BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) is the lead industry advocate for key sector-wide priorities in British Columbia.
Farm Fest 2024
Tailored specifically for young farmers (aged 19-40)
Our annual Farm Fest is tailored specifically for young farmers (aged 40 and under), with a packed agenda designed to help you grow, connect, and lead. This year Farm Fest is being held in conjunction with Farm Management Canada’s AgEx Conference.
Date: November 19, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. (Doors open @ 8:00 a.m.)
Location: Clarion Hotel, 36035 N Parallel Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2C6
Eligibility: Young farmers aged 19-40 (inclusive) actively involved in the agriculture industry. This includes current farmers, farm workers, and those in the start-up phase. If this sounds like you, proceed below to secure your ticket purchase!
Farm Fest 2024 is being held in conjunction with AgEx 2024, offering you even more opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.
Ticket Choices
Check out the special young farmer ticket options to participate in either Farm Fest only (Nov. 19) or the full AgEx Conference (Nov. 19-21) at a special young farmer rate!
Farm Fest Only Ticket
(1-Day)
Date: November 19, 2024
Networking Breakfast
Panel: From Field to Finance – Tools for Farm Business Growth
Panel: Waste Not, Want Not – Resources for Farmers to Reduce Waste
Networking Break & Business Showcase
Feature Panel: The Loss of Agricultural Land and the Ever-Growing Pressures – What Will be Left for Ag Production?
Lunch at Farmhouse Brewing
Guided Farm Tours (transportation provided)
AgEx Welcome Reception
AgEx Young Farmer Ticket
(3-Day)
Dates: November 19-21, 2024
Networking Breakfast
Panel: From Field to Finance – Tools for Farm Business Growth
Panel: Waste Not, Want Not – Resources for Farmers to Reduce Waste
Networking Break & Business Showcase
Feature Panel: The Loss of Agricultural Land and the Ever-Growing Pressures – What Will be Left for Ag Production?
Lunch at Farmhouse Brewing
Guided Farm Tours (transportation provided)
AgEx Welcome Reception
Day 2 – AgEx Conference (includes young farmer sessions)
Day 3 – AgEx Conference (includes young farmer sessions)
Event Itinerary
To view the current full AgEx Conference (including Farm Fest) itinerary, click here.
Farm Fest Itinerary
8:00 a.m. – Networking Breakfast (Doors Open)
8:30 a.m. – Welcome & Introductions
8:35 a.m. – Panel: From Field to Finance – Tools for Farm Business Growth
9:35 a.m. – Panel: Waste Not, Want Not – Resources for Farmers to Reduce Waste
10:20 a.m. – Networking Break & Showcase Open
10:50 a.m. – Feature Panel: The Loss of Agricultural Land and the Ever-Growing Pressures – What Will be Left for Ag Production?
12:15 p.m. – Closing Remarks
1:00 p.m. – Lunch at Farmhouse Brewing
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Guided Farm Tours: Van Eekelen Enterprises & Dicklands Biogas
5:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Reception
Event Speakers
Feature Panel: The Loss of Agricultural Land and the Ever-Growing Pressures – What Will Be Left for Ag Production?
Panel: From Field to Finance – Tools for Farm Business Growth
Account Executive
Doug Grimson
HUB International
Partner
David Guthrie
KPMG
Assistant Deputy Minister
Michelle Koski
BC Ministry of Agriculture & Food
President
Kimberly Ross
4C Financial
General Manager
Veronica Moreno
WALI
President
Jennifer Woike
BC Agriculture Council
Panel: Waste Not Want Not – Resources for Farmers to Reduce Waste
Plant Manager
Sam Agassiz
West Coast Reduction
Owner
George Dick
Dicklands Biogas
Special Projects Coordinator
Carly Fraser
Cleanfarms
B.C. Potato Farmer
Tyler Heppell
Heppell’s Potatoes
Reminder! Tickets to Farm Fest are available to young farmers aged 19-40 (inclusive) actively involved in the agriculture industry. Includes current farmers and farm workers, and those in the start-up phase. If this sounds like you, proceed to secure your ticket purchase!
If you are not a young farmer but would like to participate, contact info@bcyf.ca for more information on event sponsorship opportunities.
Image Gallery
Below are a selection of photos from the 2023 Farm Fest. If you would like a copy of any of the images, please email communications@bcac.ca. Please include the photo number(s) found on the bottom right when you click on the image.
