PR Branch PD Event: Tour of the BC Energy Regulator’s Core Research Facility
Join Peace River Branch for an in-depth exploration of the oil and gas industry, a sector that plays a pivotal role in the work of many agrologists in the Peace Region. This event is designed to expand your knowledge on key industry topics, including drilling waste disposal areas, Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORMS), and the base of fish scales/usable groundwater.
Event Highlights:
BCCAF & BCIA Event Collaboration: Mastering Rotational Grazing for Sustainable Agriculture
Open to: All – BCIA Registrants and Public Welcome! (A BCIA account is required to register)
Rescheduled FV PD Event: Saffron farm tour – A Unique Experience in BC’s First Commercial Saffron Farm
FV & VAN Collaboration PD Event: Resiliency in Response to Climate-Driven Extremes
Open to: All
Jointly hosted by the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Branches, this in-person professional development event focused on one of the most critical issues facing the agricultural sector today: climate-driven extremes. From droughts and heat waves to intense rainfall, storms, floods, and landslides, these unpredictable forces have a profound impact on agriculture. At this event, you'll hear from a dynamic lineup of expert speakers who will share the latest insights on building resiliency in response to these changing conditions.
Compost Education Centre: Composting Basics
What is the recipe for compost success and why does composting matter? This workshop will explore the answers to these questions, and will offer instructions on what it takes to produce an amendment for your garden that is rich in beneficial microorganisms and nutrients! We'll cover the 6 factors for composting success, how to choose the best composting system for your needs and how to increase the rodent resistance of your compost pile.
Free attendance to this workshop is generously subsidized by the CRD.
VIB PD Event: Tour of Tree Island Yogurt Production Facility
Open to: All
Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Tree Island Yogurt’s production facility. This event will give you a unique opportunity to learn about Tree Island’s journey from its humble beginnings in 2012 to becoming a beloved Canadian brand, found in the dairy aisle of over 300 grocers across the country.
You'll get an inside look at:
PD Webinar Lunch and Learn: Cannabis Cultivation and Plant Science
Open to: ALL BCIA Registrants and Public (You must create a BCIA guest account to register if you are not a Registrant of BCIA)
BCIA Ethics for Professionals In-Person - Kamloops - Nov 13
Open to: All BCIA Registrants welcome
Facilitator: Rob Kupchanko, PAg
The current pricing for the Ethics series is $200 per course. However, fees will increase after February 2025 due to inflationary adjustments, so we encourage you to take advantage of the current rates.
This course is a requirement for articling registrants and those accepted under the expedited/LLAg admission programs.
KAM Branch AGM 2024
The 2024 Kamloops Branch AGM is booked for November 13, at Sandman Kamloops: 225 Lorne Street Kamloops, BC V2C 1W2. This is a hybrid event with in-person and virtual attendance options. We encourage attendees to attend in-person for the benefit of increased networking and community building.
Agenda:
5pm - Sign in
5:15 pm - AGM
6:35 pm - Dinner
7:45pm - AGM
9:00pm - Adjourn