come together from across the province to explore how our profession is evolving in a rapidly changing world. This year’s theme, “Professional Practice in a Changing World,” focuses on the challenges and opportunities shaping modern agrology from Indigenous food sovereignty to climate pressures to the use of technology to shifting regulatory expectations and interdisciplinary work.