Farmers rely on a wide network of advisors, researchers and technology providers to evaluate new ideas, adopt innovations, and navigate complex challenges.
Pathways to Practice is a one-day professional development conference bringing together the people who connect agricultural knowledge, technology, and innovation with on-farm decision-making. Attending event sessions can be counted toward BCIA professional development hours.
Whether you’re exploring new careers, conducting research, supporting producers, or helping drive innovation in BC agriculture, you’ll leave with new ideas, practical skills, and valuable connections.
Hosted by:
BC ACARN | BC Centre for Agritech Innovation (SFU)
In partnership with:
UFV Agriculture | KPU Institute of Sustainable Agriculture| UBC Faculty of Land and Food Systems
Why Attend?
Whether you are exploring a career in agriculture or already supporting producers as an advisor, this event offers valuable opportunities to learn, connect, and grow.
- Explore career pathways and opportunities in BC agriculture.
- Build practical extension, advisory, and knowledge mobilization skills.
- Learn from professionals across BC’s agricultural sector.
- Earn professional development credits.
- Stay current on emerging issues and opportunities in BC agriculture.
- Strengthen your ability to support producers through effective knowledge exchange.
Who Is This For?
- Students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals interested in agricultural extension, advisory services, and knowledge mobilization.
- Farm advisors, researchers, and industry professionals looking to expand their skills, networks, and understanding of emerging issues in BC agriculture.
- Anyone interested in careers and roles that connect research, innovation, and on-farm practice.