We’ll cover options that are available for composting without a yard. Surprisingly, there are many, and we’ll discover the benefits and drawbacks to each so you can determine the system that is right for your life & home. We’ll learn about:

-countertop electric food dehydrators & “composters”

-private food scrap pick up, municipal food scrap pick up & proper use of greenbins

-bokashi composting

-worm composting

Bring your questions, we’ll have time for Q & A.

Build Incredible Soil: The Foundation of Thriving Gardens

Join us for an enriching workshop on building and maintaining healthy, nutrient-rich soil—essential for any thriving garden! In collaboration with the Compost Education Centre, BCIA is excited to present this hands-on opportunity to dive deep into the science and practical methods of soil health, guided by expert educator Kayla Siefried.

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Connect, Learn, and Grow with Fellow Agrologists!

Join us for an engaging evening designed to foster both professional growth and social connection. This event will feature a special presentation on current trends and challenges in agriculture, followed by a facilitated discussion to dive deeper into key topics. After the session, attendees will have the chance to network and build connections over light refreshments.

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Resilient Lifestyles: Adapting Your Garden, Home, and Life with Permaculture

As we face the realities of climate change, wildfires, and post-pandemic challenges, resilient lifestyles have never been more essential. Join the Compost Education Centre and BCIA for a transformative workshop with educator Kayla Siefried, where you’ll learn how to model your garden, home, and daily practices after the natural world using permaculture principles.

Workshop Highlights:

Join us for a thought-provoking and interactive session designed to transform the way you approach agrology. In partnership with Salishan Solutions, this webinar will guide you through the principles of decolonization, offering new perspectives and practical tools to reshape your professional practices by integrating Indigenous knowledge and Western science.

What You’ll Learn:

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.