As the year winds down, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support—it means so much to us. To celebrate the holiday season, the BCAC office will be closed starting December 24th at noon and will reopen on January 2nd. We wish you a season filled with joy, warmth, and all the things that make this time of year special. 🎄✨ Here's to a bright year ahead—we can’t wait to continue serving you in 2025! Warm regards, The BCAC and WALI teams,
BC Agriculture Council
Farming
Abbotsford, BC 2,289 followers
Working for BC’s farmers and ranchers
About us
The BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) is a non-profit organization comprised of almost 30 provincial farm associations representing farmers and ranchers from all regions of the province. As a farmer-led organization, we strive to continually improve the social, economic and environmental sustainability of every sector of BC agriculture. Our channels are monitored during regular business hours, 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday (excluding statutory holidays).
- Website
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https://bcac.ca
External link for BC Agriculture Council
- Industry
- Farming
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Abbotsford, BC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1997
Locations
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Primary
2650 Progressive Way
Unit 1
Abbotsford, BC V2T 6H9, CA
Employees at BC Agriculture Council
Updates
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Thank you to our member associations, BC farmers and ranchers, for your generosity in supporting food banks and programs for children and families this season. 🎁 Read the full article today at: https://lnkd.in/dQdMv5Cz
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Tickets for our annual BC Agri-Food Industry Gala are now available! 🎟 Early bird pricing is on until December 20, 2024! Purchase yours today at https://lnkd.in/gHwepKse to secure your ticket(s) at a discounted rate (only 1 week left to do so!). Join us on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre in Abbotsford, B.C. Doors open at 5pm. This event brings together farmers, ranchers, agri-food leaders and supporting industry stakeholders gathering from across the province to celebrate agriculture in British Columbia. The 2025 "Ag Gala" will feature: • Interactive food stations showcasing the best of BC • Live entertainment • A silent auction with proceeds going to BC Young Farmers • Our annual awards presentation Don’t wait—tickets are selling quickly! Secure yours today and be part of this special evening. ✨
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A few weeks ago, young farmers from across the country joined us for BC Young Farmers’ annual Farm Fest 🎉, and we’re still buzzing from the energy, ideas, and connections that came out of this incredible event. From tackling key issues like growing pressures on agricultural land, exploring pathways for business growth and sharing resources to reduce waste, Farm Fest 2024 was a powerful reminder of how important it is to ensure we are building a strong, sustainable and competitive agriculture sector for the next generation of BC farmers and ranchers. We’re grateful to all the young farmers, industry leaders, farm tour hosts, sponsors and inspiring panelists for making this event truly unforgettable. And a huge shout out to our partners at Farm Management Canada’s AgEx Conference for helping make this collaboration a success. Let’s keep building on this momentum as we work towards a stronger, more sustainable future for BC agriculture. 🌱💪
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"We're facing a perfect storm that threatens the future of B.C.'s farms and ranches." Read today's op-ed in The Vancouver Sun by BC Agriculture Council's executive director, Danielle Synotte. The piece touches on key challenges impacting agriculture in B.C., including labour shortages, decreasing agricultural land, taxation increases, and climate instability. Read here: https://lnkd.in/gHewXP_6
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BC Agriculture Council welcomes back Minister Popham and Ian Paton to key agriculture roles in the Government of B.C. Lana Popham has been re-appointed as the province’s new Minister of Agriculture and Food, and Ian Paton of the BC Conservative Party has been named Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Food. These roles are critical in supporting and advocating for B.C.’s agriculture sector, and we’re eager to engage with both leaders to ensure agriculture remains a top priority. BCAC President Jennifer Woike shared her thoughts: “As a major contributor to the provincial economy, the British Columbia agriculture sector has been an important piece of our identity for more than a century. With over 200 primary commodities grown, harvested and raised in the province, the sector is one of the most diverse in Canada," says BC Agriculture Council President, Jennifer Woike. "On behalf of our farmers and ranchers, we congratulate Minister Popham on her appointment to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and look towards a close working relationship where together, we enhance the competitiveness and growth of the sector.” View the full cabinet announcement here: https://lnkd.in/ghv5Tksv #BCAg
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Do you want to be a part of shaping British Columbia’s essential agriculture sector? Then join our team! We are seeking a flexible and focused Marketing and Events Coordinator to join our Abbotsford office team. The Marketing and Events Coordinator contributes to BCAC’s impact by supporting the Manager of Communications to implement communications and marketing initiatives including carrying out a variety of duties to support BCAC’s online and in-person events. If this is of interest to you, apply here: https://lnkd.in/gtGEEnHr
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Come join our team! We’re #hiring a new Director of Policy in Abbotsford, British Columbia. Apply today or share this post with your network!
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British Columbia agriculture is being represented in Ottawa this week! Stan Vander Waal, BC Agriculture Council's representative on the Canadian Federation of Agriculture board met with various government officials in Ottawa for #CFAHillDay. The discussions highlighted the critical concerns and opportunities facing Canadian agriculture. Thanks to CFA for another great advocacy event! #CdnAg