BC Organic Conference
2025-11-25 00:00 - 2025-11-27 23:59 (America/Vancouver) | Harrison Hot Springs Resort, 100 Esplanade Ave, Harrison Hot Springs, BC, V0M 1K0, Canada
The BC Organic Conference returns this fall! This engaging networking and learning event draws over 300 attendees from across the food system, including farmers, ranchers, food processors, retailers, distributors, government, academics, consumers, and allied sector organizations.

Have you been thinking of becoming a member of the new Organic BC? As a member, you’ll gain a voice in advocacy efforts to advance organic agriculture, access to trusted education and training, marketing support, and direct connections to other organic producers, experts, and allies across the province.

Membership has benefits! Organic Farm/Business, Sustainer and Certifying Body level paid membership get discounted access to the BC Organic Conference.

Membership discounts are reserved for the following membership types ONLY. Ticket limits apply:
– Organic Farm Business – limit of 2
– Certifying body – limit of 1
– Sustainer – limit of 1

**Please note you’ll be prompted with: “Add $xx to help cover our fundraising costs” during check out. This is an optional platform fee that goes to Raisely (not Organic BC), you will need to unselect when purchasing your conference ticket if you do not wish to contribute**

Features

Keynotes from Jacob Beaton, Paul Holmbeck, Gillian Flies and Brent Preston

Sessions offering the latest science-backed practices

Trade show on November 26th, featuring the latest products, services, equipment and more

Community Seed Swap: Bring seeds, Take seeds, Share stories!

Local farm tours: Destinations to be announced

Community banquet serving up local, organic food

Refunds by written notice only (conference@organicbc.org). Refunds will be available on or before October 24, 2025 at a cost of 30% of the registration fee. As of October 25, 2025, refunds cannot be offered.

For tickets and more info, click here!

Grape Day at UBCO
2025-11-26 13:00 - 16:30 | UNC Ballroom, 3272 University Way, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1V7, Canada
Co-hosted by the University of British Columbia and Agriculture and Agrifood Canada, hear updates on the 6 ongoing S-CAP funded research projects for wine grapes in the morning. Stay for lunch, and a presentation on smoke taint as well as a sensory analysis of affected and treated wines. There will be ample time for discussion and networking. We looking forward to seeing you once the hustle of harvest is past it’s peak!

Activity #4: Vegetation management for long-term productivity and enhanced ecosystem services in Canadian semi-arid vineyards
Activity #5: Managing grapevine viruses and their arthropod vectors
Activity #6: Sustainable control of grapevine trunk diseases under a changing climate
Activity #7: Precision management of grapevine stress and development under the challenges of climate change
Activity #8: Prediction, prevention, and mitigation of smoke-taint (and other air-borne aromas) in grapes and wines
Activity #9: Influence of temperature and heat-stress mitigation strategies on grape quality in British Columbia vineyards

To register and view full agenda: click here!

Invasive Insects in BC Orchards & Vineyards (webinar)
2025-11-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join the Invasive Species Council of BC for an engaging session in our Invasive Species in Agriculture webinar series, presented in partnership with the Investment Agriculture Foundation. This series highlights the latest research, field experiences, and management practices to help producers, land managers, and agricultural professionals prevent and manage invasive plants, insects, and pathogens affecting BC’s agricultural systems.
Invasive insects threaten British Columbia’s tree fruit orchards and vineyards. This session highlights key examples like spotted wing drosophila, apple clearwing moth, brown marmorated stink bug and Japanese beetle. Participants will learn about their identification, biology, prevention, and management. The session will also cover a few emerging invasive insect pest threats on the horizon.
Susanna Acheampong is the provincial extension entomologist for the B.C. Interior with the Ministry of Agriculture. She supports insect identification, monitoring, pest management, and grower outreach across the region, working closely with industry and government partners. Originally from Ghana, she holds MSc. and Ph.D. degrees in entomology from the University of Alberta and Washington State University. Susanna has also conducted postdoctoral research on aphid biological control in Canada and the United States.
Click here to register!

HR Essentials for Agriculture Workshop
2025-12-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Penticton Lakeside Resort & Convention Centre, 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton, BC, V2A 7M5, Canada
Running a farm or food-processing operation isn’t just about crops and production — it’s about people. Join the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) for a free full-day, hands-on workshop designed specifically for BC’s agriculture employers. You’ll leave with practical tools and confidence to manage your workforce more effectively — from hiring and onboarding to retention and succession.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this interactive session, participants will:

Understand the key elements of HR management.
Learn how to plan your workforce and align HR goals with your business.
Gain practical tools to recruit, interview, and hire the right employees.
Understand the foundations of HR policies and how to develop your own.
Explore effective strategies to train, develop, and retain your workforce.
Use the BC AgriHR Toolkit to strengthen your HR policies and management practices.

Who Should Attend
Farm owners, managers, HR staff, and anyone responsible for workforce planning, hiring, or employee management in the agriculture sector.
Why Attend
This is your chance to connect with peers, learn best practices tailored to your sector, gain access to ready-to-use HR templates and resources, and walk away with actionable strategies you can implement right away in your operation.
Register here!

BuyBC and Canada Brand Industry Presentation and Licence Registration
2025-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
BC’s Tree Fruit and Wine Grape associations are working with provincial and federal marketing teams to share no-cost marketing tools that help local producers, processors, and marketers stand out in increasingly competitive markets. On December 10, 2025, a virtual presentation will walk through how to register for the Canada Brand and BuyBC programs and how to use their logos, taglines, and digital assets to showcase your products as grown in BC and recognized for Canadian quality in markets at home and abroad.
The BuyBC logo makes it easy for shoppers to spot local, high-quality BC products at a glance, strengthening confidence in homegrown food and drink. Registered users also gain access to provincial product databases used by BC retailers, foodservice buyers and consumers, providing direct visibility to procurement teams seeking verified BC suppliers.
The Canada Brand helps global consumers recognize Canadian food and beverage products by providing a symbol of quality and promoting the diverse range of products Canada has to offer through a cohesive and modern national brand. Registered Canada Brand members have access to a variety of tools, including a right-to-bear, government-backed, Canadian label of recognition in the global marketplace, a company profile on the Canada Brand e-directory and free customized market intelligence services.
In a time of high costs and shifting trade conditions, these free marketing programs help producers and packers signal authenticity, build trust, and strengthen visibility for BC-grown products. Registration is open to all eligible producers and processors. Details and sign-up links will be provided during the December 10 session. The meeting will be recorded and available for those unable to attend.

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Invasive Species in Agriculture Workshop
2025-12-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Penticton Trade & Convention Centre, 273 Power St, Penticton, BC, Canada
This free workshop is perfect for perennial fruits, berry and vineyard grape producers. Learn about which invasive species to look for, targeted ID around rows and canopies, and action you can take to prevent introduction and spread. It will take place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre.

Click here to learn more and register!

Building Bridges 2026
2026-01-13 09:30 - 15:30 | Coast Capri Hotel, 1171 Harvey Ave, Kelowna, BC, Canada
The cross-commodity extension roadmap workshop is by invitation only. Please reach out to Shelby Austen at sausten@oksir.org if you have any questions.

100th Annual Orchard Pest & Disease Mgmt Conference
2026-01-14 00:00 - 2026-01-16 23:59 | Hilton Portland Downtown, 921 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR, United States
One of the oldest Orchard Entomology and Plant Pathology meetings in the Pacific Northwest! January 14-16, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.

2026 Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth “Betsy” Beers, Washington State University
Elizabeth “Betsy” Beers is a researcher and Extension Entomologist at Washington State University’s Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center in Wenatchee, WA with over 40 years of experience in the tree fruit industry. She is best known for her work in tree fruit integrated pest management, with many diverse projects over the years covering topics like, integrated management of mites, biological and chemical controls of pests, indirect pests, invasive species, and much more.
Book your hotel room here.
Stay tuned for more details! Click here for more info.

Pacific Agriculture Show
2026-01-22 00:00 - 2026-01-24 23:59 | TradeX, 1190 Cornell St, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 6H5, Canada
The Pacific Agriculture Show will showcase the latest and most innovative equipment and technology for the agriculture industry. Join thousands of farmers and agri-food producers in comparing and investigating what over 300 exhibitors have to make your operation more efficient. BC’s agriculture industry is unique in its diversity and the Show attracts an attendance from all the livestock and horticulture sectors.
Click here to learn more and buy tickets!

Southern Interior Horticulture Show
2026-02-11 00:00 - 2026-02-12 23:59 | Penticton Trade & Convention Centre, 273 Power St, Penticton, BC, Canada
The Southern Interior Horticultural Show provides producers with the opportunity to network and access the latest information on research, innovation, and farming practices from some of the industry’s most knowledgeable experts. Click here for more information and to register!

The ever-popular tradeshow and sponsorship opportunities are back. If this is of interest to you, please reach out to sihs@pacegroup.com and we will add you to our distribution list.

The event is delivered by the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food in partnership with: B.C. Cherry Assoc, B.C. Fruit Growers’ Assoc., B.C. Grapegrowers’ Assoc., B.C. Wine Grape Council, Wine Growers British Columbia, Sustainable Winegrowing B.C., Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release, Summerland Varieties Corp., and the Cross-Commodity Leadership Support Project.

Funding for the conference is provided in part by the governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative.

Save the Date: BCAC AGM!
2026-04-02 00:00 - 23:59
BCAC’s Annual General Meeting will take place on April 2, 2026, in a virtual format. More information to follow in the new year.

BC Agriculture Forum
2026-06-24 00:00 - 2026-06-25 23:59 | Penticton Lakeside Resort & Convention Centre, 21 Lakeshore Dr W, Penticton, BC, V2A 7M5, Canada
BCFGA and our Interior horticultural partners are working together to make sure our region has a strong voice within the provincial organization. We’re happy to share that the first BC Agriculture Forum will be held in Penticton. BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) will host the first BC Agriculture Forum on June 24–25, 2026, at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. The event brings together farmers, ranchers, government, and industry partners to tackle key issues shaping B.C.’s agriculture future.

The program includes a farm tour, reception, and sessions focused on policy, investment, and collaboration. “Now is the time to plan for the next fifty years,” says BCAC Executive Director Danielle Synotte. The Forum replaces BCAC’s January gala and will help set a shared direction for the next generation.

Learn more and pre-register here!
