Unlock Data-Driven Insights in Agrology with BCCAI & PRSSS!
Join the Agrology Data Series – a transformative, three-part seminar designed for agrologists and soil enthusiasts ready to deepen their data analysis capabilities in the agriculture and natural resource management sectors. Presented by the B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI) in partnership with the Pacific Regional Society for Soil Science (PRSSS), this second seminar provides participants with the skills needed to rank sites for remediation based on extant risks.
Seminar Details
Topic: Data Analysis Considerations for Professional Agrologists: A Risk Ranking Methodology for Prioritizing for Historic Abandoned Mine Sites in British Columbia.
Instructor: Dr. Philip Garvey, Ph.D. P.Ag. with the Crown Contaminated Sites Program
Zoom (Link will be sent 24 hours prior to event)
What You'll Gain
- Real-World Data Skills: Learn the ins and outs of the Modified Preliminary Sites Investigation (PSI) and Risk Ranking Methodology (RRM) used by the Province of B.C.
- Multidisciplinary Analysis: Discover how industry professionals work across disciplines to prioritize sites for remediation and protect soil health.
- Practical Application: Apply data insights to case studies from historic abandoned mine sites in British Columbia.
This seminar is a must for environmental or agricultural professionals looking to understand environmental risk management and how the province works to protect human and environmental health. It will also provide valuable insights into conducting cross-discipline site assessments, perfect for any context!
Registration is open to anyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical skills, connect with industry peers, and elevate your career.
Get your tickets
- Students: Free
- Professionals: $15
About BCCAI
Supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and producers in B.C., the B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI) is a Simon Fraser University initiative that aims to develop more productive, diverse and resilient food supply chains. In collaboration with government partners, agritech stakeholders, Indigenous organizations, industry partners, agri-producers and post-secondary institutions, BCCAI focuses on the development, testing and piloting of agritech solutions in both simulated and real-world environments, ensuring they are ready for commercialization and practical implementation. Generously funded by Pacific Economic Development Canada and the Province of B.C., BCCAI is strategically positioned to elevate B.C. as a frontrunner in agritech advancements.
More information about BCCAI: https://www.sfu.ca/agritech-innovation
About the PRSSS
The Pacific Regional Society of Soil Science (PRSSS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing learning and networking opportunities for all people interested in soil science. For over 40 years, the PRSSS has connected hundreds of students, professionals and academics in the field of soil science, and advocated for soil conservation and management.
Learn more about us at: https://prsss.ca
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Philip Garvey is a Senior Contaminated Sites Specialist with the British Columbia Government’s Crown Contaminated Sites Program (CCSP), within the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship. Philip holds a Ph.D. in Soil Science, M.Sc. in Geochemistry, and a B.Sc. (Hon) in Geology and has been working in the field of agrology for over 15 years. Philip’s expertise focused on contaminated sites and Land Reclamation and Remediation. Philip is a Professional Agrologist (P.Ag.) with the British Columbia Institute of Agrologists (BCIA), where he currently serves on BCIA’s Credentials and Audit and Practice Review Committees.