This course is full.

Faciliator: Brian Mauza

Using case studies and examples, this course looks at the professionalism, the code of ethics, and the responsibilities of professional Agrologists. The course will also review the new Code of Ethics, Duty to Report and the changes to the BCIA Bylaws following the enactment of the Professional Governance Act.

This refresher course is full.

Facilitator: Rob Kupchanko

This online course has been updated to include the revised Code of Ethics and the revised BCIA Bylaws to include the Professional Governance Act. It is intended to refresh the knowledge contained in the BCIA Ethics for Professionals Workshop.

Join BCIA at the Kalamalka Forestry Centre and Vernon Seed Orchard Company for a tour and behind the scenes look at the forest breeding programs, seed orchards and seed extraction facility. Meet at the parking lot on 3401 Reservoir Rd.
Following the tour, meet at Marten Brewing Co. (2933a 30th Ave, Vernon) for an optional informal social. Snacks will be provided; drinks will be at the expense of attendees. If you are an AAg, this will be an excellent opportunity to network and meet with other members of the Okanagan Branch.

Discover the culture, traditions, history. Learn about art, plants, collections and language of the Stó:lō people. Explore the Stó:lō Resource Centre and learn about the authentic Coast Salish basket and archaeological collections including Man Turned to Stone: T'xwelátse. Sonny McHalsie will guide you around the grounds while narrating stories about the grounds and surrounding area. A great way to learn about the Stó:lō people, traditions, culture and language.

This two-day event over October 13 & 14 in Cranbrook will showcase the amazing work and results of four years of Kootenay Connect, and highlight the importance of Kootenay Connect’s landscape level approach to conservation that targets multiple species and enhances/restores important habitats in the context of maintaining and improving ecological connectivity and resilience to climate change.

This event is supported by the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund (BCCAF). Funding for the BCCAF has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund. BCCAF is delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation. To learn more, visit www.bccaf.ca

The Kootenay Boundary AGM is booked for Tuesda, October 24th, 2023 at Spectrum Farms, Creston, BC (849 Erickson Rd, Creston, BC V0B 1G3) from 11 am to 12 pm. This is an In-person AND virtual event. In-person is limited to 30 people, so if you wish to attend in person, register as soon as registration opens. Lunch will be provided, please advise of allergies and dietary concerns. An agenda and more information to follow.

•   10:00 AM – 12:30 PM – AGM
•   12:30 – 1:30 PM – Lunch
•   1:30 – 3:30 PM – Professional Development Opportunity

1PDH General

Cloud adoption and digital transformation are rapidly changing the way we work, and this transformation has been accelerated by COVID-19 and working from home.

However, there are legal requirements when it comes to providing or retaining original documents in electronic format under the Electronic Transactions Act of British Columbia.

This course is full.

Faciliator: Rob Kupchanko

Using case studies and examples, this course looks at the professionalism, the code of ethics, and the responsibilities of professional Agrologists. The course will also review the new Code of Ethics, Duty to Report and the changes to the BCIA Bylaws following the enactment of the Professional Governance Act.

This event is supported by the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund (BCCAF). Funding for the BCCAF has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund. BCCAF is delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation. To learn more, visit www.bccaf.ca