This course is a requirement for articling registrants and those accepted under the expedited/LLAg admission programs.

Using case studies and examples, this course looks at professionalism, the code of ethics, and the responsibilities of professional Agrologists. The Professional Governance Act and the BCIA Bylaws will also be reviewed. This workshop is a requirement for all new Registrants in the Articling Program, Expedited Admission Program, and as a Limited License Agrologist. Includes lunch, materials, and certificate on completion.

Join the FV Branch for an educational tour of Van Maren Farms, a local hazelnut plantation in Chilliwack. This interactive event will provide registrants with a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about hazelnut production in British Columbia, from tree cultivation through to harvesting and processing.

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.

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.

Open to: BCIA KB Branch Registrants

Location: This year’s AGM will be offered in a hybrid format with the following options for participation:

• In-Person (Primary Location): Ground Floor Coworking Space, 131 7th Ave S, Cranbrook, BC V1C 2J3

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.