Upcoming Events
Below is a curated list of events of we believe will be of interest to BC’s agricultural communicators, journalists, and industry storytellers. This list will be updated from time to time, so please bookmark this page and check back on a regular basis.
Environmental Flows 2026 Conference
Policy Water Resilience IndustryConnecting Flows, People, and Ecosystems. While primarily a water-management conference, it has significant agricultural relevance, including water management, irrigation, environmental flows and an agricultural field component.
View Event2026 BC Fairs Learning Exchange: Built For Agriculture Events
Agricultural Fairs Management PlanningShaping Tomorrow, Today. the BC’s agriculture fair and festival community gathers to trade what actually works on the grounds: volunteer pipelines, funding, operations, marketing, and the energy to keep going. The 2026 BC Fairs Learning Exchange is that gathering.
View EventTropical Agriculture in Costa Rica
International IFAJ Tour EducationCacao, pineapple, palm oil, coffee. A reminder that BCFWA members are also members of the International Federation of Agriculture Journalists (IFAJ) and, as such, are invited to participate in its event offerings. We thought we would flag the upcoming opportunity, “2026 Exposure-4-Development Trip Will Explore Tropical Agriculture in Costa Rica”, which gives 12 journalists a chance to learn more about all aspects of tropical agriculture in that country. Running from October 18 to 26, 2026, selected participants will be on the hook for a small fee (approx. $650 CND) plus travel expenses to San Jose, Costa Rica. All other expenses will be underwritten by CropLife International. If you’re interested in touring agricultural operations in Costa Rica this fall, you’ll need to APPLY BY AUGUST 14TH.
View EventOkanagan Food System Summit
Conference Food Insecurity Climate ChangeBringing the Okanagan food system together to connect, tackle shared challenges and turn our region’s abundance into collective action. The Okanagan is a region of extraordinary abundance. We grow food. We produce wine. We cultivate orchards and farms. We have innovative chefs, food entrepreneurs, community organizations, Indigenous knowledge holders, educators, businesses and local leaders working throughout the food system. And yet, alongside this abundance, our region is navigating increasing food insecurity, affordability pressures, climate impacts, agricultural challenges, food waste, infrastructure gaps and changing community needs.
View EventOn-Farm Demonstration: Water Conservation Using Wood Mulch
On-Farm Demonstration Conservation Soil HealthDorenberg Orchards. Water conservation using apple wood mulch. Three levels of wood-chip mulching were tested in an apple block to determine the impacts to soil moisture and fruit yield. Join us to learn about the project, the results and other water conservation practices.
View EventOn-Farm Demonstration: Deficit Irrigation in Apples
On-Farm Demonstration Conservation IrrigationClaremont Ranch. A 30% reduction in irrigation water application was tested to determine impacts to fruit quality and yield. Join us to learn about the project, the results and other water conservation practices.
View EventRoots & Innovation: Georgian Agriculture and Gastronomy
International IFAJ Study Tour EducationApproximately 10 agricultural and gastronomy journalists from around the world will have the opportunity to experience Georgia’s agriculture firsthand — from traditional farming systems and centuries-old food traditions to modern commercial agriculture, agri-food innovation, gastronomy, and rural development. Throughout the tour, participants will meet farmers, agribusiness leaders, researchers, policymakers, and industry representatives, gaining insight into the opportunities and challenges shaping Georgian agriculture today. Accommodation, meals, airport transfers, local transportation throughout the tour, organized professional visits and activities are all included. Participants are responsible for international airfare to and from Georgia, personal expenses, travel insurance. APPLY BY: August 24, 2026.
View EventHolistic Management Canada BC Conference
Financial planning Regenerative Agriculture Soil Health Artifical IntelligenceFrom adversity to resilience. Regenerating people, land and profit. Tour a regenerative farm, learn about transitioning from conventional farming to regenerative farming, the role of AI in ecological stewardship, financial and farm succession planning, and more.
View EventIntegrating Livestock on Cropland to Improve Productivity and Profitability
Livestock Regenerative Agriculture Soil Health HybridRuns from 3PM to 5:30PM at Thompson Rivers University's Williams Lake campus. Co-hosted by BC Forage Council and Community Futures Cariboo Chilcotin. Keynote speaker: Ecological engineer, agricultural biosystems specialist and farmer Brian Dougherty. Insights on how to integrate livestock into cropland to improve soil health, lower input costs and increase Profitability.
View EventCFWF Online Workshop: Navigating Today’s Writing World
Professional Development Panel Discussion NetworkingNoon PT. Join us for a Canadian Farm Writers Federation (CFWF) online workshop that BC Farm Writers Association (BCFWA) is hosting in November. Hear from a panel of experienced freelance farm writers from across Canada as they share what they’re seeing in today’s writing world, the challenges they’re facing, and strategies for navigating an evolving freelance landscape. Moderated by a BCFWA board member. More details and registration information will be coming your way soon!
Register HereBC Dairy Industry Conference
Livestock Dairy ConferenceBC Dairy, DIDC, BC Milk AGMs and industry meetings. Industry insights, key issues and forward-thinking solutions. Conference sessions and learning opportunities. Keynote Speaker: Stephen Harper.
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