What to Know About Branch Funding for 2026
We’re sharing a brief update on a small shift in how branch professional development and events are funded beginning in 2026. This adjustment supports BCIA’s commitment to responsible fiscal stewardship and equitable access to PD across the province, while keeping branch activities strong and responsive to local needs.
Call for Registrant Board Member Nominations: Regional Electoral District 3 (Vancouver and Victoria & Islands Branches). One (1) Board position is available.
THE BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF AGROLOGISTS (BCIA) IS CURRENTLY SEEKING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND REGISTRANTS (from all Registration categories other than Student) TO SERVE ON OUR COMMITTEES.
BCIA is governed by the Professional Governance Act (PGA) and is seeking to fill vacancies for the following committees that help BCIA fulfill its regulatory mandate:
The 2026 renewal period is now open!
As the profession continues adapting to evolving regulatory expectations and as BCIA strengthens its oversight, this October issue marks a timely opportunity for members to:
BCIA is seeking registrants to present as subject-matter experts in Cover Cropping, Rotational Grazing, and/or Nitrogen Management. BCIA and the Climate Agri-Solutions Fund (CAF) are collaborating on a multi-faceted training series for Agrologists across BC. Please pass this opportunity along to your networks!
Eligible applicants must be able to demonstrate expertise in the topic and have strong instructional skills to deliver clear, evidence-based sessions. Sessions are 1-hour virtual sessions and must run before February 28, 2026.
BCIA is pleased to announce the results of its online nomination process for three (3) Registrant Board Member positions within Districts 1, 2, and 3 in compliance with the Professional Governance Act (PGA) and the BCIA Bylaws. We thank the respective candidates in each District for their commitment to moving BCIA forward.
The following candidates have been confirmed for the following positions commencing with the adjournment of the 2025 BCIA AGM set for May 7, 2025 virtually:
THE VOTING PERIOD FOR THE BCIA BOARD ELECTIONS HAS NOW CLOSED
On February 26, 2025, notice was given of an election for one Registrant Board Member from BCIA Regional Electoral District 1 and BCIA Regional Electoral District 3. Click the links below to view a listing of candidates plus the official notice of election for each respective District.
Call for 2024 Mentor of the Year Nominations
The Mentor of the Year award may be presented to an active Professional Agrologist (PAg) or Technical Agrologist (TAg) who epitomizes the values and leadership of a mentor engaged in the BCIA Articling Program. Articling registrants and newly minted PAgs and TAgs! Please consider nominating a mentor for the Mentor of the Year award before the deadline of March 1, 2025,11:59 PM PST at nominations@bcia.com.
