20th BC Agri-Food Industry Gala Celebrates Agriculture in B.C.

BC Agriculture Council’s virtual Gala will air March 30th at BCAC.CA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Abbotsford, B.C. – March 16, 2022: For the second time in 20 years, the BC Agri-Food Industry Gala will take a virtual format as farmers, ranchers, and supporters from across the province tune in to celebrate the agriculture sector in British Columbia. BC Agriculture Council’s (BCAC) virtual Gala will air on March 30, 2022, at 6:00 P.M.

The virtual Gala will feature messages from the Honourable Lana Popham, Minster of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries as well as from BCAC President Stan Vander Waal. The evening will also include an awards presentation, recognizing three British Columbians who have made significant contributions in terms of advocacy, leadership, and growing understanding of agriculture in B.C.

The virtual Gala will include an online silent auction which opens for bidding on March 20, 2022 and closes on April 3, 2022. The auction is historically held at BCAC’s annual gala and proceeds will support BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation.

For more information: https://bcac.ca/aggala2022/.

About BC Agriculture Council (BCAC)

BCAC is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization and the lead industry advocate for key sector-wide priorities in British Columbia (B.C.). The Council proudly represents a membership of 27 farm associations who in turn represent over 96% of farm gate sales in B.C. 2022 marks the 25th anniversary since BC Agriculture Council was established.

For more information:
Amy Dhanjal Manager, Communications & Public Relations
T: (604) 854-4454
E: adhanjal@bcac.ca
www.bcac.ca